"The Alzheimer Research Forum is an independent nonprofit organization" of science and medical professionals dedicated to research and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The site includes up-to-date information in the form of news, papers of the week, journal article abstracts in advance, live discussions, and more. A wide variety of resources focus on many different aspects of Alzheimer's...

Over 5 million Americans of all ages are estimated to have Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Researchers around the globe are working to find a cure, studying what happens to the brain, how long people can live with the disease, and whether or not it is reversible. From PBS's popular NOVA series comes "Can Alzheimer's Be Stopped?", a...