Alzheimer’s Resources Available in Multiple Languages

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 35 million individuals worldwide and costs the global economy more than $600 billion. It is a health epidemic that impacts people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. September is World Alzheimer’s Month and an opportunity to raise awareness of this devastating disease on an international level. If you know someone in need of information on Alzheimer’s, you can direct them to the following Alzheimer’s Association resources available multiple languages: Brain Tour: A virtual tour of the brain that helps to explain how the brain works and how Alzheimer’s disease affects it. It is available in 14 languages, including German, Polish, French and Spanish, at www.alz.org/braintour. Know the 10 Signs: An easy-to-read list describing the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Available at www.alz.org in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese and Chinese. 24/7 Helpline: A round-the-clock information and support helpline provided by education specialists and master’s-level counselors. Services include bilingual Spanish-speaking consultants and interpretation for more than 170 languages. Call 1.800.272.3900. Online portals: Fully translated microsites with an overview of Alzheimer's disease, signs and symptoms, caregiving tips and more. These sites are available in Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Japanese at www.alz.org. Your local Alzheimer’s Association chapter may also be a good resource of information on Alzheimer’s in other languages. Visit www.alz.org to find the chapter nearest you. “Reprinted by permission of the Alzheimer’s Association. © 2011 Alzheimer’s Association. All rights reserved.