No matter your health and physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. Physical activity can help you maintain your independence and continue to do everything you want to do. Watch this video to learn more about the benefits of physical activity. Read more about the importance of physical activity and other real-life benefits […]
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We are pleased to announce the new Caregiving Visionary Awards. You can nominate employers or individuals, including young caregivers who you think go above and beyond and are deserving of this distinctive recognition. The Difference Collaborative is partnering with Caregiving.com to honor: Caregiving Organizations/Employers This award will spotlight an organization that leads by example and inspires other
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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. New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details, including contact information. Caregivers Online Support and Skills Training for Dementia Caregivers (Austin, TX) Skills Training for LGBT Dementia Caregivers (Atlanta, GA) Drugs
Telehealth is a service that uses video calling and other technologies to help you see your doctor or other health care provider from home instead of at a medical facility. It can often be easier, faster, and less expensive than waiting for and traveling to an in-person appointment. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may
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NIA expands Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence into exciting new fields of aging biology Candace Kerr, Health Scientist Administrator, Division of Aging Biology (DAB)We get so focused on the future of aging research that we sometimes forget its long history. Many of our field’s roots can be traced back to Dr. Nathan Shock, a pioneering
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Some people in their 80s, 90s, and beyond defy the common assumption that cognitive decline is a natural part of aging. These lucky few, called cognitive super agers, perform demonstrably better on memory tests, such as remembering past events or recalling a list of words, compared with other adults their age. Researchers are exploring the
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Telehealth uses video calling and other technologies to support patients and their caregivers at home. By making dementia care and education more accessible, telehealth can help manage dementia issues at home before a crisis happens. Telehealth can help improve dementia care, lessen caregiver burden and stress, and improve quality of life for people with dementia
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Stretching can improve your flexibility and help you move more freely. Flexibility exercises may also make it easier for you to reach down to tie your shoes or look over your shoulder when you back your car out of the driveway. Try the ankle stretch exercise demonstrated below. Sit securely toward the edge of a
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People with Alzheimer’s disease need to be active and do things they enjoy. Plan activities that the person with Alzheimer’s enjoys in your daily routine, and try to do them at a similar time each day. He or she can be a part of the activity or just watch. Here are some daily activities that
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Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events happening at NIA: Epigenetics study updates the dog-to-human age formula with implications for cross-species comparison to help understand human aging processes — A study, in part supported by NIA, used epigenetics to compare aging of dogs and humans. Such epigenetic changes may help researchers better understand
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