Directory of Alzheimer's Resources

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Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that usually affects older adults. It is characterized by memory loss that worsens over time and the loss of the ability to perform daily tasks;it is ultimately fatal. Some other illnesses can mimic symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

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• About Alzheimer's, Menopause and Memory Disorders

  http://www.nymemory.org/
  Frequently asked questions on prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease; Menopause related memory loss.

• Alzheimer's Disease

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/home/ovc-20167098
  Mayo Clinic experts offer information, explanations and advice about treatment and care for patients with Alzheimer's Disease.

• Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/alzheimersdisease/alzheimersdisease.htm
  Compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

• Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center - HealingWell.com

  http://www.healingwell.com/alzheimers/
  Medical news, information, chat, articles, books, message boards, and directory of related sites on Alzheimers Disease.

• Alzheimer's Information Site

  http://www.alzinfo.org/
  Information on AD, the research being conducted, and what resources are available. Presented by the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

• Alzheimer's Talking Point

  http://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/
  Share information and experiences about all forms of dementia. Available through the Alzheimer's Society website but is run and hosted by discussion forum members themselves.

• Alzheimers Disease

  http://www.everydayhealth.com/alzheimers-disease/guide/treatment/
  Describes the symptoms, the causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Alzheimers Disease: Medicine Net

  http://www.medicinenet.com/alzheimers/focus.htm
  Causes and symptoms of Alzheimers disease, information on medication and other treatment options.

• BBC: Early Alzheimer's signs detected

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5377538.stm
  A new analysis may help detect the earliest signs of cell damage caused by Alzheimer's disease.

• Elder Options of Texas

  http://www.elderoptionsoftexas.com/tbh_excerpts/alzheimers.htm
  Information and resources on Alzheimer's and dementia throughout Central Texas.

• eMedicine Health - Alzheimer Disease

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/alzheimer_disease/article_em.htm
  Consumer health resource center offers information on causes, symptoms, and treatments of this brain disorder.

• NHS Choices: Alzheimer's Disease

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Alzheimers-disease/
  Provides information on this form of dementia. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

• Patient: Alzheimer's Disease

  http://patient.info/doctor/alzheimers-disease
  Factsheet on this form of cortical dementia affecting higher mental functions, including its epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigation, management, prognosis and prevention.

• Topix: Alzheimer's News

  http://www.topix.com/health/alzheimers-disease
  News on Alzheimer's disease collected from various sources.

• WebMD

  http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/default.htm
  Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 1 in 10 people over age 65. Find in-depth disease information including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and promising treatments.

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