Hearing loss is a common problem for older adults. About one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss. Here are seven tips on how to cope: If you notice signs of hearing loss, seek professional advice. Let people know you have a hearing problem. Ask people to face you and […]
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Thursday, February 21, 2019 2:00-3:00pm ET (1-2pm CT, 11am-12pm PT) From home-delivered meals to cleaning and legal assistance, reliable and timely home- and community-based services are critical to supporting older adults living in the community and their caregivers, particularly during care transitions. Join the Center for Health and Social Care Integration (CHaSCI) for a webinar
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Keep your heart healthy as you get older by: Being more physically active. Talk with your doctor about the type of activities that would be best for you. Move every day, even just for 10 minutes at a time (or less!). Start by doing activities you enjoy—brisk walking, dancing, bowling, bicycling, or gardening. Get more ideas on how
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People with Alzheimer’s disease may take medicines to treat the disease itself, mood or behavior changes, and other medical conditions. Caregivers can ensure that medicines are taken safely and correctly. Here are some tips to help you manage medications for someone with Alzheimer’s disease: Make a complete list of medications. The list should show the name of
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Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Drug combo removes senescent cells, restores cell growth in obese mouse model—The senolytic drug combination of dasatinib and quercetin cleared senescent cells from obese mice in a study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic
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Caring for a person at the end of life can be complicated. The National Institute on Aging has resources in both English and Spanish to help. Check out these newly translated Spanish-language articles: Proporcionar cuidados de confort al final de la vida (Providing Comfort at the End of Life) Read about how to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort to a
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One way that caregivers can be a big help is by organizing paperwork. It’s a job that can be done even if you live far away. Getting all of the right information in one place can be a lot of work at first, but once it’s done, many other caregiving tasks will be easier. Here are
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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. Drugs and Supplements BHV-4157 for Alzheimer’s Disease (T2 Protect AD) (multiple sites) Valacyclovir for Mild Alzheimer’s Disease (New York, NY)
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