 Help advance Alzheimer's research with Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch™ Ground-breaking research is going on that could have a measurable impact on the lives of current and future Alzheimer's patients. But a lack of volunteers for Alzheimer's clinical trials is significantly slowing down this research and development of new Alzheimer's treatments. Recruiting and retaining trial participants is now the greatest obstacle, other than funding, to developing the next generation of Alzheimer's treatments.
Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch™ is a free service that makes it easy for people with Alzheimer's, caregivers, families and physicians to locate clinical trials based on personal criteria (diagnosis, stage of disease) and location. Right now, more than 100 research studies pertaining to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are recruiting volunteers. Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch lets you search these trials quickly and easily and find if any are right for you.
Learn more about Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch >>
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 Walk to End Alzheimer's™ 2011: We still need your help!
The 2011 Walk season was an exciting and inspirational time, filled with hope and a renewed sense of mission to join together and fight Alzheimer's disease. Many thanks to all who participated as a walker, volunteer or donor. We can't thank you enough! With all 16 Minnesota and North Dakota Walks now complete, we know we still need to work together to meet our $1.3 million goal, which supports the programs and services so many families rely on. Will you help us make sure we can continue to offer these much-needed services by giving or raising just a bit more? Every dollar makes a difference. The end of Alzheimer's starts with you.
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 Got a question? Call the 24/7 Information Helpline The Alzheimer's Association Information Helpline is a toll-free phone line that is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer any questions about memory problems, services and community resources for people with dementia, their families or caregivers. Interpreters are available in more than 120 languages.
You can call the Information Helpline for: - Information regarding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias;
- The signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's;
- Books, brochures and video resources;
- Referral to area resources;
- Professional and community education offerings;
- Caregiver support, including Care Consultations with individuals or families;
- Support group listings and information;
- And more.
Anyone at any time may call about anything and always connect to an actual person.
Make the first call to the Information Helpline at 1.800.272.3900.
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 HOPE for Alzheimer's Act Early diagnosis is the single most important step to better outcomes for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. The Health Outcomes, Planning and Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer's Act (S.738/H.R. 1386) would ensure an effective early diagnosis and care plan. The HOPE for Alzheimer's Act would provide Medicare coverage for early diagnosis, specialist referral, family care consultation and record keeping.
Please contact your representative in Congress and ask them to co-sponsor this important legislation.
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