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The following organizations provide non-research-related information and services
regarding Alzheimer's disease and memory problems.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Western and Central Washington State Chapter
12721 30th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 363-5500
1-800-848-7097 (Helpline 24 hours / 7 days)
http://www.alzwa.org
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Offers information on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders
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Referrals to professionals, services, and free support groups
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Guidance on behavior management
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Free educational materials, presentations, and trainings
You can subscribe to the Alzheimer's Association ENews,
and the electronic version of their quarterly newsletter
by clicking on the Subscribe to Newsletter button on http://www.alzwa.org
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON
1212 Indian St.
P.O. Box 4104
Bellingham,
WA 98227-4104
Phone: 360-671-3316 ~
Toll free: 800-493-3959
Fax: 360-715-9940
Email: alz@alzsociety.org
http://www.alzsociety.org/
The Society's Mission:
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To reach people and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementing illnesses with support, knowledge and resources.
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To develop societal awareness and understanding of the overwhelming devastation dementia causes.
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To bring about improvement in the social and health systems serving those affected by dementing illnesses.
WEB RESOURCES
Family Caregiver Alliance Factsheet:
Caregiver's Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors
http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/print_friendly.jsp?nodeid=391
Memory Evaluation Resources: Seattle & North Sound
Harborview Medical Center’s Senior Care Clinic
325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 731-4191
(M-F, 8am-5pm)
Northwest Hospital Memory Diagnostic Clinic
1550 N. 155th Street
Seattle, WA 98133
Contact: Dr. Karen Sanders
(206) 269-0290
Northwest Hospital Geropsychiatric Center
1550 N 115th Street
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 368-1747
University of Washington’s Memory Disorders Clinic
Soo Borson, PhD
4245 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Intake Counselor: (206) 589-4080
University of Washington’s Geriatric and Family Services Clinic
4245 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 598-8750
University of Washington Medical Center
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195-6560
(206) 598-3300
Swedish Medical Center
747 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
Contact: Dr. Pat Borman, Geriatric Counseling and Assessment
(206) 386-6111
Memory Evaluation Resources: Tacoma & South Sound
Capital Medical Center
3900 Capital Mall Drive
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 754-5858
Pierce County Senior Information and Assistance
3580 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 798-4600
(800) 562-0332
Pierce County Crisis Line ~ 24 hours
Mental Health for Adults/Older Adults
Crisis Line (253) 798-4333 or
1-800-576-7764
Good Samaritan Behavioral Healthcare
325 Pioneer East
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-8120
1-888-445-8120
Good Samaritan Community Services (Mental Health Services)
325 Pioneer Ave East
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 697-8400
(888) 445-8120
Greater Lakes Mental Health
9330 59th Ave SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 581-7020
Pierce County Human Services
Aging and Long Term Care
Mental Health Services
3580 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98418
(253) 798-7236
(800) 642-5769
Providence St. Peter Hospital Psychiatric Services
413 Lilly Road NE
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 493-7060
Behavioral Health Resources
3857 Martin Way East
Olympia, WA 98506
(253) 754-7576
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
412 Lilly Road NE
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 786-5585
Regional Support Network
529 4th Avenue West
Olympia, WA 98501
Contact: Ms. Joan Boone
(360) 786-5585, Ext. # 7209
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