Alzheimer'S Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. The Greater East Ohio Area Chapter serves 17 counties, making care and support available to 60,000 people with Alzheimer's disease in our chapter area (the largest prevalence of individuals with the disease of the seven chapters serving Ohio,) and an additional 250,000 people affected through their role as caregivers. With offices in Akron, Canton and Youngstown, the Greater East Ohio Area Chapter facilitates the Walk to End Alzheimer's® in 6 communities, The Longest Day®, over 30 monthly caregiver support groups, public education and awareness programs, as well as clinical trial matching and advocacy for policies concerning Alzheimer's disease and caregivers. Our mission 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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®. Visit www.alz.org or call 800.272.3900.