RESOURCES
Our book represents our first effort to improve understanding and communication regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. We have many plans in the works right now to publish additional resources, links, whitepapers, etc., on this website to assist individuals diagnosed with various dementias, and their loved ones.
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES
The Alzheimer's Association website provides a wealth of information. Read their annual Facts and Figures report, found here for 2021.
Alzheimer's Disease International is the umbrella organization for more than 100 Alzheimer's associations around the world. Read their annual World Alzheimer's Report 2020 found here: https://www.alz.co.uk/research/world-report-2020.
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers
NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA) provides current information on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. This includes information on clinical trials, and Alzheimer's disease research centers.
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov
This site provides a database of clinical trials conducted around the world. You can search by disease, including Alzheimer's disease, geographic area, or other factors.
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/alzheimers.htm
This site provides a wealth of information on aging and Alzheimer's, including various data and statistics.
https://www.who.int/health-topics/dementia#tab=tab_1
The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information on dementia, including the global action plan on the public health response to dementia: 2017 - 2025.
This website provides research-based recommendations and reviews for memory care centers. You can search by state and county to see the memory care centers that they have researched and rated the best in the county.
https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/#search
Visit this area of the Medicare.gov website to search for and compare care options. You can search for nursing homes, home health services, hospice care and other options by city and state. This is an excellent way to begin researching care options or to look up a care facility you may already be using for more information on the facility.