On Apr. 10, 1980, the Alzheimer’s Association was established. In 1979, Jerome H. Stone and representatives from several family support groups met with the National Institute on Aging to explore the value of a national, independent, nonprofit organization to complement federal efforts surrounding Alzheimer’s disease.

That meeting resulted in the formation of the Alzheimer’s Association with Mr. Stone as founding president. Today, the Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.