Alzheimer's Association Helpline to Assist People Impacted By Hurricane Katrina
Posted on: Tuesday, 6 September 2005, 12:00 CDT
WHAT: The Alzheimer's Association Helpline is available 24/7 at 1.800.272.3900 to help people with dementia, their families, caregivers and aid workers impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The Association's Helpline is a confidential service, staffed by master's level clinicians who provide callers with information about understanding dementia, caregiving information, referrals to local resources and crisis assistance in more than 140 languages. WHO: For people with dementia, a disruption like Hurricane Katrina can be tremendously stressful and confusing. Hurricane Katrina has displaced thousands of individuals from their homes, including individuals with Alzheimer's or memory loss. As a result, there are individuals and families in crisis and in desperate need of assistance.
The Alzheimer's Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is the first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's. For nearly 25 years, the donor-supported, not-for-profit Alzheimer's Association has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes.
The Alzheimer's Association's vision is a world without Alzheimer's and its dual mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families and caregivers. For more information, visit http://www.alz.org/ or call 800-272-3900.
Alzheimer's Association
CONTACT: Pam Rwankole, Alzheimer's Association, Office: 312.335.5719,Cell: 312.622.4779
Web site: http://www.alz.org/
Source: PRNewswire
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