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.”
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.
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.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Dementia Care (including Alzheimer’s)
& VA Research on Alzheimer’s Disease
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.
MedlinePlus
National Library of Medicine offers resources and information about Alzheimer’s disease.
BrightFocus Foundation
Explore the Alzheimer’s Tool Kit on understanding Alzheimer’s, managing Alzheimer’s and living with the disease.
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.
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s (UsA2)
UsA2 is an organization committed to ending Alzheimer’s through effective leadership, collaborative advocacy and strategic investments.
Resources for Doctors and Other Healthcare Professionals
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
NIA offers resources for doctors and other professionals on Alzheimer’s disease.
Act on ALZ
State-wide Alzheimer’s initiative in Minnesota that offers video tutorials for healthcare professionals about topics such as delivering a diagnosis, care coordination and other subjects.
Resources on Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Research
National Institute of Health
Clinical Trial Locator
Global Alzheimer’s Platform
Foundation Clinical Trial Locator Map
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s –
Video on Clinical Trials
