Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

Richard Hargreaves, Ph.D., worldwide head of Discovery Neuroscience for Merck, hosted a roundtable video discussion with Dr. Stephen Hume, an early-stage Alzheimer's disease patient and member of the Alzheimer's Association National Board of Directors, and Patti Kerr, certified Alzheimer's educator, author and former caregiver. They came together to share their personal perspectives on this heartbreaking disease.

Resources for Patients & Caregivers

Finding the resources and support to manage Alzheimer's disease is one of the key steps in coping with the disease. Here are links to a few of the resources available:

 

 

• Alzheimer's Association
• Alzheimer's Association Trial Match™ Initiative
• Alzheimer's Foundation of America
• Caregiver Guide: Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease (National Institute on Aging)
• Lifespan Respite Care Program (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging)
• The Merck Manual – Overview of Geriatric Care