June 2019

Get the facts about Alzheimer’s disease

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An Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis can be overwhelming. Get the facts about Alzheimer’s from the National Institute on Aging on topics including: 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 Visit NIH website for more about Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and […]

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Looking for Healthy Volunteers, Caregivers, People with MCI and Alzheimer’s disease

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Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s , related dementias, and cognitive health?  Search for clinical trials and studies near you with NIA’s clinical trials finder. Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s , related dementias, and cognitive health? New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details, including contact information. Biomarkers and Imaging

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Research Funding

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This alert links to all of the Funding Opportunity Announcements and notices published by the National Institute on Aging at NIH in the previous month. giving researchers and trainees a heads up about what’s new. Read about the latest NIA Funding Opportunities (published in May 2019) by clicking on the links below: PAR-19-269: Cognitive Systems

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Dr. Patricia Boyle of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center Featured in the Journal of the American Medical Association

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Dr. Boyle was recently interviewed by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), on the susceptibility of dementia patients falling for money scams. Continue reading to see an excerpt from the article: Medical News & Perspectives Low Awareness of Scammers’ Tactics Linked to Dementia Risk in Cognitively Normal People Rita Rubin, MA JAMA. Published online June 12,

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[DFA] NADRC Webinar: Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness Among People Living with Dementia

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Studies indicate that 28 percent to 34 percent of people with dementia are socially isolated and live alone. with no one else living in the home to observe changes in the individual’s cognitive and functional abilities, the progressive decline associated with dementia may go unnoticed until an emergency occurs. In addition, some studies have found

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Volunteering for Alzheimer’s Research – Keretha’s Story

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Keretha lost her mother to dementia. As she says, “Alzheimer’s doesn’t just impact a person, but the entire family.” Now, Keretha volunteers for Alzheimer’s research and hopes to set an example for increased participation by African Americans, who have a higher risk for developing dementia. Watch Keretha’s story and learn more about participating in Alzheimer’s and dementia

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“Why I Volunteer for Research,” A Caregiver’s Story

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When both of Will’s parents developed dementia, he and his wife moved back into his childhood home to be full-time caregivers. Watch as he discusses how participating in a clinical trial helped him take better care of himself physically and receive emotional support from other caregivers in his community. Learn more about volunteering for Alzheimer’s and

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