Search the Internet for information that can help families who are caring for elderly individuals who have health problems, especially mental health disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. What kind of support is available?

Examples of helpful Web sites include those provided by the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center and the National Institute on Aging.

http://www.alzheimers.org/

http://nihseniorhealth.gov/alzheimerscare/toc.html

Look at the Message Boards and Chat Rooms available on some Web sites, such as the Alzheimer's Association Web site. Why do you think these types of resources are so popular? Do you see any problems with obtaining and exchanging information through Message Boards and Chat Rooms?

http://www.alz.org/