Greater Illinois Chapter introduces Ask the Helpline feature
In honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Greater Illinois Chapter is unveiling its Ask the Helpline feature online. This quarterly piece highlights commonly asked questions of those who call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline. Our staff, which includes licensed clinical social workers, then provides insightful responses to concerns and problems of those impacted by a dementia diagnosis as well as next steps.
The Alzheimer’s Association highly trained and knowledgeable 24/7 Helpline staff provides reliable information and support to all those who need assistance, with translation services available in 170 different languages. We serve people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and the public. In the Ask the Helpline series, our staff answer some of our callers’ more common questions, providing insight and next steps for those faced with the challenges of a dementia diagnosis.
Q — “What do I do next?”
Q— In recent months, I have noticed that my husband is more forgetful and has difficulty doing day-to-day tasks that used to come easily for him, like balancing the checkbook. How do I find out if he has Alzheimer’s disease?
Q—How do I get Mom to accept help caring for Dad?
To reach the Helpline with questions or concerns, call 800.272.3900 or fill out an E-Helpline Request for Assistance.
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