According to recently released statistics, someone in America develops Alzheimer's disease every 72 seconds. An incurable, degenerative disease, Alzheimer's affects 1 in 8 people over the age of 65 and almost half of all people over the age of 85. There are currently an estimated 5.1 million Americans living with the disease. As the population ages, the number of those impacted by Alzheimer's is rapidly growing, making it a major health concern. In South Carolina, an estimated 67,000 people already suffer with the disease.
The Alzheimer's Association - South Carolina is here to help. 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. We offer many services, free of charge, to those who are affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, including:
·a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week helpline with assistance available in 140 different languages (1-800-273-2555)
·support groups across the state to help persons with Alzheimer's and their carepartners (and a no-cost sitter to ensure that caregivers are able to attend)
·care consultations
·information, literature, and referral
·educational programs
·a respite program, through which applicants receive a $500 voucher to be used for an in-home sitter, adult day care, or a short-term facility stay.
We also offer Safe Return, a nation-wide program that provides identification bracelets and registration to Alzheimer’s patients, in order to help local authorities return wanderers safely to their homes.
Our offices are in 8 locations throughout the state: Anderson, Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Greenwood, Rock Hill, Spartanburg, and Surfside Beach. Visit www.alzsc.org to find more information about our services, exercise your brain, learn about local events and Memory Walks, and much more!
National Institute on Aging Information Center P.O. Box 8057 Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057 Phone: 1-800-222-2225 (toll-free) TTY: 1-800-222-4225 (toll-free) Website: www.nia.nih.gov To order publications (in English or Spanish) online or sign up for email alerts, visit: www.niapublications.gov/HealthInformation.
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR) A service of NIA, the ADEAR Center offers free publications and information on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, education and training, and research related to Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Association A national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer’s research and care, the Association offers information and support to patients and families.
225 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60601-7633 Phone: 1-800-272-3900 (toll-free) Website: www.alz.org
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging This trade association for not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living, senior housing facilities, and community service organizations offers information for consumers and families.
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center This national resource center provides resources and information, including a respite locator program, technical assistance to State organizations, and an information clearinghouse.
800 Eastowne Drive, Suite 105 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Phone: 1-800-473-1727, ext. 222 (toll-free) Website: www.archrespite.org
BenefitsCheckUp An online service provided by the National Council on Aging, this program allows people to find programs that can help them meet health care costs.
Caregiver Resource Directory Offered by Beth Israel Medical Center, this guide offers resources, facts, and advice about caring for a family member, as well as the caregiver.
Children of Aging Parents This organization provides information, referral services, and educational outreach.
1609 Woodbourne Road, Suite 302A Levittown, PA 19057 Phone: 1-800-227-7294 (toll-free) Website: www.caps4caregivers.org
Family Caregiver Alliance The Alliance provides information, education, services, research, and advocacy for caregivers.
690 Market Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: 1-800-445-8106 (toll-free) Website: www.caregiver.org
National Alliance for Caregiving The Alliance supports family caregivers and the professionals who help them and works to increase public awareness of issues facing family caregivers. The website features peer-reviewed links to other resources for family caregivers.
4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 642 Bethesda, MD 20814 Website: www.caregiving.org
National Center on Elder Abuse The Center promotes understanding and action on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
1201 15th Street, Suite 350 Washington, DC 20005-2800 Phone: 202-898-2586 Website: www.elderabusecenter.org
National Family Caregivers Association This group supports family caregivers and offers education, information, and referrals.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization This professional association for hospices has resources and information for the public.
1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 625 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 1-800-658-8898 (toll-free) Website: www.nhpco.org
Well Spouse Association The Association is a national, nonprofit membership organization providing support to wives, husbands, and partners of chronically ill and/or disabled people.
63 West Main Street, Suite H Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: 1-800-838-0879 (toll-free) Website: www.wellspouse.org
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