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The Alzheimer's Association is a health organization that provides a research library, support services and monetary funding for research related to the disease.
History
Founded in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association had $75,000 as a starting budget. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan focused media attention on the disease, increasing the public visibility of the association.
Education
The Alzheimer's Association provides education services aimed at helping people understand the importance of brain health and possible steps people can take to decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's.
Research
According to the Alzheimer's Association, the organization has raised over $265 million for research grants since 1982.
Benefits
The association's website provides a messaging board where patients across the globe can connect to share experiences related to the disease and houses a resource section for caregivers. The Alzheimer's Association publishes a journal and hosts an annual memory walk.
Emergency Services
The Alzheimer's Association operates a 24-hour emergency service, providing help to disoriented Alzheimer's patients who wander away from home. This service also helps patients who experience a medical emergency.
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