ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (AD)
DEFINITION: "An irreversible, organic mental disorder characterized by a progressive deterioration of mental functioning that includes loss of memory, especially for recent events, impairment of judgment and abstract thinking, and a deterioration of personality." (Dictionary of Gerontology)
NARROW THE TOPIC:
· Is there any way of preventing Alzheimer's disease?
· What are the promises of genetic therapy, vaccines, and enzymes like Beta-Secretase in treating Alzheimer's?
· Are researchers close to finding an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease?
· How common is Alzheimer's disease among people over 65 years old? Why?
· Should Congress earmark research funds for specific diseases like Alzheimer's?
· Could a surge of new Alzheimer's cases bankrupt the Medicare and Medicaid programs?
· How can someone get help to care for an Alzheimer's patient at home?
· Will stem cell research help in the fight against Alzheimer's disease?
LINCC SUBJECT HEADINGS: Alzheimer Disease; Alzheimer's Disease; Dementia; Memory; Memory disorders
SPECIALIZED SOURCES SHELVED IN THE REFERENCE COLLECTION:
Encyclopedia of Disability REF HV 1568 .E528 2006 Gale Encyclopedia of Science REF G 121 .G37 Encyclopedia of Human Development REF HM 626 .E53 2006 Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing & Allied Health REF RT 21 .G353 2007 Conn's Current Therapy REF RM 101 .C87
AVAILABLE AT THE REFERENCE DESK:
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center: Elderly
Encyclopedia of Family Health
Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects
DSM-IV-TR REF RC 455.2 .C4 D536 2000
STATISTICS:
Health United States (also at the Reference Desk)
National Center for Health Statistics http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/alzheimr.htm
Information Plus: Health and Wellness; Death and Dying; Health and Wellness (Ref Desk) (also available in the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Database)
ELECTRONIC DATABASES:
Academic Search Complete Expanded Academic ASAP OmniFile Full Text Select Edition
Health and Wellness Resource Center
FULL-TEXT NEWSPAPERS: America's Newspapers
SUGGESTED INTERNET SITES:
Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center
Medline Plus
National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center https://www.alz.washington.edu/NONMEMBER/faq.html American Health Assistance Foundation
CITING YOUR SOURCES:
University/College Library Citing Electronic Resources
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