Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery

The National Institute on Aging today released a new edition of Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery, an illustrated, 80-page book written for people with Alzheimer's disease (AD), their families, health care professionals, students, and others with an interest in the disease.

This update to the 2003 edition of Unraveling the Mystery helps readers understand AD, its impact on individuals and society, and research advances to prevent or diminish the effects of the disease. The new edition:

• describes the basics of the healthy brain;
• focuses on changes that occur in a brain affected by AD;
• highlights findings from recent NIA-funded research into the causes of AD, new developments in diagnosis, and the search for new treatments; and
• addresses issues of concern to AD caregivers and families.
  

The book also includes a glossary, a comprehensive list of organizations offering more information, and a list of recommended reading.

To view, download, or order copies of Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery, go to: www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/Unraveling, or call NIA's Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center at 1-800-438-4380.

Bulk orders are welcome. To order copies in bulk, go to: www.niapublications.org/adearorder/bulk.asp.