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To learn about support groups, services, research centers, clinical trials, and publications about AD, contact the following:

Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center

P .O . Box 8250

Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250

800-438-4380 (toll-free)

www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers

A service of the National Institute on Aging, the ADEAR Center offers information and publications for families, caregivers, and professionals on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, education and training, and research related to AD . Staff members answer telephone, email, and written requests and make referrals to local and national resources . The ADEAR website offers free, online publications in English and Spanish; email alert and online Connections newsletter subscriptions; an AD clinical trials database; the AD Library database; and more .

Alzheimer’s Association

225 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700

Chicago, IL 60601-7633

800-272-3900 (toll-free)

www.alz.org

This nonprofit association supports families and caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and funds research . Chapters nationwide provide referrals to local resources and services and sponsor support groups and educational programs .

Children of Aging Parents

P .O . Box 167

Richboro, PA 18954

800-227-7294 (toll-free)

www.caps4caregivers.org

This nonprofit group provides information, referrals, publications, and conferences for adult children caring for their older parents . Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease also may find these resources helpful.

Eldercare Locator

800-677-1116 (toll-free)

www.eldercare.gov

This service of the U .S . Administration on Aging provides information and referrals to help older people and their caregivers locate local support and services .

Family Caregiver Alliance

180 Montgomery Street, Suite 1100

San Francisco, CA 94104

800-445-8106 (toll-free)

www.caregiver.org

Family Caregiver Alliance is a nonprofit organization that offers support services and information for people caring for adults with AD, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and other cognitive disorders .