A Final Word of Caution
Because AD is such a devastating disease, caregivers and patients may be tempted by untried, unproven, and unscientific cures, supplements, or prevention strategies. Before trying pills or anything else that promises to prevent AD, people should check with their doctor first. These purchases might be unsafe or a waste of money. They might even interfere with other medical treatments that have been prescribed.
For More Information
Becoming well informed is another important thing that people can do to protect their health. Thousands of Internet websites provide health-related information, including information on AD.
Some of the information on these websites is reliable, but some is not. Health websites sponsored by the Federal Government are good sources of information, as are websites of large professional organizations and well-known medical schools. Some excellent Internet sources of AD and other health-related information for consumers are:
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
1-800-438-4380
www.alzheimers.nia.nih.gov
This service of the NIA offers information and publications on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, education and training, and research related to AD. The ADEAR Center provides several easy-to-understand publications that explain memory loss and AD, highlight ongoing research, and describe efforts to support AD caregivers. Other publications, including the Progress Report on Alzheimer’s Disease, provide a more comprehensive update on NIH’s AD research effort. These and other ADEAR publications can be previewed and ordered on the website. Staff also respond to information requests and make referrals to local and national resources. The Center also maintains a database of AD clinical trials and studies and can answer questions about where particular ones are being conducted.
Alzheimer's Association
225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60601-7633
1-800-272-3900
www.alz.org
This nonprofit association supports families and caregivers of patients with AD and funds AD research. Chapters nationwide provide referrals to local resources and services, and sponsor
support groups and educational programs.
National Institute on Aging Information Center
P.O. Box 8057
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057
1-800-222-2225
www.nia.nih.gov
NIA offers many helpful publications of interest to older people. They can be viewed and ordered at: www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation.
For additional copies of this publication or further information on Alzheimer’s disease, please contact:
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
1-800-438-4380
www.alzheimers.nia.nih.gov
National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Aging
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Aging
NIH Publication No. 06-5503
June 2006
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