Free booklet unravels the mystery of Alzheimer’s

Thousands of scientists, health care providers, families and volunteer organizations are seeking ways to manage, treat and, perhaps, eventually prevent Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

AD is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Though the risk of developing AD increases with age, it’s not a part of normal aging.

A look at recent research, a clear explanation of the facts and the feelings associated with AD (for patients and their families and friends), and clues to slowing the progression of the condition can all be found in a free publication from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The beautifully illustrated 60-page booklet is easy-to-read and includes a CD-ROM from which you can view an animation of how AD affects the brain.

For a copy of the booklet, call the NIA’s Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center at (800) 438-4380; e-mail: adear@alzheimers.org; or visit: www.alzheimers.org.

This story was provided by the North American Precis Syndicate.