For physicians

For patients and families

Professional resources

For physicians

Alzheimer's Association resources:

•   Tools for Early Identification, Assessment and Treatment  (40 pages)
  (Alzheimer's Association with the National Care Consortium)
  
  
• Treating Alzheimer's
  
  
• Counseling Families
  
  
• Coordinated Care
  
  
• Caring for Diverse Populations
  Includes educational and outreach materials for African-Americans and Spanish-speaking, Chinese and Korean populations

References for diagnostic criteria:

• DSM-IV Criteria
  American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition. Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Press, 1994.
  For more information call American Psychiatric Press at 1.800.368.5777.
  
  
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Criteria
  Roman, G. C., et al. Vascular dementia: diagnostic criteria for research studies. Report of the NINDS-AIREN international workshop. Neurology (February 1993), vol. 43 (2): 250-60.
  
  
• National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke (NINCDS) and the Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders Association Criteria
  McKhann, G., et al. Mental and clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease: Report of the NINCDS-ADRDA Work Group under the auspices of the Department of Health and Human Services Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease. Neurology (July 1984), vol. 34 (7): 939-44.

Other resources:

Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Guidelines
Early Alzheimer's Disease: Patient and Family Guide

American Academy of Neurology
 Guideline Summary for Point of Care: Detection, Diagnosis and Management of Dementia  (4 pages)

American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry
Position Statement: Principles of Care for Patients With Dementia Resulting From Alzheimer Disease

Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease Management

•   Guidelines  (2 pages)
  

•   Supporting Document  (122 pages)
  

For patients and families

• Alzheimer's Association
  The Alzheimer's Association has offices throughout the country that provide educational and support services to all those affected by Alzheimer's. Our 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900 offers care consultation, information and referral. Our message boards offer people living with Alzheimer's, caregivers and health professionals online support and an opportunity to share experiences and information. Find local Alzheimer's office.
  
• Educational Materials
  Topic sheets and brochures covering the basics of Alzheimer's disease and care
  
  
• Patient materials for specific ethnic and racial groups are in Caring for Diverse Populations
  
•  Monitoring Abuse (1 page)
  
• Hospitalization Happens: A Guide to Hospital Visits for Individuals with Memory Loss
  Information from the National Institute on Aging. 

Professional resources

	Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease(ICAD) ICAD brings together top dementia researchers to engage in a multidisciplinary international exchange of ideas.
	Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer Research and Treatment (ISTAART) ISTAART is a professional society for scientists, physicians and other professionals involved in the causes and treatments of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
	Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association is a peer-reviewed publication that covers the entire research spectrum from laboratory science to experimental drugs and innovations in dementia care and practice.