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

Additional resources and research information.


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