Alzheimer's disease resources for the Seattle area, Puget Sound, Pacific Northwest, Online Alzheimer's resources about research, caregiving, news stories, news updates, caregiving resources, dementia resources
Local Resources
- Alzheimer's Association Western and Central Washington Chapter, the most comprehensive caregiver and patient resource for those facing Alzheimer's
- Senior Services, serves older adults and their loved ones in Washington State
- Full Life Care, runs adult day health centers to help keep seniors active and to provide adult day care and, thus, respite for tired caregivers
- Alzheimer Society of Washington, provides community Alzheimer's education and advocacy in the greater Seattle area (located in Bellingham, WA)
- Elderwise Adult Day Enrichment Program, engaging activities and educational opportunities for seniors
- Alzheimer's Resource Directory (PDF), a local guide for family caregivers and health care professionals
- Aging and Disability Services and Resources, provides senior and caregiver resources for the King County area
- Aging Well Consortium, a blog that addresses elder care issues and aging well
- The Biology of Aging, a local center focused on the biology and genetics of aging
- The de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging, a center dedicated to advancing healthy living options for older adults to the medical community
Online Resources
- Alzheimer's Association Virtual Library, over 5,000 online resources for Alzheimer's disease
- Aging Parents and Elder Care, valuable resources and information for caregivers
- The Family Caregiver Alliance, a public voice for caregivers that provides information, education, services, and advocacy
- The National Organization for Rare Disorders, works to educate and advocate for individuals with rare disorders and is particularly useful for people with rare forms of dementia
- 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures (PDF) from the Alzheimer's Association
- Dementia: A Public Health Priority a report from the World Health Organization
- AD Library, search over 8,500 articles and other literature related to Alzheimer's disease
- Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, caring for the Alzheimer's disease patient
Online Alzheimer's News & Updates
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