Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that usually affects older adults. It is characterized by memory loss that worsens over time and the loss of the ability to perform daily tasks;it is ultimately fatal. Some other illnesses can mimic symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
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- Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center - HealingWell.com Medical news, information, chat, articles, books, message boards, and directory of related sites on Alzheimers Disease.
- About Alzheimer's, Menopause and Memory Disorders Frequently asked questions on prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease; Menopause related memory loss.
- Elder Options of Texas Information and resources on Alzheimer's and dementia throughout Central Texas.
- Alzheimers Disease: Medicine Net Causes and symptoms of Alzheimers disease, information on medication and other treatment options.
- Alzheimer's Information Site Information on AD, the research being conducted, and what resources are available. Presented by the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation.
- BBC: Early Alzheimer's signs detected A new analysis may help detect the earliest signs of cell damage caused by Alzheimer's disease.
- Topix: Alzheimer's News News on Alzheimer's disease collected from various sources.
- WebMD Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 1 in 10 people over age 65. Find in-depth disease information including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and promising treatments.
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet Compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- NHS Choices: Alzheimer's Disease Provides information on this form of dementia. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
- eMedicine Health - Alzheimer Disease Consumer health resource center offers information on causes, symptoms, and treatments of this brain disorder.
- Patient: Alzheimer's Disease Factsheet on this form of cortical dementia affecting higher mental functions, including its epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigation, management, prognosis and prevention.
- Alzheimer's Disease Mayo Clinic experts offer information, explanations and advice about treatment and care for patients with Alzheimer's Disease.
- Alzheimer's Talking Point Share information and experiences about all forms of dementia. Available through the Alzheimer's Society website but is run and hosted by discussion forum members themselves.
- Alzheimers Disease Describes the symptoms, the causes, diagnosis, and treatment.