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    Alzheimer's Disease
    A general overview of Alzheimer's Disease that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. Selected references, a list of organizations where users can obtain addit... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Alzheimer's Disease Information
    This fact sheet discusses Alzheimer's disease, its social and economic impact, and the federal programs and services that are available to the public.... Details >
    U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Alzheimer's Disease Medications Fact Sheet
    Also available in: Spanish
    Five prescription drugs currently are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Treating the symptoms of AD can provide p... Details >
    Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, National Institute on Aging
    Alzheimer's Disease Research  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Alzheimer's Disease Research (ADR), a program of the American Health Assistance Foundation, was established in 1985 to fund research on and educate the public about Alzheimer's disease. Learn about th... Details >
    American Health Assistance Foundation
    Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers
    Alzheimer's Disease Centers (ADCs), located at major medical institutions across the US, offer AD diagnosis and medical management, information, services, and resources, and opportunities for voluntee... Details >
    Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, National Institute on Aging
    Caregiver Guide
    Also available in: Spanish
    Finding out that a loved one has Alzheimer's Disease can be stressful, frightening, and overwhelming. As you begin to take stock of the situation, here are some tips that may help. ... Details >
    Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, National Institute on Aging
    Caregiving - Alzheimer's Association  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page links to fact sheets covering a variety of caregiving topics, including adult day care, eating, incontinence, safety, and more.... Details >
    Alzheimer's Association
    Caregiving: Maintain your support network  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Being the primary caregiver for a person with any chronic illness is stressful. But Alzheimer's is one of the most stressful illnesses a caregiver can face. ... Details >
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Dementia Information Page
    Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a descriptive term for a collection of symptoms that can be caused by a number of disorders that affect the brain. People with dementia have significantly imp... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Depression and Alzheimer's Disease  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    A fact sheet that discusses depression and Alzheimer's disease and how a caregiver can recognize depression in a family member or patient with Alzheimer's disease.... Details >
    American Academy of Family Physicians
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    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Publications Clearinghouse, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
    Alzheimer's AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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