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The following list provides links to other online chat rooms and communities in which people with Alzheimer’s disease can share their unique stories and offer helpful suggestions to living with the disease, or simply lend a compassionate ear.

Check back from time to time to discover new links that we — and you — have come across in our search for the best the internet has to offer.

Alzheimer’s Association Message Board and Chat Rooms (US)

www.alz.org/living_with_alzheimers_message_boards_lwa.asp

The US-based Alzheimer’s Association offers an online forum for people affected by Alzheimer’s with their page dedicated to message boards and chat rooms. Read what others have to say by browsing the page, or register to share your thoughts and experiences, query your colleagues and make new friends.

Alzheimer’s Society of Canada Message Board and Forums

www.alzheimer.ca/english/forums/intro.htm

The Alzheimer Society of Canada’s message board is a place to share your experiences, and exchange information and tips about Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Read the messages posted in a number of forums organized by topic on this page, post your own new message or even reply to a message.

ALZTalk.org

www.alztalk.org

A Fisher Center Foundation initiative (US) that allows people to stay connected with a safe environment for families, friends, and medical professionals to post messages, pictures, and favourite links.

DASN (Dementia Advocacy and Support Network)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DASN

A dementia patient and supporter non-profit organization working to improve the lives of all people with dementia of any kind. This online community is the 'workplace' of DASN International, with a message board, an e-mail list and a chat room (daily real-time chat at 3 p.m. EST and 9 p.m. EST).

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