Address:

3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612

Website:

www.alz.org

Subject Area:

Health and Human Services

Alzheimer's Association- Eastern North Carolina

Our 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.

Our Vision----------
A world without Alzheimer's.

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care and support, and the largest private, non-profit funder of Alzheimer's research.

Recent News

2011 Facts and Figures Report on escalating Alzheimer's Disease (0 Comments)

March 23, 2011

The 2011 Facts and Figures report details escalating Alzheimer’s epidemic An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, with a new diagnosis happening every 69 seconds. Nearly 15 million people care for someone with the disease. The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2011 Alzheimer’s... Read more >

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Recent Articles

Mental Decline May start Years before Alzheimer's (0 Comments)

March 23, 2011

MONDAY, March 14 (HealthDay News) -- When Alzheimer's disease actually starts is often not clear, but it now appears that it may be preceded by rapid cognitive decline for up to six years before it becomes evident, a new study... Read more >

Understanding Alzheimer's: 8 Common Myths Debunked (0 Comments)

March 23, 2011

It is so easy to think that there is no one there anymore when the person in front of you does not talk, or when she makes unintelligible sounds, or says things that don't seem to make sense, or doesn't... Read more >

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Recent Opportunities

Volunteer with us! Alzheimer's Association- Eastern North Carolina (0 Comments)

March 23, 2011

You can make it happen… a world without Alzheimer's disease Our volunteers are passionate, inspired and want to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or make a more... Read more >

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