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Web Resources on Alzheimer's Disease
These nine websites offer information about Alzheimer's disease services, caregiving resources, and related organizations that might have a chapter or office near you. I encourage you to explore what they have to offer.

My Wife Has Alzheimer's. What Services Are Available to Help Me Care for Her?
If you're feeling overwhelmed as a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's disease, consider getting some help from local Alzheimer's agencies. Learn about adult day care, in-home respite care, home health care, and government programs that can ease your caregiving burden.

How Can I Join The Fight Against Alzheimer's?
When your life is affected by Alzheimer's, it's natural to want to join the cause. There are many ways to join the fight against Alzheimer's -- the key is finding the right volunteer opportunity for you.

UCompare HealthCare from About.com
Make informed choices about doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and more in your neighborhood with About.com's UCompare HealthCare tool.

"Caring For Your Parents" Caregiver's Handbook
This online handbook was created in conjunction with the PBS program, "Caring for Your Parents." It includes topics such as how to talk to parents about their increasing needs, how to find and access services, and the importance of caring for the caregiver.

Making Choices About Everyday Care
Communication is the key to making choices about daily care that will work for the whole family. The Family Caregiver Alliance provides a blueprint for choosing appropriate services, with an emphasis on making those with Alzheimer's equal members of decision-making teams.

Respite for Persons With Alzheimer's Disease
Respite services give caregivers a break from the daily tasks of caregiving while providing socialization, supervision, and activities for the person with Alzheimer's. The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center describes different kinds of respite and offers tips for accessing respite services.

Senior Housing Finder
The Alzheimer's Association provides a database of currently licensed assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and other types of housing searchable by geographic location, type of facility, level of Alzheimer's care available, and other criteria.

MD Junction: People Helping People
Here's a unique online support group for those dealing with Alzheimer's disease that allows group members to submit stories and give "hugs" to other group members.

Know It Alz Website
Here's a new twist on Alzheimer's support -- the creators of this website include a daily blog that reveals the lighter side of caregiving.

The Alzheimer's Store
Need Alzheimer's-friendly products? This website features safety gadgets such as door alarms, anti-scalding faucets, and medication reminders designed specifically for families affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Awareness Source
This site was created by a family that has had six relatives diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. 100% of the profits from sales of their jewelry and other gifts go to support Alzheimer's research.

Dolls for Alzheimer's
This organization's mission is to provide therapeutic life-like dolls to women with Alzheimer's. Learn how to request a doll for your loved one or to help make more dolls available for families in need.

ClinicalTrials.gov - The Best Place to Find Research Studies
A service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, this database of clinical studies -- including studies about Alzheimer's causes and treatments -- is searchable by disease and geographic location.