> If You Have Alzheimer's

Living With Alzheimer's
The key to coping with Alzheimer's is to understand the relationship between your brain and your behavior. Once you understand this relationship, you can approach your diagnosis with compassion and courage. Consider these ten tips your credo for living with Alzheimer's disease.

How do I cope with my feelings about this disease?
If you have Alzheimer's, it's normal to experience a wide range of difficult feelings about your diagnosis. Here are some tips for coping with the emotional challenges of Alzheimer's.

How do I cope with the daily challenges of this disease?
If you have Alzheimer's, your daily challenges will change over time, but there are some steps you can take now to help your days go more smoothly, both today and in the future.

What Happens Next? A Booklet For Those Just Diagnosed
This booklet was published by the National Institutes of Health and was created by an early-stage support group at Northwestern University's Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago.

Taking Care of Yourself
If you've just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, you might feel that keeping up your physical and emotional health is not worth it. The Alzheimer's Association not only shares why it is paramount that you take care of yourself; the organization also offers several manageable strategies to do so.

Dementia Advocacy and Support Network
DASN International provides Internet-based support groups for those with Alzheimer's or other dementias, advocates for people with dementia, and promotes dementia care based on dignity and respect.

Make Your Voice Heard
The Alzheimer's Association has initiated a nationwide dialogue where people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease can share opinions, join message boards, and attend town hall meetings around the country.

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.