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University of Washington

University of Washington: Alzheimer's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Designed for high school students, this site has a lot of interesting information about Alzheimer's disease. Definitions, symptoms etc. Also a short story about President Ronald Reagan.
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Vincent Van Gogh

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of van Gogh expresses his life as one who was important in the formation of Fauvism and expressionism.
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Other

Family Caregiver Alliance: Dementia: Is This Dementia and What Does It Mean?

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts on dementia and the reasons for obtaining a diagnosis for suspected dementia. Authors also provide a definition of reversible dementias and degenerative or irreversible dementias. If you are a caregiver, the site helps you define...
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Other

Johns Hopkins Univ.:baltimore Huntington's Disease Cent.

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Huntington's disease, including history of disease, characteristics of disorder, nature of mutation, treatment, and son on.
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Website
Other

Washington Univ.: Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site with general information about Alzheimer's disease. Provides updates on conferences and events, links to current research or related sites, and more.
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American Psychological Association

Apa: Guidelines for Evaluation of Dementia & Age Related Cognitive Change [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a guideline for evaluating dementia and age related cognitive decline.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Parkinson's Disease Workshop

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level online biology course highlighting Parkinson's disease. Course topics include clinical characteristics, structural neuroimaging, neuropathology, genetics, and cognitive function. Course features include reading suggestions...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Alzheimer's Disease?

For Students 9th - 10th
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting over 40 million people worldwide. And though it was discovered over a century ago, scientists are still grappling for a cure. This lesson describes how Alzheimer's...
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Other

Alzheimer's Disease International

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization acts as an umbrella for Alzheimer associations around the world. This organization also offers support and information to people with dementia and their caregivers.
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Website
Mental Health America

Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Multi Infarct Dementia

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive mental health information on a variety of topics dealing with multi-infarct dementia.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Dementia

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides several answers to some perplexing questions about the behavior of people suffering from dementia. The subjects that are covered include: what is dementia, how is dementia treated, how can I deal with agitation, and...
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National Institutes of Health

Ninds: Binswanger's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
A general description of the rare form of Dementia known as Binswanger's Disease.
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Other

Disabled World: Famous People With Disabilities

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a list of well-known people with a disability or mental condition who have overcome their barriers to achieve and contribute to society. Divided by disability category and include actors, world leaders, singers, and...
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Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Is Dementia?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what dementia is and the diseases that cause it in this informative article from Medical News Today. Learn what the signs and symptoms are, the two main categories, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment options are available.
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Article
Other

Pro health.com: Scientists Devise Scale for Measuring Alzheimer's

For Students 9th - 10th
This article reveals that researchers have devised a way to measure the severity of Alzheimer's disease using an index.
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Website
Other

Alzheimer's Society: Risk Factors and Prevention

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative look at dementia, including causes,the different kinds, and treatments that are out there.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Differential Memory Loss and Alzheimer's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this passage and study the chart to answer a five-question quiz related to Differential Memory Loss and Alzheimer's Disease.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Delirium and Dementia 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Use these practice questions on delirium and dementia to review for the NCLEX-RN test.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Nclex Rn Questions on Delirium and Dementia 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Use these practice questions on delirium and dementia to review for the NCLEX-RN test.
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Diffen

Diffen: Alzheimer's vs. Dementia

For Students 5th - 9th
Start learning about two diseases associated with old age with the comparison chart for Alzheimer's vs. Dementia. Then extend learning with an article and video about the topic.
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American Association for Clinical Chemistry

Lab Tests Online: Alzheimer's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site explains what Alzheimer's is and delves into testing, treatment and FAQ's related to the disease. It is important to note that there are no tests available that positively diagnose Alzheimer's. A diagnosis is made...
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National Institutes of Health

Ninds: Dementia With Lewy Bodies

For Students 9th - 10th
Definition, treatment, prognosis, and research of this rare form of Dementia.