2023

Read more of the latest NIA research news in the NIA newsroom.

The Illinois Department of Public Health Dementia Program in the Office of Health Promotion has created The Healthy Brain Newsletter to deliver trusted information and education about healthy cognitive aging, ways to support brain health, dementia caregiver support, and other relevant highlights including community resources and events throughout Illinois.  You can sign up to receive

Funding Opportunity: Due to an insufficient number of applications, IDPH has extended itsfunding opportunity entitled the “Dementia Early Planning Workshop Series for Diverse Populations.”  Applications are now due August 28, 2023.  There are 4 award options ($50-60 each) for a total of $220k.  This is a FY24 project with consideration to renew for 2 additional

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. The most prominent signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease occur when nerve cells in the basal ganglia, an area of the brain that controls movement, become impaired and/or die. Scientists still do not

Over the past decade, NIA-funded science has made significant strides in Alzheimer’s and related dementias research. Watch NIA’s Progress and Potential video series to hear stories of progress from the field: Explore the entire Progress and Potential: Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Research playlist on NIA’s YouTube channel.

Join the Mesulam Center and the South Loop Village on Tuesday, July 25 at 2 PM for a Virtual Memory Café. The theme of this month’s meeting is “Fun in the Sun.” RSVP Here

The sense of smell declines with age and loss of olfactory function is also an early symptom of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. To learn more about the link between sense of smell and brain and cognitive changes, a recent study led by NIA-funded scientistsanalyzed sense of smell, brain imaging, and cognitive performance

Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events from NIA: Read more of the latest NIA research news in the NIA newsroom.

Natural disasters and severe weather are becoming more common, and older adults can be especially vulnerable. Keeping a well-stocked emergency kit can help you stay safe while sheltering at home and ensure you are prepared if you need to evacuate. View this infographic to learn essentials to stock in your emergency kit.