Learn More About Getting a Diagnosis
Alzheimers Association:
Getting a Diagnosis
Information about common diagnostic tests, visiting a physician about symptoms
and understanding what a diagnosis means.
Read About the Major Warning Signs
Alzheimers Association:
10 Warning Signs
A checklist to help family members and professionals recognize the warning
signs of Alzheimers disease.
Learn What Treatments are Available
ADEAR Medications Fact Sheet
A list of current medications available to treat Alzheimers disease.
Also available in Spanish
Alzheimers
Association Alternative Treatments Page
Information on herbal remedies and dietary supplements used to treat
Alzheimers. The page outlines safety, effectiveness and what kind of
information is available about each treatment.
Learn the Biology Behind Alzheimers
Unraveling the Mystery
An online pamphlet published by the National Institute on Aging that helps
users understand the biology of Alzheimers disease and how Alzheimers
research is progressing. The site also has information for ordering a free
copy if you prefer pamphlet form.
The Alzheimer's Research Forum
A very comprehensive site intended for Alzheimer's researchers and professionals.
It contains large amounts of research papers, news, hypotheses and background
materials on Alzheimer's. The site is trustworthy and updated regularly,
but articles are very scientific in nature.
2001-2002 Progress Report
on Alzheimer's Disease
An in-depth guide to understanding the science of Alzheimer's, how research
is progressing, what treatments are available and what the future may hold.