Helpful Handouts

The Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center (ADEAR) and National Institute on Aging (NIA) offer excellent resources for caregivers, those facing a diagnosis of a memory disorder and anyone who is interested in knowing more about memory impairment related to aging. Great resources also exist for those who would just like to know more about aging. Below are links to a selection of helpful resources featured on the ADEAR and NIA websites.

For additional information and insight into the challenging world of caregiving for those with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, check out the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Winter 2011 edition of Care ADvantage.

Resources Related to Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Impairment

	Tips for Caregivers > Stages of AD and what they mean Understanding how AD changes people Planning ahead How to take care of yourself
	Getting a Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease > Testimonials of others' reactions to their diagnosis Ways to cope How to tell family and friends What to expect
	Terminology & Risk Factors > Signs of Alzheimer's disease Why it is so important to see your doctor early Treatment for the disease How to get help if you are a caregiver
	Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet> AD risk factors we can't control The search for AD prevention strategies Areas of research What you can do
	When to Seek Help > Age-related memory changes Other causes of memory loss Serious memory problems Treatment for dementia