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Alzheimer's Association

The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Description:
You can make it happen ... a world without Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter invites you to join us by volunteering for the needs of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families.

We provide community leadership in education and training, patient and family services, outreach and advocacy through core services such as Help line, Care Consultations, Education, and Support Groups essential to providing service to the community, professionals and families. We have many volunteer opportunities.

History:
The Alzheimer’s Association, founded in 1980, is the only national voluntary health organization dedicated both to research for the causes, treatments, cures and preventions of Alzheimer’s Disease as well as to provide education and support for people with the disease, their families and caregivers. We also serve individuals and families who are dealing with other diseases that cause dementia symptoms.

Contact person: Barbara Caudle, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (719) 266-8798

Address:

2315 Bott Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.alz.org/CO

Directions:

From I-25 and Cimarron, start out going NORTHWEST on W CIMARRON ST / US-24 toward S 8TH ST for 1 and 1/2 miles. Turn LEFT onto S 21ST ST. Take the next right onto Bott Ave. The office. . . (more)

Last updated on April 2, 2010