Publications from Alzheimer's Disease Research

Alzheimer's Disease Research Review
This newsletter, published by BrightFocus' Alzheimer's Disease Research (ADR) program, provides easily understood updates on research currently funded by ADR and other timely information on Alzheimer's disease.

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Alzheimer's Disease Resource List
An extensive list of organizations that can assist Alzheimer's disease patients and caregivers

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Care for the Caregiver: Managing Stress
This 8-page booklet discusses warning signs and ways to reduce the stress associated with caregiving for a person with Alzheimer's.

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Living with Alzheimer's Disease
This 35-page booklet has information for both those with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, including risk factors, risk mitigation, causes and treatment of the disease, as well as coping and caregiving strategies, financial and legal planning, and resources for assistance.

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Safety and the Older Driver
This 10-page booklet discusses medical conditions that can affect driving, safe driving tips and strategies, a self test for drivers, evaluation and discussion of unsafe driving practices and maintaining independence once a decision is made to stop driving.

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Note: this same booklet can also be found in the macular degeneration and glaucoma sections.

Staying Safe: Wandering & the Alzheimer's Patient
This 4-page booklet discusses wandering, preventing the behavior and what to do if a person is missing.

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Through Tara's Eyes
This 42-page booklet has been created to aid parents, teachers, and relatives in explaining Alzheimer's disease to elementary school children. It is designed to be read to the child by an adult in an attempt to stimulate conversation about, and understanding of Alzheimer's disease.

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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: It's Not Just Forgetfulness
This 6-page booklet outlines the three general stages of Alzheimer's disease and answers some of the most commonly asked questions.

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