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…
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New study finds that people with #dementia were twice as likely to get COVID-19 compared to people without dementia.
It is normal for life events, including major upheavals like the COVID-19 pandemic, and changes to your routine to get in the way of staying active. However, there are ways to get yourself back on track. For example, if you…
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Data harmonization and sharing are essential for COVID-19 research Lis Nielsen, Director, Division of Behavioral and Social Research (BSR), and Ken Santora, Director, Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) Coordinating efforts across all aspects of science are vital to the success…
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Special Alert: COVID-19 Research Opportunities NIA is excited to support the launch of Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics, or RADx, to catalyze the scientific community to improve COVID-19 testing technologies, capacity, and accessibility. As one of the four RADx components, RADx-Underserved Populations…
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Given the COVID-19 outbreak, many medical practices are communicating with patients in different ways, like telehealth. This makes good communication even more important between health care teams and older patients. There are many ways that professionals can improve their communication…
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Has staying home everyday made you feel lonely, afraid, angry, hopeless or some other emotion? These are normal responses to a very abnormal situation. To further assist you during this time, the IDOA offers the following tips and resources.
Older adults or people with severe chronic medical conditions should prepare in advance for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. Watch this video from the CDC's Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases, Dr. Jay C. Butler, to learn…
Older adults or people with severe chronic medical conditions should prepare in advance for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. Watch this video from the CDC's Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases, Dr. Jay C. Butler, to learn…
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