Alzheimer's Association (Text From Powerpoint Presentation For Nursing Class)

Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Disease

Degeneration of nerve cells that process, store and retrieve information, degenerate and die. A progressive brain disorder that destroys the memory, ability to learn, reason, make judgments, communicate, and carry out activities of daily living.

4950 Murphy Canyon Rd. Suite 250 San Diego, CA 92123 1-800-660-1993 during business hours 1-800-272-3900 non-business hours www.sanalz.org e-mail: info@alz.org

Mission Statement

To provide essential services in our communities that improve the lives of individuals coping with Alzheimer's disease as we research to find a cure.

Programs and Services

* Advocacy for patients rights and research funding

* Educational workshops and seminars for professionals and caregivers

* Memories in the making art program

* Research support for cure and treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Programs and Services

* Care connections

* Helpline

* Safe return program

* Lending library

Agency/Resource Funding

* The Alzheimer's Association is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

* Services are FREE

*Donations and a Ralph's Club Card

Federal research funding

Unwanted Journey

Unwanted direction

The journey begins

Life as we know it

Is now at an end

The face of reality

Our eyes filled with tears

The sleepless nights

As we face our fears

He is with us

But he is not

Reality is foggy

Some things forgot

Home is strange now

Small and locked

He wants to leave

But