ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Introduction

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive deterioration of neurons of the central nervous system. Early symptoms include worsening short-term memory, becoming lost easily, and difficulty operating tools such as a remote control. While there are medications available to ameliorate the symptoms, there are no curative treatments as of yet.

Recommended websites

UC Davis (research)
Clinical Trials (research)
Alzheimer’s Association (info)
National Institute of Aging (info)
Rush University (research)
Alzheimer’s Fact Sheet (info)
UW Clinical Trials (research)
Family Caregiver Alliance (info)
Elder Locator (resource)


More websites

National Institutes of Health (info)
About.com (personal story)
Alzheimer Research Forum (research)
Alzheimer’s Foundation (info)
Alzheimers Store (resource)
Essortment (info)
HBO Special (tv show)
Alzheimer's Washington State (info)
NY Times Story (personal story)
Trial Match (research)
Bob’s Story (personal story)
Caregiver Action Network (resource)
Well Spouse Association (support)
Alzheimer Europe (info)

Recommended books

1. The 36-hour Day – Nancy Mace, MA
2. Lost – Alice Lichtenstein
3. The Glass Seed – Carrie Hill, PhD

Recommended movies

1. Iris
2. Away from Her
3. A Song for Martin
4. Firefly Dreams
5. Still Alice