Alzheimer's Disease

What is it?

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common disease that first affects memory. As the disease gets worse, it affects other parts of your thinking such as attention, planning, and language. It is the most common cause of dementia.

UHN Resources

UHN Brochures and Pamphlets

• Alzheimer's Disease

  English	Portuguese

• Krembil Neuroscience Centre Booklet for Patients and Families
  

  English

  Chinese

  Portuguese

• Memory Clinic

  English	Portuguese

• Strategies for Dealing with Memory Loss

UHN Clinics or Centres

• Evoked Potentials
• Geriatric Clinic
• Krembil Neuroscience Centre - Memory Disorders
• Memory Clinic
• Neurophysiology Labs

Related Web Sites

• Alzheimer Society of Canada
  Know more about this disease, it's more than simple memory loss.
• Alzheimer Society of Toronto
  This site provides information about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
• Toronto Dementia Network
  This site provides information on the wide range of dementia-specific and dementia-friendly supportive services in Toronto.
• Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center
  Find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources from the U.S. Government's National Institute on Aging.
• Alzheimer's Association
  Learn about Alzheimer's disease through their fact sheets, brochures, and other publications. Information available in different languages.