Factsheet:
Alzheimer’s Disease
Mental Health America - Basic facts about Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s
Disease Fact Sheet
National Institute of Aging - Presents symptoms,
causes, genetics, diagnosis, and lifestyle factors.
Available as a PDF for
easier printing. Also available in Spanish.
Understanding
Alzheimer’s Disease (PDF)
National Institute on Aging - A substantial booklet.
Alzheimer’s
Disease
Andrew Weil, MD - A description of the disease with
symptoms, treatments, and therapies Dr. Weil recommends
for preventing and slowing the progression of AD.
Well-Connected* (  =
Database can only be used in the library building)
Well-Connected is an online library of reports covering hundreds of common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures. All reports are written by experienced medical writers and reviewed for accuracy and relevancy by a board of physicians at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
*Information provided in these databases and websites should not be viewed as a means
for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
or treatment.
Developed in partnership with PlaneTree
Health Library and funded in part by an LSTA award from the California
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