2020

How the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers Can Help You

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NIA established the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) network in 1984 to spark more collaborative, accelerated efforts in translating scientific discoveries into improved diagnosis and care for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Today, NIA funds 31 ADRCs at major medical institutions across the United States and four exploratory centers. For people and families affected […]

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Newly Published Notices of Special Interest from NIA

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This alert links to all of the 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 Notices (published in September 2020) by clicking on the links below: Notices NOT-AG-20-034: Notice of Special Interest: Alzheimer’s-focused administrative

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Connect with NIA leadership on December 7!

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Join NIA December 7 for our Director’s Regional Meeting Patricia Jones, Director, Office of Special PopulationsNIA Director’s Regional Meetings provide an opportunity for our leadership to visit with researchers in parts of the country that may not historically have received significant NIA funding. The goal is to encourage investigators in all career stages to learn

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How Older Adults Can Get Started with Exercise

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Exercise and physical activity are great for your mental and physical health and can help keep you independent as you age. The key to being successful and safe when beginning a physical activity routine is to build slowly from your current fitness level. A steady rate of progress is the best approach for staying motivated

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Shots for Safety

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As you get older, your doctor may recommend vaccinations (shots) to help prevent certain illnesses and to keep you healthy. You can be vaccinated against diseases such as flu, pneumococcal disease, tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, shingles, measles, mumps, and rubella. Talk with your doctor about your health history and which shots you need, and make

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Nominations are Open for the Caregiving Visionary Awards

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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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Volunteers Needed for Clinical Trials and Registries on Alzheimer’s, FTD, Brain Health, Caregiving

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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 

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How to Prepare for a Telehealth Appointment: Tips for Older Adults

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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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