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Alzheimer's Disease

  • 2011-2012 Alzheimer's Disease Progress Report: Intensifying the Research Effort
    A summary of Alzheimer's disease research, infrastructure, and funding supported by the NIH.
  • Acute Hospitalization and Alzheimer's Disease: A Special Kind of Care
    A new environment filled with strange sights, odors and sounds, a change in the daily routine, medications and tests, and the disease process itself can all be factors that increase confusion, anxiety and agitation in a hospitalized individual with Alzheimer's disease. This booklet will help you to meet the needs of these patients. In it you will find facts about Alzheimer's disease, communication tips, personal care techniques, suggestions for working with behaviors and environmental factors to consider in the ER and in the hospital room.
  • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    Looking for information about Alzheimer’s disease? Helpful links: Alzheimer's Disease Basics Video: Inside the Brain: Unraveling the Mystery of Alzheimer's Symptoms Diagnosis
  • Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Fact Sheet
    Scientists don't yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease. However, the more they learn about this devastating disease, the more they realize that genes play an important role in its development. Research conducted and funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health and others is advancing the field of Alzheimer's disease genetics.
  • Alzheimer's Disease Medications Fact Sheet
    Several prescription drugs are currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Treating the symptoms of Alzheimer’s can provide patients with comfort, dignity, and independence for a longer period of time and can encourage and assist their caregivers as well. It is important to understand that none of these medications stops the disease itself.
  • Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery
    An essential primer on Alzheimer’s disease, this 80-page publication describes how the brain works and how it changes with age in healthy people and people with Alzheimer’s. Research on causes, diagnosis, prevention, potential treatments, and caregiver support is summarized. Look for full-color illustrations, a glossary, and a list of resources.
  • Caregiver Guide: Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease
    For more information and caregiving tips, see the booklet Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging. You can also find a topic-by-topic list of brief tip sheets for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease.
  • Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease
    Your Easy-to-Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging This comprehensive, 104-page handbook offers easy-to-understand information and advice for at-home caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease. It addresses all aspects of care, from bathing and eating to visiting the doctor and getting respite care.
  • Forgetfulness: Knowing When To Ask For Help
    Maria has been a teacher for 35 years. Teaching fills her life and gives her a sense of accomplishment, but recently she has begun to forget details and has become more and more disorganized. At first, she laughed it off, but her memory problems have worsened. Her family and friends have been sympathetic but are not sure what to do. Parents and school administrators are worried about Maria's performance in the classroom. The principal has suggested she see a doctor.
  • Home Safety for People with Alzheimer's Disease
    This 40-page booklet for caregivers gives room by-room suggestions for creating a safer space for people with Alzheimer’s disease.

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