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Alzheimer's Association -
South Dakota

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Support groups

Professional and Caregiver Education Programs

Local resources and referrals

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Memory Walk

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Local events

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ABOUT US


our vision

Our mission
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Our vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.

Areas we serve
The Alzheimer’s Association, South Dakota Office, provides vital services and support to individuals, caregivers and families. We serve all 66 counties in the state of South Dakota.

Contact us
South Dakota Office
1000 N West Avenue, Suite 250
Sioux Falls, SD  57104
605-339-4543
605-335-6989 fax
jane.aspaas@alz.org

24/7 National Contact Center: 1.800.272.3900

WE CAN HELP


Support groups

Come listen, share and learn from others who understand what you are going through. There are Support Groups throughout the state of South Dakota at various times and locations. All groups are free and confidential. (Several groups in South Dakota are listed below.)  If you want to know of a support group near your area, please contact our office.

Support Groups:

BROOKINGS
Brookings Hospital-Medical Library
1st Wednesday @ 12:00
Jeri Nelson
605-696-7710

SIOUX FALLS
Dow Rummel Village
2nd Thursday @ 2:00 p.m.
Julie Ammann
605-336-1490
FREEMAN
Freeman Hospital & Nursing Home
3rd Thursday @ 7:30 p.m.
Ginny Gulbrandson
605-925-2108

SPEARFISH
Spearfish City Hall
Last Tuesday @ 5:00 pm
Kathy Talsma
605-892-2731

GREGORY
Gregory Community Room
3rd Monday - Every other Month @ 1:30 pm
Patti Nachtigal
605-835-8394
WATERTOWN
Jenkins Living Center-Fireside Room
1st Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Connie Lake
605-886-5777
HURON
SunQuest Village
3rd Tuesday @ 3:00 p.m.
Nancy Ziegeldorf
605-352-8471
LAKE NORDEN
Perkins Restaurant-Watertown
Last Monday @ 10:00 a.m.
Jana Gutzmer
605-785-3654
PIERRE
Maryhouse Nursing Center
2nd Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.
Vicky Tipton
605-224-3435
VERMILLION
Vermillion Public Library-Dakota Room
4th Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Fern Kaufman & Marilyn Abraham
605-624-4898
SALEM
Golden Living Center Chapel
Last Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Stacie Wolf
605-425-2203
VIBORG
Pinoeer Memorial Hospital
2nd Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Juanita O'Gorman
605-326-5161
SIOUX FALLS
Caille Branch Library
2nd Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Jane Aspaas
605-339-4543
WOONSOCKET
Prairie View Care Center
1st Tuesday @ 2:30 p.m.
Vicki Linke
605-796-4467

 


Professional and Caregiver Education Programs

Workshops, conferences and presentations about Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders are conducted to educate caregivers, families, civic groups, professionals and the public.

Call our office to see if there is a program close to you that fits your needs.


Referral

Local resources and referrals

Need a referral to an adult day care center or long-term care provider in your area? Our staff can help assess whether a specific care or service provider meets the needs of an individual with Alzheimer’s.

For more information, please contact us:
by phone: 605-339-4543
by e-mail: jane.aspaas@alz.org

JOIN THE CAUSE


Donate

Donate

Your gift will help support essential local programs and services and fight Alzheimer's through vital research.

Donate online

Donate by mail:
Alzheimer’s Association South Dakota Office
1000 N West Avenue, Suite 250
Sioux Falls, SD  57104

605-339-4543

 


Local Events

Local events

Save The Date!!  The 19th Annual Memory Walk is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2008. This one-mile walk will be held at Sertoma Park in Sioux Falls, SD with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. If you are interested in learning more about the upcoming Memory Walk, please contact our office. More details to follow!

 


Volunteer

Volunteer

Every volunteer contributes to our ability to serve the community. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, depending upon your talents, interest and time.