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The Nun Study   Homepage of the groundbreaking longitudinal study on Alzheimer's and aging.

The Alzheimer's Association  Homepage of the top private funder of research into Alzheimer's disease.  Contains a wealth of information for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and researchers.

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center    A service of the National Institute on Aging with fact sheets, latest news, and clinical trials information.

Medline Plus: Alzheimer's Disease   The NIH'S excellent selection of links to information on all aspects of the disease.

Alzheimer's Disease International    Umbrella organization of Alzheimer's associations around the world, with facts sheets and statistics on the prevalence of the disease worldwide.  Includes a site devoted to caregivers.

The Alzheimer's Research Forum    Information for physicians, researchers, and the general public including journal articles, discussion forums, and support group links.

TIME ARCHIVES
Missing Memories
When does Alzheimer's disease begin?  A study suggests the damage starts earlier than you think.
MARCH 26, 2001

The Three Stages of Alzheimer's
Advice for caregivers
JULY 17, 2000

Unravelling Alzheimer's
Scientists are close to figuring out how the disorder destroys brains. But will their knowledge save lives?
JULY 10, 2000

The Battle to Save Your Memory    
Boomers will try anything to sharpen an aging brain. What works - and when should you worry?
JUNE 12, 2000

Brain Gymnastics
Can a stimulating hobby decrease your risk of Alzheimer's disease?  Maybe, but don't count on it.
MAY 15, 2000

New Hope on Alzheimer's
In a breakthrough, Amgen scientists identify the enzyme that may be a root cause of the disease.
NOVEMBER 1, 1999

PARTNER SITES
Health.com:  Alzheimer's Disease What You Need to Know

CNN Health: Alzheimer's   

People.com: To Love and Honor
With Ronald Reagan stricken with Alzheimer's,  his devoted Nancy takes on the lonely role of nurse, protector and constant companion.
DECEMBER 15, 1997

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