AA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter has announced that its Northeastern Regional office has relocated.
The new address, in the Midtown area of Santa Fe, is 1409 Luisa St., Ste. F, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
“The Alzheimer’s Association is fully committed to serving this community,” Executive Director Tim Sheahan said. “This new office is representative of that commitment.”
The Alzheimer’s Association the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The New Mexico Chapter serves the entire state, with regional offices in Santa Fe (Northeastern), Farmington (Northwestern), Albuquerque (Central), Roswell (Southeastern) and Las Cruces (Southwestern).
“This new, larger space in Santa Fe allows us to serve even more families in the northeast region of New Mexico,” Sheahan said. “From Taos to Española to right here in Santa Fe – if you need help, don’t hesitate to call the Alzheimer’s Association. We are here, and we are not going anywhere.”
Northeastern Regional Manager Beth Hamilton, who is based in the new office, described the opening as a “wonderful opportunity for us to serve more members of our community who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as well as serving the needs of their caregivers.”
Hamilton said the new location will allow the Alzheimer’s Association to host presentations and classes in the bigger office space, something previous limited space prevented.
“I welcome anyone to stop by to visit the new space and learn about our programs and services. We are here to serve the needs of our community, she said.”
The office phone remains unchanged: 505.473.1297, though Hamilton also can be reached directly at 505.365.0678 or at behamilton@alz.org. The office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and closed weekends.
Some of the free services offered by NM Chapter include:
- Information & Referral
- Support Groups (more than 40 across the state)
- Education and Trainings (including “Skills for Dementia Caregiving”)
- Care Consultations
- Respite Reimbursement
- The Walk to End Alzheimer’s and The Longest Day
- Advocacy & Public Policy
- Website: www.alz.org/newmexico
- 24/7 Helpline 1.800.272.3900
Alzheimer’s disease is a public health crisis. Today, 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including an estimated 200,000 under the age of 65. By 2050, the total number is expected to rise to 14 million. It is the 6th leading cause of death in the USA*.
There is no prevention, proven treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s at this time.
Alzheimer’s takes a devastating toll – not just on those with the disease, but on entire families. In New Mexico, 41,000 New Mexicans are living with Alzheimer’s and there are 108,000 unpaid dementia caregivers, many of whom are family members.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest and most impactful nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s and dementia science in the world. The Association is investing more than $165 million in more than 450 projects in 25 countries.
Anyone needing help can call the 24/7 Helpline any time, day or night for support or information at 1.800.272.3900.
The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter offers many free services and resources to caregivers and families facing the disease: support groups, care consultations, respite, educational presentations, safety programs, information and referral and more.
*Source for all statistics: The 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report at www.alz.org/facts.
About the Alzheimer’s Association®
Mission: The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Vision: A world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Visit www.alz.org/newmexico or call 800.272.3900.