Monday, November 15, 2004

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease is a neurological condition in which the nerve cells in the brain die. An estimated four million people nationwide have been diagnosed with the disease, most of them over the age of 65. Learn more about Alzheimer's Disease symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, care giving, and more at the following sites.

Alzheimer Disease
Describes the disease and its causes, symptoms, incidence, screening, and treatment. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association.

http://www.yourgenesyourhealth.org/alz/whatisit.htm

Family Caregiver Alliance
Discusses various aspects of Alzheimer's emphasizing information for caregivers through the progressive stages of the disease. Lists extensive resources that are available to caregivers.

http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=567

Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center
Presentations from the National Institute on Aging include "A Walking Tour Through the Brain" and "Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery." Good background for understanding the disease.

http://www.alzheimers.org/unraveling/index.htm

HealthCentral
Covers general information on the disease as well as recent news headlines and stories.

http://www.healthcentral.com/bcp/main.asp?ap=451&brand=19

Questions for Your Doctor
A list of questions designed to help you talk with your doctor about possible causes of memory loss.

http://www.aoa.gov/alz/public/alzcarefam/disease_info/questions_to_ask.asp

Alternative Treatments
The Alzheimer's Association reviews several herbal remedies and other dietary supplements that are promoted as treatments for Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders.

http://www.alz.org/AboutAD/Treatment/Alternative.asp

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