As the year comes to a close, I can't think of a better time to reflect on the progress we achieved in the fight against Alzheimer's disease in 2024.
Our community is only as strong as it is because of you. The kindness and compassion that you've shown this year are inspiring — and powerful. On behalf of everyone at the Alzheimer's Association and the nearly 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, I look forward to seeing how much more we can achieve together in the year to come.
Your generosity can help us continue to make important progress possible in the fight against this devastating disease. While Alzheimer's remains an escalating global public health crisis, we have a lot to be proud of — and much to look forward to in the year ahead.
Thanks to the generosity and commitment of our community, we were able to:
Provide care and support more than 6.5 million times through channels including alz.org, care consultations, support groups and education programs.
Respond to over 200,000 calls and online chats through our free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900), offering confidential support and information to people facing Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
Advocate for an increase of $226 million in Alzheimer's and dementia research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), bringing federal funding to as much as $3.8 billion annually.
Advocate in all 50 states to secure access to U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved Alzheimer's treatments for those who would benefit.
Invest in over 1,110 active projects in 56 countries across six continents.
As hopeful as we should all be for the future, we can't lose sight of the now. And right now, during the holidays, many families impacted by Alzheimer's face a challenging time. When changes in a loved one's health make it difficult to celebrate the way you used to, the pain can be hard to bear. Caregivers, especially, can feel overwhelmed and isolated as they try to create a celebratory yet safe atmosphere.
If this is true for you and your family, I offer you my compassion and encouragement. Please know that you are not alone. We're always here to help.
Our free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) is available every single day — holidays, weekends, no exceptions. Our website, alz.org, provides many helpful resources, including our Community Resource Finder, an online tool that can help you find programs, support services and housing options in your local community.
The more we support each other, the stronger we all are. Knowing that you stand with us as a supporter and compassionate friend makes me confident that 2025 will be another year of hope and progress for everyone impacted by this disease today, tomorrow and for years to come.
Thank you once again for all you helped us do in 2024.
Warmest holiday wishes,
Donna McCullough
Chief Operating Officer
P.S. The holidays can be an especially difficult time for families living with Alzheimer's, so I hope you'll send a gift of solidarity and support. The timing could not be better because any gift you make, up to a total of $50,000, can be triple-matched — but only until tomorrow. That means your year-end gift can make 3X the impact in the fight against Alzheimer's. Once again, I send you my heartfelt thanks — and warm wishes for a happy new year to you and your loved ones.
Your donation will strengthen our efforts to advance Alzheimer's care, support and research. From face-to-face support to online education programs and promising global research initiatives, your gift makes a difference in the lives of all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias in your community and across the world. Thank you for your continued support.
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