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      "name": "Alzheimers Disease International Adi"
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    {
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      "name": "Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)"
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      "name": "Cure Alzheimer's Fund (CureAlz)"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-09T22:32:51.059+00:00",
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    "headquarters": "Chicago, IL",
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      "Government Social Services: Utilizing general local government social services or senior centers for basic navigation.",
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      "Alzheimer's research funding organizations",
      "stages of dementia symptoms",
      "donate to alzheimer's research",
      "how to care for someone with dementia",
      "General Health Information Sites: Using generic health platforms like WebMD or Mayo Clinic for information without specialized community support."
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