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Publisher: Alzheimer's Association 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 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 Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour
"This tour explains how the brain works and how Alzheimer's affects it." Rolling a mouse over colored text highlights the affected areas of the brain. Includes related links. From the Alzheimer's Association. http://www.alz.org/brain/ Topics: Mental Conditions, The Human Body Last updated Feb 1, 2007 |
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