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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
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Our Vision: A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®
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Our Mission: The Alzheimer's Association leads 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.
We accelerate research across the globe
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As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to accelerating the global progress toward methods of treatments, preventions and ultimately, a cure. The Association currently has more than $405 million invested in over 1,100 active projects in 56 countries spanning six continents. See our Research and Progress section.
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We fund scientific investigations as part of the Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program.
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We convene researchers at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC)®, the world’s largest and most influential forum for the dementia research community.
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We hold virtual and in-person scientific meetings for Alzheimer's and dementia researchers to learn and network year round.
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We bring researchers together worldwide to advance scientific data sharing through the Global Alzheimer’s Association International Network (GAAIN), a first-of-its-kind online database with advanced analytical tools to accelerate discoveries.
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Our scientific journal, Alzheimer’s & Dementia®, provides a single publication for the global scientific community to share its diverse knowledge.
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Our professional society, Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART), is an inclusive global network of scientists, physicians and other dementia professionals who share common goals: the pursuit of knowledge, collaboration and breakthroughs.
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We accelerate research through Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch®, a free clinical studies matching service for people living with the disease, caregivers and healthy volunteers.
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We play a key role in increasing knowledge about prevention and risk reduction. In 2018, the Association funded and implemented U.S. POINTER, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle intervention trial to reduce risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The Association is also funding SPRINT MIND 2.0, a study to clarify the role of lowering blood pressure in reducing dementia risk.
​We provide care and support for those affected
The Association works to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. We are here to help.
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We have local chapters across the nation, providing services within each community. Find your chapter.
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Our free nationwide 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) is staffed by master’s-level clinicians and specialists, providing confidential support and information to all those affected, in over 200 languages.
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We conduct face-to-face and virtual support groups and education programs in communities nationwide, and work to ensure that these services reach underserved populations.
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Our online community forum, ALZConnected®, provides a place for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners to connect with others, share questions, find answers and share opinions with individuals or groups in the Alzheimer’s community.
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We provide innovative resources to support those living with Alzheimer’s, such as LiveWell, a suite of online tools to empower those living with the disease.
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We provide caregivers and families with comprehensive online resources and information through our Alzheimer's and Dementia caregiving section, which features sections on early-stage, middle-stage and late-stage caregiving.
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Whether you’re living with memory loss or caring for someone who is, ALZNavigator™, an online interactive tool, will guide you to your next steps.
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We make it easy for families to find programs and services using the Alzheimer’s Association & AARP Community Resource Finder, a comprehensive database of dementia and aging-related resources.
We educate and raise awareness to grow understanding
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Our education programs for the general public, both online and in person, feature information on topics such as diagnosis, warning signs, communication, living with Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving.
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We provide clinicians with the tools to diagnose Alzheimer’s and to educate people with the disease on available therapies and resources.
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We give public health professionals resources to address Alzheimer's as a public health issue.
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We educate our nation's lawmakers on the Alzheimer's crisis and engage them in our efforts to fight the disease.
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Our awareness campaigns explain the difference between Alzheimer’s and typical aging, and the power of early detection.
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Our annual Facts and Figures report shares vital data and insights with health care professionals, legislators, media and other key audiences.
We advance diversity, equity and inclusion
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At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
We advocate for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer's and all other dementia
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The Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer's disease advocacy, ensuring that the need for Alzheimer's care, education and research is heard at every level of government.
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