September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day, a day to raise awareness and challenge stigma about the most common form of dementia. If you are looking for information about Alzheimer’s, here are a few places you can start. For other resources, stop by the Health Sciences Library on the third floor of the Li Ka Shing building (ext. 5059), or visit the Patient and Family Learning Centre across from the Marketeria (ext. 2522).
Information for You:
[1] Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias: a practical guide [e-book]
[2] Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders [e-journal]
[3] PsychiatryOnline [e-resource]
[4] PsycINFO [e-resource]
Information for Your Patients:
[1] Alzheimer’s Society Canada [e-resource]
[2] Fisher Centre for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation [e-resource]
[3] Medline Plus – Alzheimer’s Disease [e-resource]
[4] Dementia Support Groups [e-resource]
[5] Toronto Dementia Network [e-resource]
[6] Dementia Resources from Around the World [e-resource]
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