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The Alzheimer's Early Recognition Telephone System (ALERTS) provides free, anonymous access to information about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, dementia screening tools, and contact information for U.S. dementia diagnostic and support resources.

Call ALERTS to find the answers to these and many other questions:

For those concerned about their own memory or those recently diagnosed with dementia...

ALERTS allows you to anonymously take a screening exam that will let you know if you should visit a doctor about your memory concerns. ALERTS provides up-to-date medical information about dementias and Alzheimer's disease, current treatment options, U.S. support resources. Strategies for disclosing a diagnosis, discussing prognosis with your physician and family, and planning for the future are also included.

For those concerned about someone they love...

ALERTS offers a screening tool to assess whether the person you are concerned about should be evaluated by a physician, current medical information about dementia, and symptoms and warning signs of different types of dementia. ALERTS can also help you to prepare for a memory diagnostic exam, including ideas on how to get someone resistant in for a memory assessment. Information is also provided about what to expect and how to cope after a diagnosis is made. ALERTS can also refer you to U.S. organizations that can offer more information, support and assistance.

For those caring for someone with dementia

ALERTS offers information on care strategies, tips on dealing with some of the most common challenges, what to expect as the disease progresses and the importance of self care. Separate assessment tools allows caregivers to monitor their stress and levels of depression.