Recommended Web Sites

Administration on Aging (AoA)- includes information designed for Older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about providing the opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence.

The Alzheimer's Association site offers a wealth of helpful information for patients, family members, and care givers. Well-organized and easy to use (including a full index and search engine), it includes information about the organization and its many chapters; resources for care givers; medical and public policy information; a suggested reading list, a schedule of conferences; and links to other Internet resources, including sites maintained by local chapters of the Association.

Alzheimer's Disease - The Family Caregiver Alliance has created this information.

Alzheimer's Disease - This information comes from the American Health Assistance Foundation.

Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery - The National Institute on Aging offers this look at Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer Disease: What Changes in the Brain Cause Dementia?- Find out in this article from the American Academy of Neurology.

Alzheimer's Disease International - Alzheimer's Disease International is the umbrella organisation of Alzheimer associations around the world, which offer support and information to people with dementia and their caregivers.

Early-Onset Alzheimer's: When Symptoms Begin Before 65 - This information is from the Mayo Clinic.

Fee-for-Service Medicare for People with Alzheimer's Disease - The Alzheimer's Association offers this valuable information.

Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation - The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation primarily funds the research of Nobel laureate Dr. Paul Greengard. Dr. Greengard and his team of scientists have recently developed new technologies that will accelerate the pace of future Alzheimer’s research. Learn more at their site.

Genetics Home Reference: Alzheimer disease - The National Library of Medicine provides this information about the genetic connections behind AD.

Medicare's Hospice Benefit for Alzheimer's Beneficiaries- More valuable information from the Alzheimer's Association.

MedlinePlus - Alzheimer's Disease - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

Stages of Alzheimer's - The Alzheimer's Association discusses this topic.