Web Directory

» A Molecular Genetic Study of Factors Involved in Alzheimer's Disease
   Doctoral thesis by Mikko Hiltunen, University of Kuopio.
   http://www.uku.fi/neuro/53the.htm

» Alzheimer Research Forum
   Has plenty of research information for both the professional and the patient.
   http://www.alzforum.org/

» Alzheimer's Disease Research
   Program to fund research and educate the public.
   http://www.ahaf.org/alzheimers/

» Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Search and Rescue Research
   Wandering is an important behavior common in Alzheimer's disease that make the disease so critical to the field of search and rescue. Excerpts from a book not yet completely written.
   http://www.dbs-sar.com/SAR_Research/wandering.htm

» Alzheimer's Research Center
   Information about treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and other dementing illnesses.
   http://www.alzheimersinfo.org

» Alzheimer's Research: National Institute on Aging
   Research news and press releases on AD research from the NIA.
   http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/ResearchInformation/

» BBC: Alzheimer's risk 'is 80% genetic'
   Genetic factors could determine up to 80% of a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4686806.stm

» BBC: Alzheimer's vaccine 'in a patch'
   A patch to deliver a vaccine against Alzheimer's disease has been shown to be safe.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6286689.stm

» BBC: Gene 'increases Alzheimer's risk'
   People born with a certain gene may have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's, scientists say.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6255731.stm

» BBC: Loneliness link with Alzheimer's
   People who are lonely are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, a large US study has suggested.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6332883.stm

» BBC: Scan could spot early Alzheimer's
   Researchers developed a test which could lead to better treatments and faster diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6197177.stm

» Biological Markers for Alzheimer's Disease
   A doctoral thesis by Tero Tapiola.
   http://www.uku.fi/neuro/57the.htm

» Geriatric Studies Center - Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
   AD, mild cognitive impairment, clinical trials, geriatric studies, and information on resources available to patients.
   http://www.usc.edu/schools/medicine/departments/psychiatry_behavioralsciences/research/gsc

» Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center
   resource for the collection and distribution of human brain specimens for brain research into neurological disorders and psychiatric illnesses.
   http://www.brainbank.mclean.org/

» Institute for Brain Aging and Dementia
   Includes information about the clinic, research and caregiver support.
   http://www.alz.uci.edu/

» MRI of Hippocampus In Incipient Alzheimer's Disease
   Doctoral thesis by Mikko Laakso.
   http://www.uku.fi/neuro/37the.htm

» Molecular Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease
   Review of genteics.
   http://www.uku.fi/neuro/44the.htm

» National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center
   Facilitates collaborative research among the approximately 30 Alzheimer's Disease Centers funded by the National Institute of Aging.
   http://www.alz.washington.edu

» Stanford / VA Palo Alto Alzheimer's Research Center of California
   Offers support groups, clinical trials, sleep studies, dementia clinic FAQs, publications from staff members and contact information.
   http://arcc.stanford.edu

» Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain
   Sponsored by the U.S. National Institute on Aging, facilitating research and educational programs relating to Alzheimer's Disease and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
   http://www.alzheimercenter.org

» The Lost Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Search Subject: New Research & Perspectives
   Long article based on a search and rescue conference talk discusses the issue of people with dementia wandering away from their caregivers.
   http://www.dbs-sar.com/SAR_Research/lost_alzheimer.htm

» The McCusker Foundation for Alzheimer's Disease Research
   To develop early diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's accelerate discovery of effective treatment - Univ. of Western Australia.
   http://www.alzheimers.com.au

» University of Washington Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
   Information for researchers, health care providers and families.
   http://depts.washington.edu/adrcweb/

» Yale Alzheimer’s Disease Research Unit
   Conducts clinical research in the treatment, neuroimaging, and genetics of Alzheimer's disease and healthy aging.
   http://www.alzheimers.yale.edu