A note from the City of Evanston: “Thank you so much for all of your continued support and interest in helping older adults in our community! The City of Evanston is truly fortunate to have such a strong network of caring individuals and organizations working hard to improve the lives of every Evanstonian. We would […]
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Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Markers of abnormal liver function linked to Alzheimer’s disease— An NIA-supported study found that abnormal liver function in older adults was associated with biomarker changes and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. From ‘trash’ to treasure:
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A note from Tessa McEwen of UChicago: “Hi all, I’ll include this here (and for the minutes if relevant). We had a successful boat ride on the Chicago River on Tuesday, September 24, (dementia friendly cruise). Over 100 attendees for this 2nd annual event, with refreshments, music, art-making, and donated handmade quilts for each one
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Anyone, anywhere, can be a long-distance caregiver. If you are living an hour or more away from a person who needs your help, you’re probably a long-distance caregiver. It can be overwhelming to get started. Here are some first steps you can take: Ask the primary caregiver, if there is one, and the care recipient how you
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Older people can be especially vulnerable during extreme weather and natural disasters. Read and share this infographic for 6 tips on how to be prepared for emergencies. Visit the NIH website to learn more about disaster preparedness and older people. Last Updated on April 29, 2020
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Women may experience a variety of signs or symptoms of menopause. Here are the most common changes women might notice at this stage in life: Change in your period. This might be what you notice first. Your periods may no longer be regular. They may be shorter or last longer. You might bleed more or
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Time flies: Register today for the third Geroscience Summit! Felipe Sierra, Director, Division of Aging Biology (DAB) In aging, as well as in the study of aging, it’s true that time flies. It’s exciting to witness the new field of geroscience emerging in the 6 short years since our first summit. Believe it or not, NIA’s third Geroscience
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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 August 2019) by clicking on the links below: PAR-19-338: Limited Competition:
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Photos from the 25th Annual Reflections Festival held Wednesday, September 18, at The Art Institute of Chicago. The Art Institute partners with the Arts for Brain Coalition to promote health and wellness to older adults through creative art expressions. A full day of activities included a lecture: “Mythologies of African Art”, exhibit viewings, and break out
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Supporting the best science means supporting diverse talent Richard Hodes, Director, and Marie A. Bernard, Deputy Director, Office Of The Director (OD) When NIH Director Francis Collins announced on June 12 that he would no longer participate in conference panels that fail to reflect gender and other diversity, he drew considerable attention from the scientific community and
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