Alzheimer's Disease in the Yahoo! Directory

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
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
American Health Assistance Foundation
The American Health Assistance Foundation is a non-profit organization that funds research seeking cures for Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma, and provides the public with information about risk factors, preventative lifestyles, available treatments, and coping strategies.
www.ahaf.org
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
NIA: Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
Describes Alzheimer?s causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and new areas of research on the most common form of dementia among older people. From the National Institute of Aging.
www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/adfact.htm
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
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
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
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 [read review]
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
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
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
AlzOnline
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Online (AlzOnline) provides education, support, and resources for caregivers.
alzonline.phhp.ufl.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
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
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
AHAF: Alzheimer's Disease Research
Alzheimer?s Disease Research, a program of the American Health Assistance Foundation, seeks cures for Alzheimer's disease and provides the public with information about risk factors, preventative lifestyles, available treatments, and coping strategies.
www.ahaf.org/alzheimers
Alzheimer Society Of Washington
Offering resources for the special needs of persons with dementia, and addressing family caregivers and their needs.
www.alzwa.com