2020

Latest Cleared Concepts: An Early Heads-up for Savvy Scientists Seeking Funding

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Cleared concepts: Early notification for future funding possibilities Marie A. Bernard, Deputy Director, Office of the Director (OD) NIA is happy to unveil our latest collection of cleared concepts for funding opportunity announcements. As presented at our recent National Advisory Council on Aging meeting, this first-of-2020 batch is a substantive set of ideas aimed at […]

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Apply by the 14th for the Butler-Williams Scholars Program

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Are you a post-doc looking to establish your career in aging research? Or a junior faculty member looking to expand your career options? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then the time is now to apply for the 2020 NIA Butler-Williams Scholars Program! The Butler-Williams (B-W) Scholars program gives early career investigators

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Spotting Elder Abuse When You Live Far Away

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If you live far away from your loved one, you may find it hard to evaluate the quality of their care. Here are some ways you can help keep an eye on things no matter where you are: If there is a primary caregiver on the scene or nearby, they can keep tabs on how

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Noticing Changes in Memory and Function

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If you do not see an aging friend or relative often, changes in his or her health may seem dramatic. In contrast, the primary caregiver might not notice such changes or realize that more help, medical treatment, or supervision is needed. Or, the primary caregiver might not want to accept the fact that the health

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Signs it Might be Time to Talk to a Doctor About Memory Problems

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It’s normal to forget things once and a while, but serious memory problems make it hard to do everyday things. But how do you know when to talk to your doctor about memory concerns? Signs include: Asking the same questions over and over again Getting lost in places you know well Not being able to

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Students: Apply now to boost your career as a summer STAR at NIA!

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Arlene Jackson, Intramural Recruitment Specialist, NIA Intramural Research Program It may be winter, but our thoughts are already turning to summer. Not because of the weather, but because that’s when we welcome highly motivated students to NIH to immerse themselves in a unique experience: NIA’s Summer Training in Aging Research (STAR) Program. Learn more from past

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Exercise Safely in Cold Weather

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You can benefit from exercising at any time of the year, even during winter. Before you brave the cold, take a few extra steps to stay safe: Check the weather forecast. If it’s very windy or too cold, exercise indoors. Warm up your muscles before you exercise outside. Try walking or light arm pumping. Wear

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What Do We Know About Diet and Alzheimer’s disease?

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Many studies suggest that what we eat affects the brain’s ability to think and remember. But what do we really know about diet and Alzheimer’s disease? Unlike other risk factors for Alzheimer’s that we can’t change, such as age and genetics, people can control lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, and not smoking. These lifestyle

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Helping a Parent Who is a Caregiver

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A primary caregiver—especially a spouse—may be hesitant to ask for help or a break. Be sure to acknowledge how important the caregiver has been for the care recipient. Also, discuss the physical and emotional effects caregiving can have on people. Although caregiving can be satisfying, it also can be very hard work. Here are some

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New Funding Opportunity From NIA

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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 Opportunity and Notice (published in November 2019) by clicking on the links below: Funding Opportunity

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