alz.org
Alzheimer's Association: Information for caregivers and links them to local chapters.
www.alzheimers.org
Alzheimer's Disease and Referral Center of the National Institute on Aging: Provides information on Alzheimer's disease, clinical trials and research and offers free publications on caregiving and related topics. Lists the Alzheimer's Research Centers across the country that are funded by the National Institute on Aging and where families can go for a diagnostic workup and disease management.
www.lbda.org
Lewy Body Dementia Association: Offers educational information and links caregivers to resources including caregiver support groups.
www.parkinson.org
National Parkinson Foundation: Provides people with Parkinson's disease and their family members educational materials and links them to local chapters and support groups
Informational Websites for Families Affected By Dementia
www.alz.org
Alzheimer’s Association: The website for the National Alzheimer’s Association is an educational resource for caregivers and professionals, and links to local chapters across the United States.
www.parkinson.org
The National Parkinson Foundation’s website offers information on diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and genetics.
www.lbda.org
The Lewy Body Dementia Association offers information to patients and caregivers on the disease that is often difficult to diagnosis and understand.
www.clinicaltrials.gov
Information about clinical trials supported by private sources or the federal government - purpose, location, participation, and contact information – is available on this website sponsored by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
www.caremanager.org
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers is a helpful resource for families who are looking for a nurse, psychologist, social worker who can assist you with the care of an older family member.
