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Alzheimer's Resource Room
The Alzheimer's Resource Room is where families, caregivers, and professionals can find
information about The Alzheimer's Demonstration Program, including: where you can turn for
support and assistance, and providing services to caregivers.
Eldercare Locator
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. The Eldercare Locator is the first step to
finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community.
Caregiver Services
Includes senior care facilities and services, checklists, and information about ways for
paying for care. Also, provides information on Alzheimer's and dementia.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center from the National Institute on Aging.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care,
support and research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the
advancement of research and to provide and enhance care and support for all affected.
Alzheimer's Fact Sheet
From the National Institute on Aging.
Alzheimer's Caregivers
Helpful Alzheimer's information from the National Library of Medicine and the National
Institutes of Health.
Information on Alzheimer's Disease from the Mayo Clinic.
Alzheimer's Resources
Resources on Alzheimer's from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain
disease that usually begins gradually,
causing a person to forget recent events or
familiar tasks. The speed at which it
advances varies from person to person, but
the brain disease eventually causes
confusion, personality and behavior changes,
along with impaired judgment.
Whether you are currently providing
Alzheimer's care or plan to do so, here are
some caregiver resources that should
assist you when providing care for someone
with Alzheimer's or Dementia.