Celebrity Champions on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” starting September 20.

Watch Alzheimer’s Association Celebrity Champions test their knowledge on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” starting Sept 20. In recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day, Sept. 21, contestants including Peter Gallagher (“The O.C.,” "Covert Affairs"), Victor Garber (“Alias”), Jean Smart (“24,” “Samantha Who?”) Evan Lysacek (Gold medalist, Olympic figure skating), Mario Cantone (“Sex and the City”), Melora Hardin (“The Office”) and Melissa Rivers ("Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?") will test their knowledge and earn cash to benefit the care, support and research efforts of the Association.

Cheer on all of these celebrity Champions by watching “Who Want to Be a Millionaire” starting September 20-24. For show times, check your local listings.

Sign now to help us achieve a historic breakthrough

Sign now to help us achieve a historic breakthrough

A message from Bruce Lamb, Ph.D., Alzheimer's Breakthrough Rider and Chair

“Something has to change,” I thought to myself during a warm bike ride last summer. I had just returned from reviewing Alzheimer's disease research grants and felt increasingly troubled about declining government funding in this critical field.

With the prevalence of Alzheimer's reaching epidemic proportions, what could researchers do to show their commitment? The answer was the Alzheimer's Breakthrough RideSM.

This summer, I'm part of a team cycling cross-country to collect signatures for a petition asking Congress to make Alzheimer's disease a national priority.

Now I'm asking you to join us. Please sign the petition today.

Taking action to end Alzheimer's

Your efforts in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk® are more important than ever before.

Alzheimer’s disease is an escalating health epidemic. More than 5 million people are living with Alzheimer’s in America, and that number is expected to rise to as many as 16 million by 2050.

In addition, nearly 11 million Americans act as caregivers for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease – a tremendous emotional and financial responsibility that affects daily life.

But there is something we can do to end Alzheimer’s: We can walk together and stand against it. Every dollar that you raise through Memory Walk benefits the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Get on the MOVE today!

September 21 is World Alzheimer's Day

September 21 is World Alzheimer's Day, when Alzheimer organizations from around the world work together to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease.

We're asking friends like you to demonstrate your support for World Alzheimer's Day by shopping for the cause!

Make a powerful World Alzheimer's Day statement and show your support for advancing essential Alzheimer research and care programs by purchasing these products and wearing purple today!

Alzheimer's disease triples healthcare costs for Americans aged 65 and older!

The latest news concerning Alzheimer's is in and some of it is jaw-dropping…

According to the Alzheimer's Association 2009 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, Alzheimer's disease triples healthcare costs for Americans aged 65 and older!

The new report not only reveals the tremendous impact Alzheimer's will have in the near future, it also highlights the current social and economic plight of the 5.3 million Americans currently living with this devastating disease, and their families.

Download the report today to learn more.

Alzheimer's Association Public Policy Forum in Washington, DC, March 23 - 25

It is possible that there has never been a moment in America with so much potential to either advance or diminish Alzheimer's research and care. Our nation faces unprecedented times and, with that, comes an unprecedented opportunity to seize this moment and insist our leaders make a greater investment in finding ways to effectively treat, cure, and prevent Alzheimer's disease.

There are an estimated 5 million people who already have Alzheimer's. As many as ten million people care for them. The disease has risen to the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. Millions more will experience the devastating effects if we don't stop Alzheimer's now. Components of the stimulus package and health care reform could benefit them.

From March 23-25, the Alzheimer's Association will take its fight to Capitol Hill for its annual Public Policy Forum.

Create your own tribute to love ones

Create a moving and lasting tribute today! Your tribute is a special Web page that enables you to share the story of your loved one who has been touched by Alzheimer's.

If you've already created your tribute, but you haven't added a picture or written your story, now is the perfect time.

Through your tribute, others can share their memories and also make online donations in honor or in memory of your loved one, while helping to advance the mission of the Alzheimer's Association.