Alzheimer's Disease

MEDLINEplus Health Information: Alzheimer's Disease
MEDLINEplus provides quality health care information from the world’s largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. This page includes links to resources for the latest news in Alzheimer's research as well as general information and disease overviews. Topics also include alternative therapy, clinical trials, coping, diagnosis and symptoms, organizations, statistics, and others. Spanish resources are also provided.

Ask NOAH About: Alzheimer's Disease
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) is a project of four New York partners: The City University of New York, The Metropolitan New York Library Council, The New York Academy of Medicine and The New York Public Library. This page provides links to resources for information on various aspects of Alzheimer's disease, including basic overviews, causes, diagnosis, caregiving issues, treatment, and research.

Alzheimer's Association
This is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease. The Association also provides education and support for people diagnosed with the condition, their families, and caregivers. This Web site contains information to help people with Alzheimer's understand the disease, information for family and friends on providing quality care, and information for health care professionals. Visit the National Capital Area Chapter or the Greater Maryland Chapter for information on local events, programs, and services.

Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
This fact sheet from the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center is written for a general audience and provides an overview of symptoms and diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, along with information on current research findings and a directory for further information.

Ministering to Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
This is a publication of Ministry Notes, prepared by Nancy Ledoux, M.Div., Pastoral Care Coordinator, Hospice Care, Inc., and the Office of Health Care Ministry, Archdiocese of Boston. This article provides an introduction to ministering to individuals with Alzheimer's as well as an overview of the disease and its impact on patients and caregivers. It also discusses approaches to relating to persons with Alzheimer's with helpful tips on what to do and what not to do during an interaction. Finally, the article discusses the pastoral and theological dimensions of ministering to a person with Alzheimer's.