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Alzheimer's disease 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 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 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 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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