Make 2x the Impact in Honor of World Alzheimer’s Day
Make 2x the Impact in Honor of World Alzheimer’s Day
Double your impact during our World Alzheimer’s Day 2x Match Challenge before midnight on Sept. 21. Your gift can be matched to accelerate vital research and help provide care and support to the more than 7 million living with Alzheimer’s disease and their nearly 12 million caregivers.
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There’s No Limit to What You Can Do
Hiking, golfing, gaming, crafting, hosting a cookout, or playing pickleball or bridge — no matter what your passion is, you can make it a fundraiser with Do What You Love to End ALZTM.
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
But we can't end Alzheimer's without your help.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
Healthy Lifestyle Program Improves Cognition
September is Grandparents Appreciation Month
Get Involved in Your Community
Your local Alzheimer's Association chapter is here to help. Get connected with programs, support and volunteer opportunities near you.
Understand Treatment Options
Progress in research has created promising new treatments. Learn about which drugs are available so you can discuss the options with a doctor.
Take the Brain Tour
Learn how changes in the brain can impact memory, thinking and other brain functions in our interactive online tour.
Get Educated
Our free upcoming and on-demand ALZ Talks webinars provide education, information, news and resources on a variety of dementia and caregiving topics.
Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
We Provide Care and Support
In 2024, we provided care and support more than 10 million times through care consultations, support groups, education programs and more.
We Accelerate Global Research
The Association is currently investing $450 million in over 1,200 active best-of-field dementia projects in 56 countries, spanning six continents.
We Advocate for Change
Our advocacy has increased the federal funding for Alzheimer's and dementia research to $3.8 billion annually — a more than seven-fold increase in the last decade.
Participate in an Event Near You
Volunteer with the Association
Wear Purple to Show Your Support
Advocate for Public Policy Change
Donate in Honor of a Loved One
Information for Professionals
Get tools, guidance, continuing education, funding opportunities, training and other resources for professionals.
We serve over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and their nearly 12 million caregivers.
The Association has a presence in all 50 states through our local chapter offices and collaborates with tribes and tribal organizations to address dementia.
The Association partners with 30+ national and 900+ local organizations to address health inequities in underserved and underrepresented communities.