Resources

Organizations

Administration on Aging Washington, DC 20201
202-619-0724
800-677-1116 (toll free)

An agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, AoA provides extensive listings of national and regional resources and services for older persons. Includes a toll-free Eldercare Locator to assist in finding services.

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907
800-438-4380 (toll free)

A service of the National Institute on Aging, ADEAR provides information on such topics as research, treatments, and local resources.

Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., 17th floor
Chicago, IL 60601
800-272-3900 (toll free)

The association funds research and provides educational material, counseling, referral services, and emotional support to assist caregivers. It is also a rich source of information on caregiving. Local chapters in all 50 states and in U.S. territories organize community-based services such as support groups, day care centers, and case management.

The John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation 11620 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 270
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-445-4656

The mission of the French Alzheimer's Foundation is to fund scientific and medical research into the cause, cure, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Information on treatments under study is available on the Web site.

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Books

Alzheimer's Disease Paul Dash, M.D., Nicole Villemarette-Pittman, Ph.D.
(Demos Medical Publishing, 2005)

Recommended by the American Academy of Neurology, the book discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier Patricia R. Callone, M.A., M.R.E., Connie Kudlacek, B.S., Barbara C. Vasiloff, M.A., Janaan Manternach, D.Min., and Roger A. Brumback, M.D.
(Demos Medical Publishing, 2005)

Written by members of the Alzheimer's Association Midlands Chapter, this book offers practical information for patients, caregivers, and families on Alzheimer's disease, including the medical, legal, and financial issues.

There's Still a Person in There: The Complete Guide to Treating and Coping with Alzheimer's Michael Castleman, Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, Ph.D., and Matthew Naythons, M.D.
(Perigee, 1999)

Offers a sensitive approach with a step-by-step plan for treating and caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease.

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons With Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life Nancy L. Mace, M.A., and Peter V. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H.
(Warner Books, 2001)

A handbook for caregivers.

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Review Date: 2007-01-01

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