Alzheimer's Society, Durham and Chester-le-Street Branch, UK. The Aims of The Alzheimer's Disease Society

To give support to families and others by linking them through membership, branches and support groups.
To provide practical help and information on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; and on the services, benefits and other resources available for people with dementia and carers, from health and social services, voluntary organisations and the private sector.
To provide guidance for the carer and training for professionals concerned with people with dementia and carers.
To promote and press publicly for adequate and high quality services.
To promote and disseminate research findings and help advance the frontiers of knowledge about the disease.
To raise public awareness by active work in the community, informed use of media, political representation and by all other available means.
To generate funds to promote the above