Resources for Patients and Families
Many kinds of help are available for patients with Alzheimer's
disease, their families and
caregivers. The list below gives information for contacting
national organizations. They can refer
you to local chapters and other resources where you live.
Alzheimer's Association
Chicago, IL
(312)335-8700
800-272-3900
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR)
Center
Silver Spring, MD
800-438-4380
Administration on Aging
Washington, DC
(202)619-1006
Eldercare Locator
Washington, DC
800-677-1116
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Washington, DC
(202)434-2277
800-424-3410
Children of Aging Parents
Levittown, PA
(215)945-6900
Help for Incontinent People
Spartanburg, SC
(803)579-7900
800-BLADDER
Insurance Consumer Helpline
Washington, DC
800-942-4242
Medicare Hotline
Baltimore, MD
800-638-6833
National Hospice Organization
Arlington, VA
(703)243-5900
800-658-8898
Social Security Information
800-772-1213
(open 7 am-7 pm in all time zones)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
2101 East Jefferson Street, Suite 501
Rockville, MD 20852
AHCPR Publication No. 96-0704
September 1996