Resources on Alzheimer’s Disease

 

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Offers comprehensive information on Alzheimer’s disease, including a video on
How Alzheimer’s Changes the Brain.”

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NIA Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center

800-438-4380 (toll-free) - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday – Friday.

NIA’s ADEAR Center offers information, Spanish language resources, clinical trial information and free print publications about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias for families, caregivers, and health professionals.

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Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention – Alzheimer’s disease

Offers comprehensive information on Alzheimer’s disease. Including additional links to assist in the understanding of the disease.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Dementia Care (including Alzheimer’s)
& VA Research on Alzheimer’s Disease

Additional resources and research information.

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Alzheimer's Association

800-272-3900 (toll-free) 24/7 support line - Available in all languages.
866-403-3073 (TTY/toll-free) 

Visit the Alzheimer’s Association Web site for a variety of helpful resources including: Inside the Brain video of how the mind works, 10 early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and communicating with doctors or healthcare professionals.

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MedlinePlus

National Library of Medicine offers resources and information about Alzheimer’s disease.

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BrightFocus Foundation

Explore the Alzheimer’s Tool Kit on understanding Alzheimer’s, managing Alzheimer’s and living with the disease.

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Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery
Foundation (ADDF)

ADDF is a non-profit foundation committed to rapidly accelerate the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer’s disease.  Cognitive Vitality offers a seven-step brain health program.

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UsAgainstAlzheimer’s (UsA2)

UsA2 is an organization committed to ending Alzheimer’s through effective leadership, collaborative advocacy and strategic investments.

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