ADEAR: One of the Things Our Government Gets Right

Way back in 1990 Congress created the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center to "compile, archive, and disseminate information concerning Alzheimer's disease" for health professionals, people with AD and their families, and the public." Today the ADEAR Center has a professional staff of specialists available to help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources. Staff actually answer the telephone between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday. 

# Answers to your specific questions about AD;

# Free publications about AD symptoms, diagnosis, related disorders, risk factors, treatment, caregiving tips, home safety tips, and research;

# Referrals to local supportive services and AD centers that specialize in research and diagnosis;

# Spanish language resources;

# Clinical trials information;

# Training materials, guidelines, and a newsletter for health care and care giving professionals (which can also be extremely interesting for caregivers).

# Literature database searches for additional research and reading;

Make a visit to the ADEAR Center. It's well worth the trip for anyone with an interest in Alzheimer's Disease or dementia in general.