alz·hei·mer's: (noun) an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills
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ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
www.alzfdn.org/memory-screening
The National Memory Screening Program from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides free, confidential memory screenings throughout the country on an ongoing basis. Since its inception, more than 5 million people have been screened nationwide!
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline
The Alzheimer‘s Association is available all day, every day for people facing Alzheimer‘s disease through their 24/7 Helpline (800-272-3900) and online. Through their free Helpline services, specialists and master’s-level clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, caregivers, families and the public.
BRIGHT FOCUS FOUNDATION
www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than five million Americans. With this toolkit, you can find out more about Alzheimer’s and how you can manage care for yourself or a loved one.
ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH AND RESOURCE FOUNDATION
www.ararf.org
ARARF educates and improves the lives of those in the Alzheimer’s community by providing The Alzheimer’s Caregiver®—a comprehensive program created for caregivers by dedicated experts in the field of Alzheimer’s research and care—free of charge. The Alzheimer’s Caregiver® brings the knowledge and talent of internationally renowned physicians and other health care professionals to an overall underserved population. We believe access to this invaluable information enhances and improves quality of life for all dementia patients.
CURE ALZHEIMER'S FUND
www.curealz.org
Cure Alzheimer's Fund is a 501c3 non-profit established to provide funding for targeted research with the highest probability of slowing, stopping or reversing Alzheimer’s disease. Since inception in 2004, Cure Alzheimer’s Fund has contributed more than $87 million to the research of Alzheimer's disease due to thousands of very generous donors. 100% of all donations go to research.
LSU NEUROSCIENCE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE
www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/neuroscience
To support Alzheimer's disease research by Dr. Nicolas Bazan please send your contribution to LSU Health Foundation, New Orleans: 2000 Tulane Ave, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112 – indicate on the memo line of your check: Dr. Nicolas Bazan, Alzheimer’s Research Fund.
(You are welcome to copy Dr. Bazan at nbazan@lsuhsc.edu.)
www.alzfdn.org/memory-screening
The National Memory Screening Program from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides free, confidential memory screenings throughout the country on an ongoing basis. Since its inception, more than 5 million people have been screened nationwide!
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline
The Alzheimer‘s Association is available all day, every day for people facing Alzheimer‘s disease through their 24/7 Helpline (800-272-3900) and online. Through their free Helpline services, specialists and master’s-level clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, caregivers, families and the public.
BRIGHT FOCUS FOUNDATION
www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than five million Americans. With this toolkit, you can find out more about Alzheimer’s and how you can manage care for yourself or a loved one.
ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH AND RESOURCE FOUNDATION
www.ararf.org
ARARF educates and improves the lives of those in the Alzheimer’s community by providing The Alzheimer’s Caregiver®—a comprehensive program created for caregivers by dedicated experts in the field of Alzheimer’s research and care—free of charge. The Alzheimer’s Caregiver® brings the knowledge and talent of internationally renowned physicians and other health care professionals to an overall underserved population. We believe access to this invaluable information enhances and improves quality of life for all dementia patients.
CURE ALZHEIMER'S FUND
www.curealz.org
Cure Alzheimer's Fund is a 501c3 non-profit established to provide funding for targeted research with the highest probability of slowing, stopping or reversing Alzheimer’s disease. Since inception in 2004, Cure Alzheimer’s Fund has contributed more than $87 million to the research of Alzheimer's disease due to thousands of very generous donors. 100% of all donations go to research.
LSU NEUROSCIENCE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE
www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/neuroscience
To support Alzheimer's disease research by Dr. Nicolas Bazan please send your contribution to LSU Health Foundation, New Orleans: 2000 Tulane Ave, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112 – indicate on the memo line of your check: Dr. Nicolas Bazan, Alzheimer’s Research Fund.
(You are welcome to copy Dr. Bazan at nbazan@lsuhsc.edu.)
