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What is the
Helpline?
The Alzheimer's Association's Helpline is a toll-free number that
you can call 24-hours a day, 7 days a week to get information about
Alzheimer's disease. Through our National office, we have the
ability to serve individuals in 140 different languages by accessing
translation services.
Call 1-800-848-7097 to speak with a trained Helpline
specialist who will provide emotional support and appropriate
referrals to local resources in the 22 counties served by the
Association. All calls are confidential.
The Helpline has answers to your questions.
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Contact information
and referral to doctors, home care, nursing homes, respite care
and more.
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Information about
long term care planning, Medicare and Medicaid and legal and
financial issues.
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Current Alzheimer's
treatment options and research.
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Tools and practical
information about disease progression, management and education.
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Access to Alzheimer's
Association-sponsored support groups.
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Information on how to
manage challenging behaviors such as wandering, anger, denial,
repetition, paranoia, delusions and combativeness.
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Ways to improve
relationships with the person with Alzheimer's and other family
members through communication tips.
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Help with balancing
work and home life on top of caregiving responsibilities.
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Advocacy and
information on self-advocacy for quality care and access to
services.
HELPLINE is Available
Every Day of the Year, Any Time of Day.
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