How To Support Your Healthcare Worker Staff During COVID-19 Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:15 pm ET / 1:15 pm CT / 11:15 am PT Healthcare workers are at increased risk for burnout due to the added stresses from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is imperative to support caretakers so that they are able to continue providing […]
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Primary Progressive Aphasia – What You Need to Know Primary Progressive Aphasia, or PPA, is a form of dementia that causes increasing difficulties with wordfinding, grammar production, and/or word comprehension over time. Personality and thinking skills such as memory and face recognition are initially preserved in this condition. PPA can be caused by Alzheimer’s Disease
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Do you have a chronic condition, such as arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, or chronic pain? Did you know that most people with chronic conditions can still exercise? Explore ways to stay physically active with chronic conditions. Being physically active may even help with chronic condition symptoms. To
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Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects individuals with Down syndrome. In fact, estimates suggest that 50% or more of people with Down syndrome will develop Alzheimer’s disease as they age. Adults with Down syndrome typically begin to show symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in their 50s or 60s. Scientists are working hard to understand why people with Down
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Advancing Alzheimer’s and related dementias research: FY 2022 NIH bypass budget and progress report Richard J. Hodes, Director, NIA Beginning in fiscal year (FY) 2015, each July NIH has submitted a “bypass budget” estimate for Alzheimer’s and related dementias research to Congress. The FY 2022 NIH bypass budget calls for researchers to be part of
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Anyone who is caring for an aging friend, relative, or parent from afar can be considered a long-distance caregiver. Whether you are helping with finances, arranging for care, or providing emotional support, long-distance caregiving can bring a host of unique challenges. Check out NIA’s infographic for tips for long-distance caregivers. Click here to find the whole infographic.
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