A Place for Mom
A free referral service helping families find nursing homes, assisted living, Alzheimer's care, retirement communities, and home care.
221 1st Ave West, Suite 350
Seattle, WA 98119-4285
(877) 666-3239
www.aplaceformom.com
The Administration on Aging, Alzheimer's Resource Room
The Alzheimer's Resource Room is where families, caregivers, and professionals can find information about The Alzheimer's Demonstration Program, including: where you can turn for support and assistance, and providing services to caregivers.
Administration on Aging
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 357-3452
www.aoa.gov/alz
The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
The Web site will help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources from the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The ADEAR Center has a staff of Information Specialists available to assist you with:
- Answers to your specific questions about AD
- Free publications about AD symptoms, diagnosis, related disorders, risk factors, treatment, caregiving tips, home safety tips, and research
- Referrals to local supportive services and AD Centers that specialize in research and diagnosis
- Spanish language resources
- Clinical trials information
- Literature database searches for further research and reading
- Training materials, guidelines, and a newsletter for health care and caregiving professionals
PO Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
(800) 438-4380
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Provides care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families.
322 8th Ave., 7th Fl.
New York, NY 10001
866.232.8484
http://www.alzfdn.org
Alzheimer's Association
A voluntary health organization that strives to eliminate Alzheimer's Disease. The organization's vision is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
National Office
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17
Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633
1.800.272.3900
www.alz.org
info@alz.org