Starting Point
Top spots on the internet for Alzheimer’s disease information
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
- American Academy of Family Physicians, Family Doctor.org – Alzheimer’s Disease
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Alzheimer’s Disease
- Delaware Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias (DECARD)
- National Institute on Aging(NIA), Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR)Center
- NIA, ADEAR – Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet
- NIA, ADEAR – Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know
- National Institutes of Health – Alzheimer’s Disease
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Alzheimers.gov
- U.S. National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus – Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease in Delaware
Delaware’s programs and plans to address Alzheimer’s disease
Plans and Reports
- Caregiver Support Blueprint for Delaware
- Delaware State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders
- Delaware State Plan on Aging
Services and Other Resources
Caregiver’s Corner
Support for family members and other Alzheimer’s disease caregivers
Information for Professionals
Resources for professionals in healthcare and social services
- ACT on Alzheimer’s – Clinical Provider Practice Tool
- Alzheimer’s Association – Health Care Professionals and Alzheimer’s
- Alzheimer’s Association – Professional Care Providers
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – Professional Training and Education
- National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center – Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources for Professionals
Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
Helpful links for persons who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
Signs and Symptoms
Information for those who think that they (or a loved one) might have Alzheimer’s disease
- Alzheimer’s Association – Know the 10 signs
- Mayo Clinic – Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms and Causes
- National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center – Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms
- National Institutes of Health – Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms and Diagnosis
- University of San Francisco Medical Center – Alzheimer’s Disease Signs and Symptoms
Bits and Pieces
Miscellaneous information and resources about Alzheimer’s disease
- AARP – Brain Health and Wellness
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
- American Psychological Association – Alzheimer’s
- Bright Focus Foundation – Alzheimer’s Disease
- Job Accomodation Network – Employees with Alzheimer’s Disease
- Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Living with Alzheimer’s Film Project
- National Institute on Aging – Cognitive Health and Older Adults
Need help or more information?
Contact the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter.
