2020

People With Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia Caregivers Needed for Clinical Trials

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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. Mild Cognitive Impairment Cognitive Training and Neuroplasticity in Mild Cognitive Impairment (New York, NY, and Durham, NC) Problem Adaptation Therapy for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Depression (Baltimore, MD, and Bronx and White […]

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Alcohol and Medicines—What You Need to Know

Try this Balance Exercise Today!

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Did you know that having good balance is important for many everyday activities, such as going up and down the stairs? Maintaining good balance also helps you walk safely and avoid tripping and falling over objects in your way. The stand on one foot exercise is a simple balance exercise that you can do almost anytime, anywhere,

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Be Active to Help Prevent Stroke!

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Did you know exercising regularly can help prevent a stroke? You can start taking steps to make physical activity part of your everyday life and lower your risk of having a stroke. Some risk factors for stroke, like age, race, and family history, can’t be controlled. However, exercise is one example of something you can

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Alzheimer’s Association Releases Policy Recommendations to Improve the State and Federal Response to COVID-19 in Long-term Care Settings.

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The Alzheimer’s Association is actively working to pursue recommendations which have not yet been implemented or fully implemented here in Illinois. The ICRN will keep you updated as the work continues. Alzheimers Association COVID19 LTC Policy Recommendations Last Updated on May 27, 2020

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ADEAR Stands For…

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“Would you be a dear and explain what ADEAR means?” “Of course!” ADEAR stands for the “Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Education and Referral Center.” The ADEAR Center offers information and publications for families, caregivers and professionals on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, education and training, and research related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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Check out NIA’s Resources for Dementia Caregivers

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The National Institute on Aging is committed to supporting research and developing materials to help caregivers of persons with dementia. You can find free online information to help you in your caregiving journey on topics including: Managing behavior changes Tips for everyday care activities Safety Legal and financial issues Caregivers and people with Alzheimer’s can make a

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Safe Eating and Alzheimer’s Disease

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In the early stage of Alzheimer’s, people’s eating habits usually don’t change. When changes do occur, living alone may not be safe anymore. Look for these signs to see if living alone is no longer safe for the person with Alzheimer’s: The person forgets to eat. Food has burned because it was left on the

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