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Alzheimer's Organization Links:
The Alzheimer's Association - a national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's and helping those affected by the disease. Includes information for both people with Alzheimer's, caregivers and family friends.
The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center - This center provides information about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The ADEAR Center is a clearinghouse supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) that provides information Alzheimer's Disease, publications, and other related organizations. Contact their toll-free number at 800-438-4380.
The NIA is one of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) - An umbrella group of 60 Alzheimer associations throughout the world, which offer support and
information to people with dementia and their caregivers.
Aging & Dementia Web Resources:
MedlinePlus - a service of the United States National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. It provides the news, current research, overviews, relevant organizations, and even a glossary of terms for many disorders.
ElderCare Online - Provides information, online support groups and scheduled chats.\
Caregiver Resources - Provided by the Alzheimer Disease Research Center. Includes caregiver resources, clinical care guides, and personal home pages.
Overview of Dementia & other brain disorders - On this link, the Los Angeles Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offers an overview of dementia and the differences between various forms of dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson and other brain disorders.
Alzheimer's & Caregiver Fact Sheet - The Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center Fact Sheets- Includes fact sheets on dementia and the conditions cause it, caregiver issues, and a helpful reading list.
Additional Internet Resources - Via
this link you'll find an an extensive list of additional Programs and
Resources compiled by the Alzheimer's Association.
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