Organ donation

Alzheimer’s research depends on volunteer brain donors. Customize and use these resources on brain donation in your Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

What do you need to do after someone you love dies? Learn about who signs the death certificate, organ donation, and whether you need an autopsy.

Check out these federal resources on organ donation, and learn more about older adults who chose to leave behind the gift of life.

What is an advance directive? How do I set one up? Learn how to decide what health care you would want to receive if you were unable to speak for yourself.