Living with Dementia

The Desert Southwest Chapter is dedicated to equipping, energizing and ultimately empowering individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias We provide compassionate and effective dementia care and support throughout Arizona and southern Nevada.

This website offers a number of services and information to help you learn about Alzheimer's disease. If you need additional information or assistance, please call our Helpline or visit our Chapter website here.

Services
The Desert Southwest Chapter provides a number of direct services to help you live a full life with Alzheimer's disease. Click on each individual service to find out more information about how we can help you.

Information
The brochures and fact sheets sections have PDF documents containing the latest information on Alzheimer's disease, care giving and research.

Disease Stages
While Alzheimer's disease affects every person in a unique way, it is important to know what the broad stages of the disease's life-span. Here you will learn more about the stages of Alzheimer's disease, as well as young onset.

Research
The Alzheimer's Association is the largest funder of dementia research outside of the Federal government. However, these breakthroughs could not happen without the help of research participants. Learn about research, what it is and your rights if you decide to participate.

Sharing Your Story
It is important for people who are living with Alzheimer's to share their stories. By opening up about your challenges and triumphs, you help put a face on and demystify Alzheimer's disease.