Pick's Disease



We get periodic inquiries from families searching for information about Pick's Disease. Pick's Disease is a neurological disease which normally affects adults later in life. It is unrelated to Niemann-Pick Disease. The National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation does not have experience with Pick's Disease.

You can find information about the different forms of Pick's Disease at:

http://www.pdsg.org.uk/ (Pick's Disease Support Group)
http://www.picksdisease.org/ (Pick's Disease.org)
http://www.bhoffcomp.com/coping/picks.html (Pick's Information Page)
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/Facts_about_dementia/What_is_dementia/info_fronto.htm (Alzheimer's Society)
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=pick%27s+disease+ (Google Search)

The Pick's Disease Support Group and Pick's Disease.org both have listservs that can put you in touch with others coping with Pick's Disease.

Local Alzheimer's organizations can provide general information about caring for a person with dementia.