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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Introducing a new method for tracking and monitoring NIA’s clinical studies Holly Massett, Senior Advisor on Clinical Research Recruitment and Engagement, Division of Extramural Activities (DEA)As NIA’s portfolio of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias clinical research has grown, so has the amount of documents and data to handle. To provide a more efficient and seamless
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Physical activity is a great way for older adults to gain substantial health benefits and maintain independence with age. Try these tips to help you stay motivated to exercise. Find simple ways to make exercise interesting and enjoyable, such as a bike ride. Schedule exercise at convenient times during your day so you are more
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In addition to managing the medical and day-to-day care of people with frontotemporal disorders (a type of dementia), caregivers themselves can face a host of other challenges. Learn about how frontotemporal disorders (FTDs) affect families and resources available to help caregivers with common challenges, including: How FTDs can affect work.FTD caregiver health and support.Long-term care
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Click here to view the full brochure and to register:https://leadingageil.org/events/2020-dementia-course/ Last Updated on October 6, 2020
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