Links You Can Use
For those wishing to learn more about a disease, connect with a community of supporters, or stay updated on research findings, the following links will be useful. This is not a complete listing of those organizations, associations and resources available but a starting point.
Alzheimer's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
Huntington's Disease
Prion Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease Center at University of Pennsylvania
Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center (ADEAR)
Al(t)zheimer's - Changing Our Approach to Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Other Cognitive Challenges
U.S. Government Presents National Plan to Fight Alzheimer's Disease. NIA Press Release...
More information on the Draft National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease (NAPA).
World Health Organization's Report - Dementia: A Public Health Priority. Download PDF of Report...
Parkinson's Disease Sites:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease:
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)/Pick's Disease:
Center for Frontotemporal Dementia at Penn
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
Planning for Hope - Living with Frontotemporal Dementia, a documentary
e-Book: Planning for Hope Know the early signs of FTD -Frontotemporal...slideshare.net
Huntingon's Disease:
Huntington's Disease Society of America
We Move - Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders