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April 2022
Cataract Removal Linked to a Reduction in Dementia Risk
An NIA-supported study found that undergoing cataract removal was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia among older adults. Researchers analyzed data from a subset of participants from the Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) study. Participants were 65 years or older, dementia-free at the start of the study, and diagnosed with cataracts before the
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🎵“You gotta keep your head up” | Andy Grammer to Keynote MHA’s 2022 Annual Conference
Mental Health America (MHA) is excited to announce that multi-platinum pop artist Andy Grammer will take the main stage at our 2022 Annual Conference: Forward Together: Recovery, Healing, Hope, June 9-11. Andy Grammer has carved out a prolific pop presence with an impressive catalog of bona fide platinum hits — including “Honey, I’m Good,” “Keep
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Join the Virtual Screening: Shifting The Narrative: The Story of Lorenzo’s House
Lorenzo’s House was founded on one single love story – amid thousands, about how a younger-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis touches a family.
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How Can I Stay Connected with an Aging Parent or Relative from Far Away?
Try to find people who live near your loved one and can provide a realistic view of what is going on. This may be your other parent. A social worker may be able to provide updates and help with making decisions. Many families schedule conference calls with doctors, the assisted living facility team, or nursing
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Data shows racial disparities in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis between Black and white research study participants
Black participants in Alzheimer’s disease research studies were 35% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and related dementias than white participants, despite national statistics that indicate that Black Americans are overall about twice as likely to develop dementias than whites. The analysis of data on study participants from across NIA’s network of Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease: A Resource List
Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease occurs between a person’s 30s to mid-60s. It is rare, representing less than 10 percent of all people who have Alzheimer’s. People with this disorder are younger than those with late-onset Alzheimer’s and face different issues, such as dealing with disability at work, raising children, and finding the right support groups. This resource
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Setting Goals to be More Active Slows Memory Decline in Older African Americans
Older African Americans with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who got help setting goals to be more socially, physically, or cognitively active had slower memory decline than those who did not receive such help, concludes an NIA-funded study published Sept. 10 in JAMA Neurology. The results point to a possible way to reduce dementia risk in African Americans, who
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Want to Improve Your Sleep Habits?
Sleep is important for your body. It can affect many different aspects of your well-being, ranging from brain and heart health to overall energy levels and your ability to fight off disease. If you wake up tired, feel easily annoyed, have trouble falling asleep, or have trouble staying asleep, these may be signs you’re not
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Fostering Alzheimer’s Brain Donation Among African Americans
Increasing African-American participation in medical research is challenging for a number of understandable and well-documented reasons. In part, many African Americans may mistrust medical research and the medical establishment based on past abuses, such as the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study. However, several NIA-supported Alzheimer’s Disease Center (ADC) researchers, in collaboration with members of their local African-American communities,
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