As 2021 comes to a close, NIA invites you to explore some of the most popular health information topics from this past year: Four Types of Exercise Can Improve Your Health and Physical Ability — Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each one has […]
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Vascular dementia refers to changes to memory, thinking, and behavior resulting from conditions that cause damage to blood vessels in the brain. The brains of people with vascular dementia often show evidence of prior strokes, thickening blood vessel walls, and thinning white matter — the brain’s connecting “wires” that relay messages between regions. Researchers are
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Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events from NIA: Viagra associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease — A recent study found that people who took sildenafil, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension, were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Ritalin reduced apathy in NIA-funded Alzheimer’s clinical trial — The
When a family member has Alzheimer’s disease it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It is important to talk to them about what is happening. How much and what kind of information to share depends on the child’s age and relationship to the person with Alzheimer’s. For Alzheimer’s books and other material,
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Read about the latest NIA Funding Opportunities (published in November 2021) by clicking on the links below: PAR-22-047: Alzheimer’s Drug-Development Program (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) RFA-AG-23-004: Understanding Place-Based Health Inequalities in Mid-Life (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) RFA-AG-22-030: Resource Networks for Protein Polymorphisms in Alzheimer’s Disease and its Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) (U24 Clinical Trial Not
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As 2021 comes to a close, NIA invites you to explore some of the most popular caregiving topics from the past year: Getting help with Alzheimer’s Caregiving As your loved one moves through the stages of Alzheimer’s, he or she will need more care—and you will need more help. Explore resources you can use for support
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NIA’s new exercise guide in Spanish can help you learn about the benefits of exercise and physical activity as you age. Whether you’re just starting out, getting back to exercising after a break, or are fit enough to run a three-mile race, this guide is for everyone, including those who live with a disability or
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Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and everyday activities. There are several conditions that cause dementia, and a person’s symptoms can vary depending on the type. View the infographic to learn about the different types of dementia. You
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With COVID-19 cases on the rise again, it is more important than ever that caregivers have a Plan B in the event that they contract the virus and are unable to care for their loved one with dementia. Here are some things to consider:
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