From Sore to Soar
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Disease
At-A-Glance
A decline in thinking
From Sore to Soar: “Remember their love when they cannot remember” - unknown
Lifelines, Helplines & Hotlines
Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America
Website:https://www.alz.org/
Phone: 800-272-3900
Description: Works to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support
Supportive Advosources
Alzheimers.Gov
Website: https://www.alzheimers.gov
Description: making every day better for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, their caregivers, and their families
Alzheimer’s International
Website: https://www.alzint.org
Description: An organization focused on risk reduction, timely diagnosis, care, and inclusion today, and cure tomorrow.
Cure Alzheimer’s Fund
Website: https://curealz.org/
Description: Funds research to preventing, slowing, or reversing Alzheimer’s disease.
National Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke
Website: https://www.ninds.nih.gov
Description: Research
Project Care (North Carolina)
Website: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/north-carolina/project-care
Description: responds to the needs, values, and preferences of individuals who directly care for a family member or friend with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia (ADRD), sending dementia-trained social workers to their family’s home to assess the needs of the primary caregiver