This research guide has been prepared by the staff of the Consumer Health Information Service (CHIS), which is located on the third floor of the Toronto Reference Library in downtown Toronto. CHIS is funded in part by the Government of Ontario.
This brief guide is intended to provide health information. It is a representative, rather than comprehensive, list of organizations and publications on the topic of Alzheimer’s disease. This guide does not imply recommendation of any treatment and should not be substituted for the advice of a health care provider.
Getting started
Definitions
- Alzheimer’s (AHLZ-high-merz) disease
- a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, which causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired. Symptoms include loss of memory, judgment and reasoning, and changes in mood, behaviour and communication abilities. It is the most common form of dementia. [http://www.alzheimer.ca/]
Searching the Toronto Public Library Catalogue
You can search the Toronto Public Library catalogue at any branch or over the Internet.
Suggested Subjects and Keywords
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s Disease – Patients – Care
- Alzheimer’s Disease – Patients – Family relationships
- Alzheimer’s Disease – Patients – Home Care
- Alzheimer’s Disease – Popular works
- Alzheimer’s Disease – Prevention
- Caregivers
- Dementia
Suggested resources
About CHIS
The purpose of the Consumer Health Information Service (CHIS) is to provide public access to a wide range of health and medical information, not to give medical advice or interpretation. Information provided by the Consumer Health Information Service does not imply recommendation or endorsement. It is not a substitute for consultation with a health professional.
Updated: August 2008