Organization - Alzheimer's Association - National Capital Area

The Alzheimer's Association educates the general public and health professionals about Alzheimer's Disease.

Description:
As part of a nationwide network of chapters, the Alzheimer's Association® National Capital Area Chapter provides help and hope to half a million people impacted by Alzheimer's and related disorders - those diagnosed, their families and care partners - including approximately 80,000 people with dementia in the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. The Chapter provides the following services: 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900); information, support and education for people with dementia, their families and caregivers, and the general public; support groups; safety programs; training for professionals; clinical trials; and advocacy on the federal, state and local levels.

The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. Seventy-eight percent of chapter expenditures go toward providing programs and services for the metropolitan D.C. region.

To get involved with the Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter, please complete a volunteer application, available at http://www.alz.org/nca/documents/Alzheimers_Association_Volunteer_Application.docx Submission instructions have been placed at the bottom of the document.

Contact people:

Jane Priest, Program Officer, (703) 359-4440 ext 118, (email) Marilyn Pietri, Program Manager, (703) 766-9019, (email) Jerica DeWolfe, (703) 766-9002, (email)

Address:

3701 Pender Drive Suite 400 Fairfax, VA 22030 (See a map)