The mission of the Heart of America Chapter is to provide education and leadership to enhance care and support services for those affected by Alzheimer's disease while supporting efforts to eliminate the disease.

Description:
Although one out of evry three Americans knows someone with Alzheimer's, few understand the disease or its devastating effects on individuals, families and communities.

The Alzheimer's Association Heart of America Chapter Northeast Kansas Regional Office is the trusted resource for vital information, education, caregiver and professional training,24 hour phone helpline,national wandering Safe Return registration program, resource referral, support groups, home visits, speakers bureau and other services to more than 12,000 individuals and nearly 50,000 family members and caregivers in our service area suffering the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of this devastating disease. All of our programs and services, with the exception of professional trainings, are provided free of charge. We are supported through charitable contributions, grants and fund raisers.

History:
Not long ago, Alzheimer's disease was widely considered a hopeless condition. It was poorly understood by doctors, researchers and policy makers. People with the disease and their caregivers had few resources for information and support.

The local Alzheimer's Association Topeka Chapter office was established in October of 1985 within the framework of the National Alzheimer's Association. This office was opened as a result of a local small group of concerned family members and professionals who were dealing with this desease on a personal level and recognized the need for information, family connections and emotional support as they cared for the individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.

At the direction of the national office the Topeka office merged with the Heart of America Chapter in 2002.

All of the family, caregiver and professional services have remained constant and significantly grown throughout the 23 year history of the association. The service territory of this office has also expanded and includes Shawnee County and the 22 counties in Northeast Kansas.

With 1 out of every 8 baby boomers predicted to have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease sustaining and increasing our vital programs is vital. We are committed to achieving a victory - a world without Alzheimer's disease, as we continue to enhance our care supports, advance research and increase public awareness.

Contact people:

Cindy Miller, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) Karen Knappenberger, Employee, (phone), (email) Jan Horn, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (785) 271-1804

Address:

4125 SW Gage Center Drive Topeka, KS 66604 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.alz/kansascity.org

Directions:

Drive on Gage Street to the corner of Huntoon and Gage. Enter Gage Center and drive to the two story office building on the West side of Gage Center. We are located in the same building as McFarlands Restaurant. Enter the south end of the building and take the elevator to the basement. Exit the elevator and walk around the corner to the north. We are the first office on the left side of the hall.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Not within walking distance,   Walk distance (in minutes): N/A   Nearest Bus Stop: Huntoon & Gage, 10 minutes minute walk

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