Alzheimers Association

 

Diana Dijak, a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association of Indiana spoke to Kiwanis about the disease and her experience with her husband who has the disease.   The Association’s mission 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.

The association provides:

·         A toll free helpline 1-800-272-3900

·         Education programs

·         Support groups

·         Social workers who provide care consultation

·         Early stage programs

·         Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch that helps people locate trials based on diagnosis and location,

·         Medic Alert + Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return

·         Advocacy for increasing funding  for Alzheimer’s research

For further information access the website  ww.alz.org/Indiana.