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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease This week's newsletter describes the Alzheimer's Association and some of its better-known programs. The Alzheimer's Association is a nonprofit organization whose vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease. In addition to its goal of eliminating Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, it provides supportive programs and services to help people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers deal with the disease and its impact on their lives. How Can the Alzheimer's Association Help Me? Each chapter in their nationwide network provides five core services that will be described in this article, and some individual chapters provide special programs such as training programs for families and professionals.... Read more Memory Walk The Alzheimer's Association's Annual Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research...Read more MedicAlert and SafeReturn Programs MedicAlert + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return is a 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer's or a related dementia who wander or have a medical emergency. 24-hour, nationwide assistance is provided, no matter when or where the person is reported missing. ... Read more Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's, knowledge is the key to effectively coping with the disease. Learn how to take care of yourself, handle day-to-day challenges, enhance communication with your loved one, manage challenging behaviors, and plan for the future. Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimers Disease Dementia Disease Pompe Disease Alltimers Disease Treatment Disease Featured Articles Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement