The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. We lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
*Chapter Services Include:
- 24/7 HelpLine: A telephone assistance service, which provides information, literature, support services and referral to specific Association programs and/or community resources.
- Care Management Programs: Family-centered programs that offer personalized guidance to families; helps families make informed choices as they cope with difficult issues.
- Safe Return/MedicAlert: For those who wander, a national registry ID program to help register and identify individuals who are memory impaired due to Alzheimer’s disease.
- Support Groups: Over 60 support groups who meet regularly throughout the Cleveland Area and Greater East Ohio Area, facilitated by a professional and/or family caregiver.
- Early Stage Support Groups: On-going groups and programs for persons diagnosed with early-stage dementia and their caregiver.
- Community Education: Educational programs for caregivers, professionals and the community. Each office also offers a speaker’s bureau and attends health fairs.
*The Greater East Ohio Area Chapter includes the Akron, Canton and Youngstown communities. The Cleveland Area Chapter includes Greater Cleveland, Lorain, Lake, Geauga & Lorain counties.