Our Mission

Alzheimer's Project, Inc. (AP) exists to provide comfort,
support, and assistance to persons with memory disorders
and their caregivers.  AP is committed to serving the Big Bend
community of Florida through education and training, in-home
respite, support groups, counseling, referral to community
resources, and pro-active recovery of wanderers through the
Project Lifesaver program.
Alzheimer's Project, Inc. is a non-profit organization funded by grants
and private donations.  Alzheimer's Project, Inc. is dedicated to providing
relief to the caregivers of persons suffering from Alzheimer's Disease or
other memory impairments.  ALL services available to the caregivers are
provided FREE of charge.

The goal of Alzheimer's Project, Inc. is to keep caregivers healthier, both
physically and emotionally, to prolong the abilities of caregivers, and to
delay institutionalization of the patients.
Link to Saint Pauls's United Methodist Church
Link to the United Way of the Big Bend
Thanks to our
Community Sponsors
Link to Area Agency on Aging for North Florida
Link to the Tallahassee Senior Center
Link to the FSU College of Medicine
Link to the Pilot Club of Tallahassee
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Tallahassee Memorial Health Care Link
Click here to view a recent article
from CBS' Nightly News that
suggests that scientists are finally
understanding that Alzheimer's is a
deadly disease and can carry the
same prognosis as terminal cancer.
Please join the Department of Elder Affairs in celebrating
Florida's Intergenerational Week, December 4-10, 2011.
301 East Tharpe Street         Tallahassee, Florida  32303         (850)-386-2778 - office         (850)-386-2775 - fax
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Our 27th Annual Alzheimer's Education Conference will be held on February 11,
2012 from 8 am - 3 pm at the FSU College of Medicine (located at 1115 W Call
Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303). Our keynote speaker is Dr. Kevin O’Neil, Chief
Medical Officer for Brookdale Senior Living. Dr. O’Neil is also co-editor and a
contributing writer to the “Optimal Aging Manual.” Other featured topics include:
pharmacotherapy with Alzheimer’s disease, how to adapt meals and service for
better dining success in the home, how to assist your loved one with every day
activities, and many others. The conference is free and includes breakfast, lunch
and on-site respite with advanced registration. CEUs will also be available.

Click here for more information. The deadline for registration is February 7, 2011.
Alzheimer's Project Inukshuk


Alzheimer's Project, Inc.
Helping local families find their way
through support, respite and training
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Interested in applying for membership on the Board of Directors of Alzheimer's
Project, Inc.? Please download our application, complete the application, and submit
it through a current member of the Board for review. Discussion of applicants will
take place at the November Board Meeting, and voting during the December
meeting.

Click here to dowload the application. Please visit the bottom of our Meet The Staff
page to find current board members.