Alzheimer's Demonstration Program
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If you are looking for help regarding caregiving instead of the technical topics covered in this page, please go here: Help! Where to Find It

Please choose from the following topics to help you get the most out of your visit to the Alzheimer's Demonstration Web Site:

Plug-ins
PDF's
Site Navigation
Site Index
Search
Contact Alzheimer's Demonstration Program

Plug-ins

Q: What is a plug-in?

A: A plug-in is additional software that you can install for your web browser to add functionality. Plug-ins are commonly used to add video, audio, and other features and capabilities to your web browser. Fortunately, all the plug-ins used on the Alzheimer's Demonstration Web Site can be downloaded for free off the World Wide Web.

Q: What plug-ins are used on the Alzheimer's Demonstration Web Site?

A: Acrobat® Reader

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader allows you to view and print Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Acrobat® Reader is available from the Acrobat® Reader Download page. Read more about PDF files below. Click on the Image below to get Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.

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PDF's

Q: What are PDF's and how do I use them?

A: PDF stands for Portable Document Format. PDF's keep the look and feel of documents that must maintain specific formatting. PDF files are compact, cross-platform, and can be viewed by anyone with the free Acrobat Reader.

PDF files on this site are indicated by the following: PDF

To view a PDF file, you will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader installed on your personal computer. Acrobat ®Reader can be downloaded from Adobe's web site at no cost.

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Site Navigation

Since people understand information in different ways, the Alzheimer's Demonstration Web Site has been organized and designed to allow you to navigate through the site with relative ease. The images and information below identify and explain the features and navigation methods of the site: The representative pages shown below include the Home Page and Resources and Links - Content Level Page.

Home Page
Home Page

1) Features in the header include the Alzheimer's Demonstration logo which takes you to the Home Page, a Shortcuts pull down menu listing the major topics of the site, and Search field.
2) Features found in this area include the main section links that take you to the Professionals & Providers section, Caregivers & Families section, and AOA Home Page.
3) The feature found in this area includes a folder image that serves as a links to the Professionals and Providers section.
4) The feature found in this area includes a folder image that serves as a links to the Caregivers and Families section.
5) The feature found in this area includes breaking news, announcements, and highlights.
6) Features in the footer include links to the Alz Demo Background and Site Utilites: Disclaimer, En Español, Site Index, and Help.

Content Level Page
Resources and Links

1) Features in the header include the Alzheimer's Demonstration logo which takes you to the Home Page, section title which serves as a link to the corresponding main section page, a Shortcuts pull down menu listing the major topics of the site, and Search field. The header also includes tab images which serve as the top or main navigation.
2) Features found in this area include the main section links that take you to the Professionals & Providers section, Caregivers & Families section, and AOA Home Page.
3) Features found in the local navigation area include links to each of the sub sections. The presence of a down-pointing arrow indicates that there are sub topics found under the particular sub section.
4) The main content of the page is featured in this area. In come cases, there will be a sub navigation to child pages of this section. Internal as well as external links can be found in this area.
5) Features found in the Related Information area include links to pages within or outside the site that are related to the main content of the page.
6) Features in the footer include links to the Alz Demo Background and Site Utilites: Disclaimer, En español, Site Index, and Help.

Another effective way to navigate through the site is to use the Site Index.

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Site Index

Q: Is there a Table of Contents for the Alzheimer's Demonstration Web Site?

A: A quick method of finding the major topics or sections within the Alzheimer's Demonstration Web Site is to use the Site Index. A site index is the web equivalent of a table of contents. The site index is basically a list of the main topic areas and sections within the site. If you click on a topic that is found in the site index, you will be taken to that page.

In addition to the site's table of contents, the Site Index also includes a Search feature. Read more about this below.

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Search

Q: How do I search the Alzheimer's Demonstration Web Site?

A: You can search the contents of the Alzheimer's Demonstration Web Site by using the Search field found in the header of each page. In the search field, enter a keyword or phrase you are interested in, hit the Find button, and the system will list all the pages on the site that contain the entered keyword or phrase. This is an effective way to find all the instances pertaining to a specific subject across the site.

You can also search the contents of the site by using the
Search feature found in the Site Index. In addition to entering a keyword or phrase, you also have the option of searching within a specific section within the site: Alz Demo Background, Caregivers and Families, Professionals and Providers, and Utilities. These sections are found in the pull-down menu located beneath the search field.

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Contact Alzheimer's Demonstration Program

Lori Stalbaum
Administration on Aging
330 Independence Ave.
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 357-3452
Email: Lori Stalbaum

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