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Alzheimer's Association

National. 80+ chapters. Founded 1980. Assistance and information for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Quarterly newsletter and literature. Online message board.
Write:
Alzheimer's Association
225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60601
Voice: 1-800-272-3900 or 312-335-8700
Fax: 866-699-1246
TDD: 312-335-8882
Website: http://www.alz.org
E-mail: info@alz.org
Verified: 12/21/2007

FTD_Support

Online. 616 members. Founded 2006. International support forum set up by carers of people with various types of fronto-temporal dementia (includes, but not limited to, Pick's disease, frontotemporal dementia, primary progressive aphasia, frontotemporal lobe degeneration, dementia with Lewy bodies and corticobasal ganglionic degeneration). Primary purpose of group is to communicate with one another in a supportive and friendly environment regarding the challenges faced as caregivers and the changes seen in loved ones effected by FTD. People who suffer from FTD also welcome.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FTD_support
Verified: 12/27/2007


The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

If you find information that is not current, please contact American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at: admin@selfhelpgroups.org

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