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Dementia

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Alzheimer's Association: Information about Alzheimer's disease, support organisations, and research.
Author: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association
Subjects: alzheimer's disease, dementia, health charities
DeweyClass: 616.8
Resource type: documents
Alzheimer's Disease Research: Non-profit organisation providing information on Alzheimer's disease aimed at the general public. Focuses on current research areas, treatment options and offers advice on ways of coping with the disease. Additional resources include a monthly newsletter, educational illustrations and videos.
Author: American Health Assistance Foundation
Subjects: alzheimer's disease, dementia
DeweyClass: 616.8
Resource type: documents, images, moving images
Alzheimer's Disease Society: Information about Alzheimer's disease and other common forms of dementia, advice and help for carers, related news and events. The Society provides information for people with dementia, support for carers, day and home care, and funds medical and scientific research for improved health and social services and greater public understanding of dementia.
Author: Alzheimer's Disease Society
Subjects: alzheimer's disease, dementia
DeweyClass: 616.831
Resource type: documents, institution
Brain Connections Online: Pointers to organisations that provide information on brain disorders. Covers a wide range of conditions from alcohol and drug abuse and Alzheimer's disease, to Tourette Syndrome and Tuberous Sclerosis.
Author: Lester, John
Subjects: addiction, alcohol, alzheimer's disease, brain, dementia, multiple sclerosis, neurology, tourette syndrome
DeweyClass: 616.8
Resource type: index
Dementia Services Development Centre: Website of the non-profit organisation based at the University of Stirling, which aims to disseminate information concerning the latest developments in dementia care. The portal acts as a gateway to a range of resources concerning dementia for sufferers and their carers, as well as researchers. Includes information about the Library and Information Service with access to the browable online collection.
Author: Dementia Services Development Centre
Subjects: dementia, special libraries
DeweyClass: 616.83
Resource type: documents
Dementia Web: A source of information, advice, education, research findings and support for patients, carers, doctors and other professionals.
Author: University College London Institute of Neurology
Subjects: dementia
DeweyClass: 616.83
Resource type: documents
Kingshill Research Centre: Aims to provide patients and carers with access to the information they need to understand and cope with dementia. Includes a study of the NHS process, broken down into 10 stages from initial suspicions before diagnosis to treatment and care after dementia is diagnosed. Also offers information about medical research including definitions of scientific research and clinical trials, what they may involve, how clinical trials work, and what to consider when deciding whether to participate in medical research. An overview of organisations, books, and Internet resources providing information, advice, and help to people with dementia and their carers also features.
Author: Kingshill Research Centre, Victoria Hospital, Swindon
Subjects: alzheimer's disease, dementia, mental health services
DeweyClass: 616.8
Resource type: documents
LewyNet: For workers, patients, and carers interested in dementia with LewyBodies, which, in many hospitals, is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. The name for the disease comes from the presence of abnormal lumps which develop inside nerve cells called Lewy bodies.
Author: Lowe, Jim
Subjects: ageing, dementia
DeweyClass: 616.8
Resource type: documents