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About Us | Locations | Board of Directors Employment Opportunities | Annual Report | Funding Mission Statement The Alzheimer's Association is the national volunteer health agency dedicated to researching the prevention, cure and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and to providing support and assistance to afflicted patients and their families. In Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties, the Alzheimer's Association's mission is to meet the needs of an ethnically and culturally diverse population by: · Offering patient and family services to aid persons with Alzheimer's and their caregivers; · Educating both the public and health care professionals; · Supporting research into the cause, prevention, treatment and cure for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; · Advocating improved public policy and promoting needed legislation. Los Angeles County Statistics There are over 150,000 people afflicted with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia in Los Angeles County. For most of these individuals, there are one to three family members facing the daily challenge of giving care and support. Los Angeles is an ethnically diverse county. Of its over nine million residents, an estimated 41 percent classify themselves as Latino/Hispanic, 36 percent as Non-Hispanic Whites, 10 percent as African American, 12 percent as Asian or Pacific Islanders and 0.5 percent as American Indian or Other. Cultural and linguistic diversity is part of the Los Angeles experience. What Our Chapter Offers To fulfill our mission and reach our diverse community, the Alzheimer's Association of Los Angeles offers the following programs: Patient and Family Services Helpline The Helpline is available in both English and Spanish. Callers receive support, information and local referrals to support groups, nursing homes, attorneys and more. The Helpline's number is (323) 938-3370 or (800) 660-1993 (California only). Family Connections Family Connections helps people with dementia and their families by providing professional support, information and connections to community services.
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