Need help finding an Alzheimer Assoc. to make donation to

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your boss's grandmother.  [linkhttp://alz.org/]http://alz.org/[/link]  This link is a good start. My father died of dementia & I wouldn't wish it on anyone.  My heart goes out to your boss & her family.

so our school's executive committee wants to make a donation in her grandma's name to an alzheimer's association that does research or something like that.

 
The link that Annie gave you for the Alzheimer's Association is the one I was also going to recommend. They do a lot with research.  Another thing your school might want to consider is donating locally. Many skilled nursing homes have an Alzheimers unit and you might be able to make a donation for something that they could use to enhance the living situation for patients. It could even be toward a garden area or something to improve the nursing home and make it more enjoyable for the residents. For example otted plants or a small garden can also be something that the activities people and staff can use with the residents as part of therapy... (ie- the residents can help tend for the garden and there are a lot of other ways this can be used to help with mental stimulation and cognition).        
 
I think it is wonderful that your school wants to donate. My grandfather had severe dementia and passed away about 6 months ago and I also use to work on an Alzheimer's unit in a nursing home so I have spent a lot of time seeing how devastating this disease can be.  [&o]
 
 

Thank you!  I checked out the site and it looks great.  Just what I was looking for.
 
Sue

They do some pretty great stuff.  I'm glad I was able to give you good directions.

I know it's a little late, but for anyone else looking....
My friend's mother-in-law is a national speaker on Alzheimers (wrote books for caregivers, etc.) Anyway, she gave us this information, if it's at all helpful - looks like a regional division of the same org (alz.org):
Absolutely!Alzheimer's Association311 Arsenal StWatertown MA  02472  This is the local chapter of the national association that is supported through NIA and does the research for a cure.As the former President of this chapter, do THANK your friend for me for doing this!They can find out more at [link>http://www.alzmass.org/]www.alzmass.org[/link][/size]