Ligue Alzheimer ASBL

What Ligue Alzheimer ASBL does

Ligue Alzheimer ASBL is a non-profit association of public utility, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Ans, Belgium, with a regional office in Brussels. Operating exclusively in Wallonia and Brussels, the organization supports people affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, along with their family caregivers, healthcare professionals, local authorities, and primary-school educators. Its service portfolio centres on free person-to-person support: a national toll-free helpline (0800 15 225, relayed by Télé-Accueil 107 outside office hours), 50+ local Alzheimer Cafés, virtual and in-person caregiver groups, an early-onset support group (Groupe des Battants), and an annual colloquium pairing with a university venue. Specialized initiatives include the Disparition Seniors Protocol (78 police zones signed), the Charte Ville Amie Démence network (50+ signatory municipalities), the Alzheimer Tour awareness initiative, and the 'Ensemble, Alzheimer est plus léger' merchant programme.

The organization is supported by a small core team of 7 employees, supplemented by trained volunteers and facilitators. Its technology stack is deliberately modest: a documentation centre with online lending catalogue, Matomo-based web analytics, and Zoom for virtual groups. No proprietary software, AI, or data platform is in evidence. Revenue is generated through a hybrid non-profit model: donations and legacies (tax-deductible from €40 annually), individual memberships (€25 adherent, €50 d'honneur), professional and family training programmes (€180–€785 per session), a boutique selling educational books and cards, and event tickets. Major public funding comes from the Walloon Region and AVIQ, supplemented by partnerships with the Federal Police, Télé-Accueil, Université de Mons, Alzheimer Europe, and the Palais Royal de Bruxelles. The organization is not venture-backed, has no parent company, and is independently governed as a non-profit association.

Name

Ligue Alzheimer ASBL

Legal name

Ligue Alzheimer ASBL

Website

https://alzheimer.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ligue Alzheimer ASBL is a Belgian non-profit, founded in 1995, supporting people affected by Alzheimer's and dementia, their families, professionals, and municipalities across Wallonia and Brussels via a free helpline, Alzheimer Cafés, training, and awareness programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Dementia and Alzheimer's Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care Management & Behavioral Support (HLADALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia Care Coordination & Care Planning (HSABAEAJ), Dementia Companion & Engagement Care (HSABAEAA)

Keywords

• Alzheimer support services
• Dementia caregiver training
• Nonprofit healthcare association
• Memory loss helpline
• Dementia awareness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ans

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and legacies: The organization operates primarily on donations and bequests, which fund free activities such as Alzheimer Cafés, the national helpline, and free mailings. Donors contributing €40 or more annually receive a fiscal attestation.
2. Membership fees: Adhering members pay annual dues: €25 for member adhérent, €50 for member d'honneur. Membership runs by calendar year.
3. Training fees: Professional training programs, on-demand training, and family formations are offered at varying price points. Full-day training costs €785; half-day €420. Conference-at-demand costs €180 for 2 hours.
4. Product sales (boutique): Sale of books (Le guide des aidants €10, Al Zimmeur €6, Chère mamie €5.50), greeting cards €5, and annual colloquium tickets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ligue Alzheimer ASBL provides free direct support services and educational programs for people affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, their family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and local authorities in Wallonia and Brussels. Its core offering centers on a free national helpline (0800 15 225), a network of 50+ local Alzheimer Cafés, certified training programs for families and professionals, support groups including the Battants early-onset group and virtual caregiver groups, plus community initiatives such as the Disparition Seniors Protocol and the Ville Amie Démence charter.

Product overview

Ligue Alzheimer ASBL operates as a comprehensive support organization rather than a unified software platform. Its service portfolio centers on direct person-to-person support and educational offerings: a national free helpline (0800 15 225), Alzheimer's Cafés (informal meeting places), the annual colloquium, online conference cycles, virtual caregiver groups, and training programs for families and professionals. The organization also runs specialized school awareness programs and manages a documentation center with book loans. Community initiatives include the Senior Disappearance Protocol (identity cards for quick police response), the 'Ensemble, Alzheimer est plus léger' merchant awareness project, the Ville Amie Démence charter network with designated Proximity-Dementia agents across municipalities, and the annual Alzheimer Tour cycling/sports event. A boutique sells educational books including 'Le guide des aidants', 'Al Zimmeur', 'Chère mamie', and greeting cards, alongside annual colloquium tickets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alzheimer Café
• National helpline (Écoute et soutien, 0800 15 225)
• Ligue Alzheimer training programs
• Annual colloquium (Colloque annuel)
• Cycle de conférences (online conference series)
• Groupe des Battants
• Groupe Aidants Virtuel
• Centre de documentation
• Boutique (books and articles)
• School awareness program (Sensibilisation en écoles)
• Protocole Disparition Seniors
• Charte Ville Amie Démence
• Ensemble, Alzheimer est plus léger
• Alzheimer Tour

