Site Instructions
Introduction
Welcome to ALZinfo.org, the Alzheimer's information site. Our mission is to provide a single point of entry for comprehensive information and resources on Alzheimer's disease. ALZinfo.org is for caregivers, family members, people living with Alzheimer's, and anyone who has an interest
in conquering this devastating disease. Think of us as your lifeline for everything related to Alzheimer's disease.
This site is brought to you by the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to the cause, care and cure of Alzheimer's.
On ALZinfo.org, you'll find answers to your questions about:
- warning signs and symptoms
- diagnosis and treatment
- the latest medical breakthroughs
- caregiving information and tips
- financial and legal assistance
- continuing care facilities
- hospice
 and end-of-life services
...and much, much more.
ALZinfo.org will help you become informed and stay informed. So get acquainted with the site. Explore our topic areas and special features. Search the extensive Resource Locator database of senior care services and resources. Join our growing community to stay abreast of the latest news. Most
importantly, visit often, because there is always something new happening in Alzheimer's research and care, and ALZinfo.org will keep you up to date. During your travels on the site you will notice that links are colored in blue, while the links to pages you've already been to appear in orange. Only links to other pages work this way. Links to content on the same page do not change. Finally, you can return to the homepage at any time by clicking on the large ALZinfo.org logo in the top-left corner.
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Content Overview
ALZinfo.org is organized into different topic areas to help you find what you need quickly. Each of these has its own link on the horizontal navigation bar at the top of your screen, just under the site's logo. You can place your mouse cursor over the bars to see what subjects are covered
in each section.
The primary topic areas are:
...and much, much more.
The Foundation section provides more information about the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation, its scientific advisors and trustees, and philanthropic programs, including a documentary now airing on public television.
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Resource Locator
In addition to the breadth of information on ALZinfo.org, we are meticulously amassing the largest single collection of Alzheimer's-specific databases on the World Wide Web, to help you find the resources and services you need. Utilizing technology from MapQuest, the site is even able to
provide detailed driving instructions and maps along with the information you have selected. By going to the Resource Locator and simply entering your zip code, city or state, you can search more than 100,000 listings, including:
- Doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Hospitals and pharmacies
- Continuing care facilities, from adult day care to nursing homes
- Care management resources
- Legal and financial assistance
- Helpful numbers for government programs and agencies
- and much, much more.
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Special Features
We've tried to make a complex medical subject understandable. Still, you may encounter some terms with which you are not familiar. That's why we've created our own glossary to define difficult words and medical terms. Throughout the site you will
notice words followed by this blue graphic. Clicking on the will open a small new window on your screen that defines the word you've
selected. Then you just click "close" to return to the content. If you ever come upon a word that you think should be in the glossary but is not, you can write us at Glossary@alzinfo.org and we'll add it to our definitions list.
Your donation to The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation will support cutting-edge scientific research aimed at curing Alzheimer's disease, and will help keep ALZinfo.org on top of new developments in Alzheimer's care. Even
the smallest contribution can help us win the war against Alzheimer's.
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Community
Joining the ALZinfo.org doesn't cost anything and offers you the benefits of being part of a community of people who share common concerns. Your registration will help you stay informed
of the latest advances in Alzheimer's care and research through periodic emails about new features, content updates, breaking news and events of interest.
As a member, you'll also receive advance notice of special chat events, which will give you the opportunity to ask your questions of leading experts in the field. Future chat topics include Advances in Medical Treatment, Coping with Caregiving, Legal & Financial Issues in Alzheimer's Care and many others.
Our Community section is also the place to post messages to Message Boards on various topics related to Alzheimer's care. The Message Boards will be divided into different topic areas so you can visit those that are most relevant to you and connect with people who have similar interests.
As ALZinfo.org grows and continues to build partnerships with organizations that serve the needs of seniors, more member benefits will be announced.
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Website Disclaimer
Your use of this website is at your own risk. The relationship between you and The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation is not a physician-patient relationship or other similar relationship. This website contains information, data, text and other content (Materials) compiled from a variety of sources (Information Providers). This website is provided for your convenience, and is intended to broaden consumer understanding and knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related health care topics. The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation does not endorse nor is it responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any Materials. The Materials are not exhaustive and should not be considered complete or up-to-date. It is your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, opinion or other Materials available through the Site. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE SITE IS INTENDED TO BE, AND MUST NOT BE TAKEN TO BE, THE PRACTICE OF LAW, THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE,
OR NURSING, OR PROVIDING OF HEALTH CARE ADVICE OR INSTRUCTION FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT. The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation does not recommend the self-management of health problems. You should never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here.
Everything on this website is provided to you as is and as available without warranty of any kind, either express, implied or statutory, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation makes no warranties (and hereby expressly disclaims all warranties) about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the materials, information, and links, or about the use or results of the use of the information obtained from this website. The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation cannot and does not guarantee or warrant that your use of this website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, that defects will be corrected, or that this website or the server(s) on which this website is hosted are free of viruses or other harmful components.
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Contact Us
We want to hear from you! Please contact us to tell us what you think about ALZinfo.org, or what features you'd like to see added. Also, if you have a question to which you can't find the answer on ALZinfo.org, please let us know. You can write us at info@alzinfo.org,
or visit Contact Us for more contact information.
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