The Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter provides a broad range of local programs and services for people with Alzheimer's disease, their families and caregivers.

Helpline

Helpline is a toll free telephone service that provides emotional support, information about Alzheimer's disease, and community information and referral assistance to callers in a personal & professional manner.

Respite Care Program

The Respite Care Program for Caregivers enables families to obtain the temporary relief that they so vitally need in order to reduce the heavy demands associated with caring for someone 24 hours per day. We provide important respite care information and financial assistance.

Support Group Programs

Support group programs provide families and caregivers with the emotional support and education they need to better understand Alzheimer's disease. We offer community support group programs throughout the fourteen counties served by our Chapter.

Safe Return Program

Individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia disorders can lose their ability to recognize familiar places and faces, and become lost in their own neighborhoods or when they are away from home. The Safe Return Program provides assistance in locating persons who wander and become lost. Through Safe Return, help is available from the national office and local chapter offices, seven days a week, 24 hours a day every day, whenever a person is lost or found.

Education and Training

Our Learning Institute provides education and training programs throughout the communities we serve for family caregivers. Programs range from basic education to specialized training programs on managing challenging behaviors, enhancing communication, and developing meaningful activities.

Current Research

The Alzheimer's Association is a major supporter of research into the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of Alzheimer's disease. This site provides information about current research developments, as well as information about the Association's programs for researchers.

Caregiver Online Resources

CaregiverNJ: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services - for people providing care to senior citizens and adults with disabilities.