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mental health |
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4Therapy.com http://www.4therapy.com/ |
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Description:
4Therapy.com offers comprehensive information about a wide range of mental health issues, including Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. It also has information about clincial trials, a section for caregivers and a section on grief and loss.
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carer owned sites |
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A Year to Remember http://www.zarcrom.com/users/yeartorem/ |
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Description:
Brenda Parris Sibley's personal account of caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s. The author’s journal provides personal insight about the disease and the emotions that come with it. The site also includes poetry, information, articles and links.
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medical (general) |
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Achoo Gateway to Healthcare http://www.achoo.com |
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Description:
Achoo acts as a jump point and information resource for the medical community and all other Internet users interested in healthcare information. It is owned and managed by MNI Systems Corporation, a team of individuals specializing in a variety of Internet and healthcare areas.
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financial, legal & ethical |
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Advance Directives - MIND http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Legal/AD.htm |
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Description:
A fact sheet on advance directives or 'living wills'
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ageing |
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Age Concern (England) http://www.ace.org.uk/ |
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Description:
Useful information on carers books, legal and financial issues, and other related web sites
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ageing |
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Age Exchange http://www.age-exchange.org.uk/ |
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Description:
Age Exchange is internationally known for work in all areas of reminiscence, including theatre, publishing, exhibitions, cross-generational projects and training workshops. Age Exchange aims to improve the quality of life for older people by emphasizing the value of their memories to old and young, through pioneering artistic, educational, and welfare activities.
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ageing |
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Agenet http://agenet.agenet.com |
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Description:
AgeNet is a US information and referral network designed to "Bridge the Distance" between ageing parents and adult children by providing actionable information about products and services that are important to enhancing the quality of life of older adults and their families.
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memory |
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Agenet http://agenet.agenet.com |
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Description:
Access the memory resources by clicking 'Health' (to the left of the page) then 'Memory' (to the right of the page). You will find a section entitles 'Aerobics of the Mind' that includes a series of short, simple brain exercises.
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dementia |
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Alzheimer Europe http://www.alzheimer-europe.org/ |
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Description:
A Non-Governmental Organisation aimed at raising awareness of all forms of dementia through co-ordination and coloration between Alzheimer organisations in Europe, as well as organising support to the sufferers of the disease and their carers.
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Category:
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dementia |
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Alzheimer Scotland http://www.alzscot.org |
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Description:
Alzheimer Scotland – Action on Dementia - Scotland’s major dementia organisation; website provides over 500 pages of information about dementia, treatment and research, caring, communication, legal and financial issues and guidance on finding practical support services and is updated frequently.
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dementia |
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Alzheimer Solutions http://store.yahoo.com/alzheimersolutions/index.html |
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Description:
Contains information on research, drugs, caregiving issues, safety, feeding problems and more. Also acts as a store, selling a number of products aimed at making life easier for people with Alzheimer's.
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dementia |
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Alzheimer’s Caring from the Heart http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/1159/ |
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Description:
Practical help and useful information for caregivers and the families of people with Alzheimer's
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Category:
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dementia |
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Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Centre (ADEAR) http://www.alzheimers.org/ |
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Description:
ADEAR is a service of the National Institute of Aging in the United States. This site is the gateway to federal government information on Alzheimer’s disease research and treatment.
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carer owned sites |
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Alzheimer’s Disease in Our Family http://www.rain.org/%7Ecaspita/ad.html |
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Description:
A site created by Marilyn Scheaffer, sharing her experience of caregiving for her mother. It includes her journals of her mother's illness, the stages of Alzheimer's Disease and a Caregiver's Chat Room.
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carer owned sites |
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Alzheimer’s: Coping with Alzheimer’s disease http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/3004/ |
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Description:
This site was developed and is maintained by a daughter caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s. It contains a lot of useful information with a personal touch.
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Category:
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dementia |
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Alzheimer's Association http://www.alz.org/ |
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Description:
This US site provides a gateway to a wealth of information on Alzheimer's Disease. It is broken into four mini-sites for: people with Alzheimer's; Family Caregivers & Friends; Pyshicians & Health Care Professionals; Researchers.
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Category:
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dementia |
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Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area http://www.alz-nca.org/ |
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Description:
Aims to support patients and families, educate both the general public and health professionals about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, and support research endeavours with the hope of finding a cure. Includes very comprehensive information about the disease and tips for caregivers.
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Category:
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dementia |
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Alzheimer's Disease International http://www.alz.co.uk/ |
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Description:
Alzheimer's Disease International is an umbrella organisation of Alzheimer associations around the world, which offer support and information to people with dementia and their caregivers. A Global/International perspective.
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research |
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Alzheimer's Research Forum http://www.alzforum.org/ |
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Description:
Information about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Separate areas for researchers, physicians and carers. On-line chat sessions with International experts, forums and resources.
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Category:
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dementia |
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Alzheimer's Society http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ |
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Description:
The Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with all forms of dementia and their carers. Their site includes an excellent selection of downloadable leaflets about many aspects of dementia and dementia care
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