AID FOR ALZHEIMER’S
hen Clarke Pollard’s grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the 1980s, his family looked. “Here we are, 40 years later, and we’re still finding that people, unfortunately, still need our services,” says Pollard, now the organization’s president and CEO. While awareness and resources for people with Alzheimer’s have increased, he explains, there’s still profound stigma around the disease. That’s part of the organization’s ongoing educational efforts: reducing the stigma and encouraging Alzheimer’s to be treated like any other medical condition. The organization, which serves more than 5,600 families in the area, offers over 30 support groups per month covering all forms of neurodegenerative diseases. It also provides informative presentations, consultations with families, and a 24-hour helpline—all at no cost.
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