Adult Caregivers
Designed to assist those who have loved ones in different stages of Dementia and Alzheimer's. Help and support for them and their loved one.
http://mysite.verizon.net/res6umrs/Caregiver/caregiver.htmAlzheimer's Association
Latest information on dementia, drug trials, research, support and education.
http://www.alzheimers.asn.au
Binswanger's Disease
Subcortical Arteriosclerotic Encephalopathy information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/binswang_doc.htm
Butler Hospital Memory Disorders Program
Designed to assist individuals with memory loss and dementia and their families by providing high quality, comprehensive evaluation and treatment, while also researching and developing new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dem
http://www.memorydisorder.org
Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research (CNDR)
Information on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases for patients, families, physicians and researchers.
http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/cndr/
Definition - Dementia
From a dictionary of terms pertaining to memory processes.
http://penta.ufrgs.br/edu/telelab/3/dementia.htm
Dementia
Overview and fact sheet on dementia from the Merck Medical Manual.
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics/sec5/ch40.htm
Dementia - from BUPA
Concise fact sheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of this disorder, available for down loading in Adobe Acrobat.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/Dementia.html
Dementia Advocacy and Support Network International
Provides information about DASN, a non-profit organization. Includes news headlines and extensive resources for the diseases.
http://www.dasninternational.org/
Dementia Voice
Offers individualized courses for specific settings e.g. day care, residential. Primary operations in the UK.
http://www.dementia-voice.org.uk/
Dementia: Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis, management and support for individuals and families affected by dementia
http://www.ncpamd.com/dementia.htm
Health4her
Information about dementia, its diagnosis, causes and treatment options.
http://www.health4her.com/library/concerns/concern.asp?concern=111
Kingshill Research Centre
Dementia information: resources, definition, and symptoms.
http://www.kingshill-research.org/
Mayo Clinic: Behavior and Dementia
A description of the condition and its causes and methods of coping.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=HQ00516
Memory Center - University of Chicago
Information on dementia from the highly esteemed Memory Center at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
http://memorycenter.bsd.uchicago.edu/
Methodist Health - Dementia
Description of dementia types. Causes of dementia or dementia-like symptoms.
http://www.methodisthealth.com/health/nervsystem/alzdemen.htm
Multi-infarct or Vascular Dementia
Good overview of dementia from strokes or other vascular causes. Maintained by the National Institute of Health
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/multi-infarctdementia_doc.htm
Neurology Channel - Dementia
Introduction to dementia, ask a doctor forum.
http://www.neurologychannel.com/dementia/
Signpost Journal
Specialist journal for health care professionals in the fields of dementia and geriatric mental health. Non-profit on-line articles from Wales, UK.
http://www.signpostjournal.co.uk/
The Clive Project
Care and support for younger people (under 65 years of age) with dementia (early onset dementia) and Alzheimer's Disease, and their families.
http://www.thecliveproject.demon.co.uk
The NYU Silberstein Aging & Dementia Research Center (ADRC)
Center dedicated to understanding brain aging and dementia through research, education and treatment.
http://aging.med.nyu.edu/about/index.html
Treatment of Agitation in the Elderly with Dementia
Provides information for the medical practitioner dealing with the elderly who have dementia: discusses assessment,treatment, dosing, safety and continued management.
http://www.psychguides.com/ecgs1.php
Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute: Dementia Diagnostic Clinics
A list of Wisconsin-specific care and diagnostic centers.
http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/wai/clinics.html
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