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Alzheimer's Association National Capital Chapter - The Alzheimer's Association has local support groups that serve DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The National Capital website links to many other online and offline resources offered by the national Alzheimer's Association, including a 24/7 Helpline, education programs and advocacy resources. |
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Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center - "The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center Web site will help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources from the National Institute on Aging (NIA)." Their website includes caregivers' resources and research, as well as general information. |
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The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) was formed in 1991 as a cooperative agreement between the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the University of California San Diego. The ADCS is a major initiative for Alzheimer's disease (AD) clinical studies in the Federal government, addressing treatments for both cognitive and behavioral symptoms. This is part of the NIA Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging Program's effort to facilitate the discovery, development and testing of new drugs for the treatment of AD and also is part of the Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Initiative. |
The Memory Disorders Program
at Georgetown University
Organizations
For More Information
For more health, research and clinical trials information, visit the National Institute of Aging and Clinical Trials Directory and websites.
Listen to actor David Hyde Pierce discuss his experience with Alzheimer's Disease and his projects with the Alzheimer's Association [www.alz.org] in an interview with a WAMU 88.5 [www.wamu.org]. The interview is available in Real Player and Windows Media audio formats.