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Alzheimer's Research Association

The Alzheimer's Research Association is an organization dedicated to caregaivers of Alzheimer's patients

We provide caregivers with the knowledge and resources to be the best caregiver they can be.

Alzheimer's Disease Today

Today 5.4 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's. That's expected to rise to over 16 million by 2050
80,000 Americans Die from Alzheimer's each year
Each year, Alzheimer's kills more Americans, than Breast and Prostate cancer combined

Alzheimer's Disease Today

Alzheimer's is the only disease in the top 10 causes of death in America without a way to prevent it, cure it, or slow its progression.
The annual cost of caring for one individual with Alzheimer's disease ranges from nearly $18,500 to more than $36,000, depending on the stage of the disease.

The Future of Alzheimer's Disease

There are 75 million Baby Boomers in the United States that are just now turning 65. It is expected that 10 million Baby Boomers will get Alzheimer's
Every 33 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer's

The Future of Alzheimer's Disease

Over the next 40 years, Alzheimer's will cost over $40 Trillion, enough to pay off the national debt, and still send a $20,000 check to every man, women, and child in America.
With the aging of the Baby Boomers, Alzheimer's could bring the U.S. to its financial knees. It very well could bankrupt the America.

The Future of Alzheimer's Disease

The numbers should scare you into taking action today! Everyone one of us will be affected by Alzheimer's disease. Whether you contact the disease, a family member or friend is affected, you will become a part of growing problem. Learn more about how to help TODAY!

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Tax Breaks For Alzheimer’s?

Posted on December 28, 2012 by admin

We found this article on MSN Money from Kiplinger’s, it talks about the tax savings you maybe eligible for you to use when it comes time to do your taxes. As Caregivers we need to be able to utilize all … Continue reading →

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New Survey: Cost of Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, & Home Care

Posted on November 12, 2012 by admin

New Survey: Cost of Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, & Home Care The Met Life Mature Market Institute, a service from the Met Life Insurance Company, is celebrating their 15th year in business assessing the market for seniors. … Continue reading →

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Saint Elizabeth: People Who Care

Posted on July 3, 2012 by admin

The Alzheimer’s Research Association has made a pledge to our Caregivers to bring them the most current and most relevant information, in order for our members to be the best Caregivers they can be. Our research staff sifts through literally … Continue reading →

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Will Adult Children be Forced to Pay Parents’ Nursing Home Bills?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by admin

Posted May 24, 2012 Our researchers came across this article from Senior Housing News that we beleive that as Caregivers we should think long and hard about. When the situation comes to the point of making a decision on … Continue reading →

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Make Alzheimer’s End-of-Life Healthcare Decisions Long Before You Need Them

Posted on May 23, 2012 by admin

This is a great article written by a great author Marie Marley, she has the unique understanding of what all Caregivers are going through, because she is a Caregiver herself she knows of what she speaks. She has written a … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, News & Views | Tagged advance directives, alzheimer's, caregivers, durable power of attorney, Early Detection, Early On Set, end-of-life healthcare decisions, financial assistance, Hospice, Long Term Care, nursing home | 2 Comments

Alzheimer’s Program Has Special Meaning For Harvard Student

Posted on May 7, 2012 by admin

Just Imagine if we could get every University in the country to participate in a program like this one. Expand it to not only nursing homes, but all Senior Living Communities, maybe even in home patients as well. This could … Continue reading →

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Discovering The True Cost Of At-Home Caregiving

Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

As if we needed a reminder of what the costs are for being a Caregiver, a new study reveals what we already knew. Being a Caregiver and the costs associated with it are swiftly spiraling out of control. These new … Continue reading →

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