Associazione Alzheimer OdV

Founded in 1998, Associazione Alzheimer OdV is a non-profit association based in Riese Pio X, Italy working on health, elderly care.

Associazione Alzheimer OdV is a volunteer organisation based in Riese Pio X, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Founded in 1998 by families of people with dementia and local residents, it provides information, training and support for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, their families and caregivers. Its main services include respite centres (Centri Sollievo) run by volunteers, a companion-ladies (dame di compagnia) programme in partnership with the cooperative GAP, caregiver support meetings such as the Caffè Alzheimer, and training courses for volunteers and carers. It works across the former ULSS 8 health district and surrounding municipalities, coordinating with local health services, municipalities and other associations. It is funded through membership fees, donations, the 5 per mille tax allocation, public contributions and the sale of handmade crafts.