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200,000 people in Belgium live with a form of dementia, with Ligue Alzheimer serving as the primary support organisation in Wallonia and Brussels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Palais Royal de Bruxelles (Palais de la Mémoire)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Ligue Alzheimer is a proud partner of the Palais de la Mémoire, an interactive exhibition at the Palais Royal de Bruxelles (3 July – 16 August 2026). The exhibition uses the Salle des Miroirs to create immersive memory palace experiences that raise awareness about dementia. Ligue Alzheimer contributes expertise and visibility to this scientifically grounded and deeply human initiative.
• Alzheimer Tour (member of the Battants de Liège)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Alzheimer Tour is a solidarity and awareness initiative started in 2024 by a member of the Battants de Liège group. Through walking, cycling, and other gentle mobility means, the tour travels across Belgian provinces meeting families, caregivers, care home residents, schoolchildren, volunteers, and citizens to raise awareness about Alzheimer's.
• Télé-AccueilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTélé-Accueil relays the Ligue Alzheimer's national helpline 0800 15 225 outside office hours (18h–8h), weekends, and public holidays via the 107 service, ensuring continuous support availability.
• Cellule des Personnes Disparues de la Police Fédérale (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Disparition Seniors Protocol was first launched in care institutions by the Federal Police's Missing Persons Unit. Ligue Alzheimer ASBL subsequently extended the protocol to the home setting, creating preventive identity cards for persons with dementia.
• Université de MonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 32nd annual colloquium 'Tous Ensemble Pour Alzheimer' was held at Université de Mons in 2026, gathering over 300 participants. The university serves as the academic venue and co-organiser of the annual event.
• Alzheimer EuropemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner on the Ligue Alzheimer website, Alzheimer Europe is the European umbrella organisation for dementia associations, providing international networking and knowledge sharing.
• Walloon Region (Wallonie)coreOthersMajor public funder of Ligue Alzheimer's activities in Wallonia, supporting the organisation's mission to accompany persons with dementia and their families across the region.
• AVIQ (Agence pour une Vie de Qualité, Wallonia)coreOthersAVIQ is the Walloon agency for a quality life, supporting healthcare and quality-of-life initiatives. Major regional funder of Ligue Alzheimer's activities.
• Récolte de fonds Ethique ASBLmoderateOthersLigue Alzheimer is a member of the Récolte de fonds Ethique ASBL, an association promoting ethical fundraising practices. Members commit to informing donors annually about the use of funds and comply with data privacy law.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Alzheimer Nederland: National Dutch association for Alzheimer's and dementia, offering helpline (AlzheimerTelefoon), support groups, training, and advocacy. Comparable mission and service model.
• Alzheimer Liga Vlaanderen: The Flemish Belgian counterpart, providing analogous Alzheimer's/dementia support services including helpline, training, and support groups exclusively in Flanders. Most direct peer given parallel regional mission in the same country.
• Alzheimer Europe: European umbrella organization of national Alzheimer associations, of which Ligue Alzheimer is a partner member. Provides a comparable mix of advocacy, awareness, and information services across a larger European footprint.
• France Alzheimer: French national association offering helpline, training, support groups, and advocacy for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Highly comparable service portfolio, geographic neighbor serving a francophone audience.
• Deutsche Alzheimer Gesellschaft: German national Alzheimer's association providing helpline, support groups, training, and advocacy. Similar service model with a regional chapter structure that Ligue Alzheimer's ViADem network resembles.
• Alzheimer Society of Canada: Canadian national Alzheimer association with First Link referrals, support groups, education programs, and advocacy. Comparable service range and nonprofit model.
• Alzheimer's Society (UK): Large UK dementia charity offering helpline, peer support groups, training, and information services. Closest international equivalent in scale, mission, and service mix.
• Alzheimer Suisse: Swiss national Alzheimer association offering helpline, regional support services, training, and information. Comparable in size, mission, and bilingual service structure.

Broad incumbents

• Alzheimer's Association (US): Largest global Alzheimer's nonprofit offering a 24/7 helpline, support groups, training, and advocacy. Operates at a much larger scale but with the same core service architecture as Ligue Alzheimer.

Emerging players

• Fondation Vaincre Alzheimer: French research-focused foundation that also drives public awareness and caregiver education. Partial overlap with Ligue Alzheimer's awareness and training programs, but more emphasis on research funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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