- NIA: Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
Latest news about Alzheimer's disease research, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment and drug trials, services for patients and families, and professional meetings. From the National Institute on Aging.
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
- Alzheimer Research Forum
Nonprofit organization supporting the information needs of Alzheimer researchers and to promote openness and collaboration with various disciplines to find a cure for the disease.
www.alzforum.org
- BrightFocus Foundation
Nonprofit organization supporting research and providing public education to help eradicate brain and eye diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
www.brightfocus.org
- MedlinePlus: Alzheimer's Disease
Web directory for Alzheimer's disease organized by topic. Includes general overviews, research, news, treatment, nutrition, organizations, and more.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alzheimersdisease.html
- Alzheimer's Association: What is Alzheimer's?
Describes the brain disorder, symptoms, stages, and the myths associated with the disease.
www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_what_is_alzheimers.asp
- Alzinfo.org
Collection of Alzheimer's information, guide to local caregivers, and community features from the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
www.alzinfo.org
- NINDS: Alzheimer's Disease Information Page
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/alzheimersdisease/alzheimersdisease.htm
- Time Slips
An interactive storytelling project encourages people with Alzheimer's disease to exercise their imagination and creativity. Also offers training for certified facilitator.
www.timeslips.org
- BrightFocus Foundation: Alzheimer's Disease Research
Alzheimer's Disease Research, a program of BrightFocus Foundation, funds research to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. Provides information and updates to public and caregivers about this disease as well as risk factors, prevention, and coping strategies.
www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers
- Wikipedia: Alzheimer's Disease
Hyperlinked article covering pathology, etiology, prevalence, diagnosis, prevention, nutrition, treatments, history, and more.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alzheimers
- Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's
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Companion to PBS documentary includes risk factors, symptoms, advice on coping for families, and personal stories.
www.pbs.org/theforgetting
- NCHS Fast Stats: Alzheimer's Disease
Statistics for the U.S. regarding hospice care, nursing home care, and mortality rates.
www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/alzheimr.htm
- Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center
Organization conducts research, treats patients, and trains researchers and clinicians. Under Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University.
www.brain.northwestern.edu
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Alzheimer's Disease
Information about Alzheimer's disease (AD), the progressive, degenerative brain disease affecting memory, thinking, and behavior.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000760.htm
- AlzOnline
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Online (AlzOnline) provides education, support, and resources for caregivers.
alzonline.phhp.ufl.edu
- National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC)
Facilitates collaborative research among the 32 Alzheimer's Disease centers funded by the NIA. Located at the University of Washington's School of Public Health and Community Medicine.
www.alz.washington.edu
- Stanford/VA Palo Alto Alzheimer's Research Center of California
Conducts research into the causes and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Also provides memory, neurological, psychiatric, and psychological evaluations, and support services to caregivers.
arcc.stanford.edu
- Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Johns Hopkins Medicine
Dedicated to researching the biological basis of Alzheimer's Disease to advance treatment options, improve the prognosis of patients, and provide support for caregivers.
www.alzresearch.org
- Alzheimer Society Of Washington
Offering resources for the special needs of persons with dementia, and addressing family caregivers and their needs.
www.alzwa.com
- Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
University of California at San Diego
antimony.ucsd.edu
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