Alzheimer’s often complicates caregiving because it might be just one health issue among others. Your loved one with Alzheimer’s may also need care for three or four other health problems. Doctors at the University of Pittsburgh’s Division of Geriatric Medicine, designated a National Center of Excellence by the John Hartford Foundation, recognize the multi-layered response necessary for developing individualized treatment. The University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC) is one of the nation’s leading research centers, specializing in diagnosing and researching Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders like dementia. The center is funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Editor's Note: This article was originally published on June 24, 2015, and was last reviewed on August 29, 2018.