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Alzheimer's Association

Contact Information

Information & Referral Services
919 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60611-1676

800-272-3900 (Voice - Toll-free)
312-335-8700 (Voice)
312-335-1110 (FAX)
312-335-8882 (Voice - TDD)

Internet Resources

Abstract

The Alzheimer's Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to heighten public awareness of this degenerative brain disorder, provide support for patients and their families, aid research efforts, and advocate for legislation that responds to the needs of patients and family members of Alzheimer's Disease. The network includes more than 100 chapters and 1,800 support groups across the country. The Alzheimer's Association also maintains a toll-free 24-hour information and referral telephone number which provides information packets and referral to the nearest Association chapter. The Green-Field Library provides standard library services.

Publications

The Association distributes brochures and books on Alzheimer's disease. A catalog is available. Serial publication: The Alzheimer's Association Newsletter, quarterly--news on research and Association activities.

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Audit

Date Entered: 6/1/1997
Date Edited: 1/6/2004
Date Revised: 4/30/2002
Health Referral Number: HR1999
Accession Number: DP91A0568
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