Abra wants to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease. She has found a website from the National Institute on Aging, which is part of the US Department of Health and Human Resources. It offers the following information:

Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet

On this page:

Changes in the Brain
Signs and Symptoms
What Causes Alzheimer’s
Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
Participating in Clinical Trials
Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
Support for Families and Caregivers

For More Information about Alzheimer's Disease:

NIA Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
1-800-438-4380 (toll free)
adear@nia.nih.gov
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
The National Institute on Aging’s ADEAR Center offers information and free print publications about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias for families, caregivers, and health professionals. ADEAR Center staff answer phone calls, emails, and written requests and make referrals to local and national resources.

Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116 (toll free)
www.eldercare.acl.gov

MedlinePlus
National Library of Medicine
www.medlineplus.gov

Which statement is a correct evaluation of the source?

The source is unreliable because it discusses multiple medical conditions.
The source is valid because it is published on a government website.
The source is unreliable because it offers information in free print publications.
The source is valid because it encourages people to participate in a clinical trial.

Department of Health and Human Resources from the US ; this is the context given for the source of information. If the government backs this website, this makes it evident that the source is valid and reliable . Any government will guarantee the information provided is useful for people in general since the government is resposible for health matters. Therefore, the website has published accurate information given by doctors. This information is broad since it has information about the disease and information about the treatment of it. The website also provides the users with more links to broaden the topic.