Health care - Resources

Below is a collection of additional resources for each of the topic areas described in the health care section of this site. Each of these resources has been evaluated for you and is considered relevant, readable and reliable (top 25% of over 500 resources we have reviewed).

Learning about dementia

Alzheimer Society of Canada. Shared experiences: suggestions for those with alzheimer disease. Toronto, Canada: Alzheimer Society of Canada. 

Alzheimer Society of Canada. Frontotemporal dementia.

Alzheimer Society of Canada. Lewy body dementia

Alzheimer Society of Canada. Mixed dementia.

Alzheimer Society of Canada. Rare types of dementia.

Alzheimer Society of Canada. Vascular dementia

Alzheimer Society of Canada. Young-onset dementia.

Alzheimer Society of Canada. Conditions related to dementia.

Alzheimer Society of Canada. The progression of Alzheimer's disease: early stage, middle, late stage and end of life.

Alzheimer Society of Canada.Myths and realities about dementia.

Alzheimer Society of Canada. 10 warning signs.

Diamond, J. (2008).A report on Alzheimer's disease and current research. Toronto, Canada: Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Lewy Body Dementia Association.

Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program.Before/early diagnosis. A "By Us For Us" Guide. 

Assessment and testing

Alzheimer Society of Canada. 10 warning signs..

Alzheimer Society of Canada. Getting a diagnosis, getting tested

Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program. Before/early diagnosis. A "By Us For Us" Guide. 

Treatment and medications

Alzheimer Society of Canada. Medications approved for Alzheimer’s Disease.

Alzheimer Society of Canada. Treatment options.

Diamond, J. (2008).A report on Alzheimer's disease and current research. Toronto, Canada: Alzheimer Society of Canada.

Health care professionals

Alzheimer Society of Canada. Diagnosis and screening (for health care professionals).