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Alzheimer's and Dementia
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Administration on Aging (AoA) 
 Information about AoA and its programs. Includes resources for elders, families, and caregivers (Alzheimer's resources, disaster assistance, elders' rights, housing, nutrition, services); practitioners (civil rights, government poverty guidelines, statistics, transportation); and links to grant programs. AoA is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.aoa.gov/ Topics: Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Alzheimer's Association
Contains information on the causes, warning signs, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease; statistics, fact sheets, and reports; a glossary; an index to clinical trials; resources for diverse communities (African American, Chinese, Hispanic/Latino, and Korean); and more. Also available in Spanish. Searchable. http://www.alz.org/ Topics: Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Mar 18, 2008 Alzheimer's Association: Caring for Diverse Populations
"A resource for people with dementia, family and friends, and health and social service professionals." Covers African-American, Chinese, Hispanic/Latino, and Korean communities. The site includes resources in other languages (including Chinese, Korean, and Spanish), links to websites, and information about providing culturally sensitive care. http://www.alz.org/professionals_and_researchers_caring_for_diverse_populations.asp Topics: Long-term Care, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Mar 1, 2007 Alzheimer's Association: Just for Kids & Teens
The Alzheimer's Association has created a page for children and teens that explains the disease and offers reviews of age-appropriate books and links to relevant websites. This is a useful resource for families dealing with a disease that can be very frightening for children. http://www.alz.org/living_with_alzheimers_just_for_kids_and_teens.asp Topics: Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Mar 1, 2007 Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)
Contains an overview of Alzheimer's disease, covering symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment; tips for caretakers; a database of clinical trials; publications; and more. Includes information in Spanish. From the National Institute on Aging (NIA). http://www.alzheimers.org/ Topics: Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Alzheimer's Disease Program (California)
Background about California programs for Alzheimer's disease, "a progressive, irreversible disorder that attacks the brain and results in memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment and personality changes." Includes an overview of Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers of California (ARCCs) and of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund, which come from "a tax check-off option permitting Californians to make contributions to the fund through their State Income Tax Return." From the California Department of Health Services. http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/alzheimers/ Topics: Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Sep 27, 2008 Alzheimer's: Planning for the Holidays
Provides caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease with ideas for coping during the holiday season, a time that "may bring mixed feelings and questions about your loved one's needs, his or her capacity to be involved in holiday festivities, and your expectations for yourself." Topics include planning celebrations, managing expectations, home preparation, and involving loved ones in the holiday plans. From the Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=CF51EDFA-83FE-4292-A2D90C07588B6F90&locID= Topics: Holidays & Observances, Long-term Care, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Nov 2, 2005 Eldercare Locator
This database is designed "to link older adults and their caregivers to unbiased information and assistance resources at the state and community level." Features "information and assistance resources for legal services, elder abuse prevention, health insurance counseling, prescription assistance, and the long term care ombudsman program." Searchable by city, county, and ZIP code. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Home.aspx Topics: Families, Long-term Care, Mental Conditions, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jan 22, 2009 Facts About Dementia: Aluminium and Alzheimer's Disease
This fact sheet discusses the connection between aluminum and Alzheimer's disease. "There is circumstantial evidence linking this metal with Alzheimer's disease but no causal relationship has yet been proved." Lists relevant studies and the main sources of environmental aluminum. From the Alzheimer's Society, United Kingdom. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=99 Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Mental Conditions, Public Health & Safety, Senior Health Last updated Aug 12, 2008 Family Caregiver Alliance
A source for "caregivers of adults with Alzheimer's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, ALS, and related brain disorders." The Resource Center includes care and services, work and eldercare, and related online services. There are factsheets on a variety of diseases, diagnosis, and research, some in Chinese or Spanish. There are also statistics, public policy issues, reading lists, and links to related sites. http://www.caregiver.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Long-term Care, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Dec 16, 2002 The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program "aimed at helping people better understand and cope with the fearsome disease of Alzheimer's." Discusses symptoms of the disease, the Alzheimer's experience, risk factors, coping with the disease, and activity ideas. Also includes news stories, a viewer's guide, and related resources. http://www.pbs.org/theforgetting/ Topics: Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Feb 2, 2004 The Human Brain
"Here you can get to know your brain — the food it likes, the challenges it craves, the rest it requires, the protection it deserves." Provides information about nutrition, brain injuries, lead poisoning, the effect of exercise and stress on brain functions, and related health topics (such as Alzheimer's disease/dementia, depression, and stroke). From the Franklin Institute Online. http://www.fi.edu/learn/brain/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Mental Conditions, Senior Health, The Human Body Last updated Nov 3, 2007 Infoaging.org
A searchable site presenting advances and news in aging research, focusing on aging-related diseases, biological causes of human aging, and a healthier lifestyle. The research spotlights cellular aging, telomeres, longevity, caloric restriction, stems cells, Alzheimer's findings, the food pyramid controversy, geriatrics, and more. Additionally, there are links to a number of general age-related Web sites and topics. From the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR). http://www.infoaging.org/ Topics: Health, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated May 23, 2006 MedlinePlus: Alzheimer's Disease
Compilation of links to websites about Alzheimer's disease, "the most common form of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities." Includes overviews, news, and resources on symptoms, coping, disease management, related issues (such as depression), research and clinical trials, statistics, and more. Also available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alzheimersdisease.html Topics: Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Nov 7, 2007 The New England Centenarian Study
Information about the Genetics of Longevity Study, which includes "a nationwide survey of centenarians and their siblings," research on the children of centenarians, and neurophysical studies for Alzheimer's research. The site includes an overview and some of the results of the study, a "Living to 100 Life Expectancy Calculator," articles about longevity from scholarly and popular media, and profiles of some of the participants in the study. From the Boston University School of Medicine. http://www.bumc.bu.edu/centenarian/ Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mental Conditions, Science, Science, Senior Health Last updated Sep 6, 2008 NIH Senior Health
A site specially designed for seniors, with larger print and short, easy-to-read articles. A growing collection of topics includes Alzheimer's Disease and exercise for seniors. There are captioned videos, FAQs, quizzes, and links to MEDLINEplus for more information. From the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute on Aging. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Jun 1, 2005 NIMH: National Institute of Mental Health
This site is about mental health: depression, anxiety and panic disorders, Alzheimer's disease, learning disabilities, autism, schizophrenia, and other illnesses. It contains information for researchers, practitioners, and the general public. Information includes news, events, grants, contracts, committees, research, clinical trials, funding opportunities, and links to other NIMH programs. Searchable. Some information in "For the Public" is available in Spanish. From the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ Topics: Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Senior Health, The Human Body Last updated May 23, 2005 Senior HousingNet: Find Senior Housing
Searchable guide to retirement communities, assisted living residences, nursing homes, and Alzheimer's facilities in the U.S. Listings include detailed descriptions, color photos, floor plans, and some virtual tours. Includes information on housing options for seniors, health and wellness, and financial considerations in paying for care. http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/ Topics: Housing, Long-term Care, Mental Conditions, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Nov 2, 2005 UCSF Memory and Aging Center
The site contains general information on various types of degenerative brain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Also features treatment information, common emotional and behavioral symptoms of dementia, resources for caregivers, and links to related websites. Available in Chinese and Spanish. From a medical organization with a mission to conduct research and to provide "care for individuals with cognitive problems." http://memory.ucsf.edu Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Sep 20, 2006 |
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