This section provides links to other web-sites where you can get more support and information about caring for someone with dementia. The portal has two parts: National Alzheimer's associations provides you with the contact details for all the members of Alzheimer's Disease International Information links provides more general support information and links to on-line chat-rooms and discussion forums where you can ask experts for help and advice. This web-site contains links to web-sites operated by parties other than Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). Such links are provided for your convenience only. ADI does not control such web-sites, and is not responsible for their contents. ADI's inclusion of links to such web-sites does not imply any endorsement of the material on such web-sites or any association with their operators.

Information links The following is a list of some of the best dementia web-sites available on the internet. They provide additional information or offer chat-rooms and on-line discussion forums, thus helping you continue your search for more information on dementia.

Alzheimer's association web-sites USA - Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter www.alz.org ADI's largest member association, this excellent all round site includes news, updates on research, comprehensive information for caregivers, and an area on public policy in the USA. Also has contact details for chapter network across the USA. Includes information about dementia, tips for caregivers, an extensive bibliography and a list of web-sites. UK - Alzheimer's Disease Society www.alzheimers.org.uk The Alzheimer's Association for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Includes a list of available factsheets (some available on-line) and contact details for the regional branches. Canada - Alzheimer Society of Canada www.alzheimer.ca Includes information about Alzheimer's disease and dementia, a discussion forum for caregivers and an 'Ask the Expert' e-mail service for questions not answered on the site. Also has a library of available publications with an on-line order form. In English and French. Alzheimer's Association, Australia www.alzheimers.org.au Includes news and information on Alzheimer's disease in Australia, reading lists and on-line versions of their HelpNotes, including versions in Italian, Chinese, Greek, Spanish and Polish.

General resources about dementia Dementia Web dementia.ion.ucl.ac.uk Includes CANDID - support, advice and information for caregivers, a virtual caregiver support live chat-room, as well as the International Working Group on Harmonisation Of Dementia Drug Guidelines and the Dementia Research Group. Alzheimer Europe www.alzheimer-europe.org An organisation which aims to improve the care and treatment of people with Alzheimer's disease through intensified collaboration between its member associations in Europe. Includes contact details for associations around Europe. Available in English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish and Finnish. Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers A service of the US National Institute on Ageing, their site has information on Alzheimer's disease, and also details of publications, a bibliography database and a clinical trials database.

Research 10/66 Dementia Research Group www.alz.co.uk/1066 Epidemiological research group affiliated to ADI, encouraging active collaboration between research groups in different developing countries and between developed and developing countries. Includes prevalence figures, research news and a list of publications. Alzheimer Research Forum www.alzforum.org This site includes news and information about the latest dementia research. The site is aimed at caregivers, researchers and doctors. Includes a frequently asked questions section and has a large database of publications. The Nun Study www.nunstudy.org The nun study is a longitudinal study of ageing and Alzheimer's disease which began in 1986 in the USA. This web-site details research findings to date and the background to the study. Alzheimer's Disease Co-operative Study www.adcs.org/ Sponsored by the National Institute of Aging in the USA, this site provides details of ongoing clinical trials in the USA and useful resources and links

Caregiver resources Family Caregiver Alliance www.caregiver.org This web-site provides an all round information service, providing support for families, caregivers, professionals, policy makers and the media. It has a good resource centre including an on-line support group, caregiver consultation and a list of community services in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can also post caregiving questions to expert staff in the Ask FCA section.

Ageing sites Health And Age www.healthandage.com Site aimed at the patient, doctor and other healthcare professionals for information on aspects of ageing, including dementia. Also includes an 'ask the expert', a bulletin board and educational materials. Ageing & Health at WHO www.who.int/ageing Comprehensive site on all aspects of ageing.

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