Resources

• Alzheimer's Association—National Site

   

• Alzwell.com—Alzheimer's caregiver support.

   

• ADEAR—Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center

   

• Benefits Checkup—Connects older adults or their caregivers to federal, state, and local assistance programs for which they qualify.

   

• ClinicalTrials.gov— Linking patients to Medical Research. Current clinical trials relating to Alzheimer's disease.

   

• Dementia Advocates and Support Network—A site for people with dementia.

   

• Doctor's Guide — This site features medical news, journal articles and case studies. It includes a search function and “email alert” where you can select medical information you would like to receive.

   

• The Medicine Program — A website for people who have no insurance and find the cost of medications a hardship. Free prescription medication is available for those who qualify.

   

• National Chronic Care Consortium

   

• National Council on the Aging

   

• National Institute of Health Guide to Talking with Your Doctor

   

• New York State Coalition of Alzheimer's Association Chapters

   

• Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America — A directory of prescription drug payment assistance programs with information on the value of medications and the justification of their cost.

   

• The Ribbon—Alzheimer's caregiver support.