Research

Dementia, Cognitive Health, Caregiver Studies Looking for Volunteers

Leave a Comment / Research

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. Caregivers In-Home Technology for Dementia Caregivers (multiple sites) Mindfulness Training for African American Dementia Caregivers (Chapel […]

Dementia, Cognitive Health, Caregiver Studies Looking for Volunteers Read More »

Read the Latest Aging and Alzheimer’s News from NIA

Leave a Comment / National Institute on Aging, News, Research

Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Lower handgrip strength associated with cognitive impairment— NIH-funded study links low handgrip strength to higher likelihood of cognitive impairment in adults over age 50.  Further evidence that controlling high blood pressure can reduce dementia, Alzheimer’s

Read the Latest Aging and Alzheimer’s News from NIA Read More »

Bracing Ourselves for a Big Response to Supplements for Non-Alzheimer’s Grants

Leave a Comment / Research

Anticipating an Avalanche of Applications: Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias-Focused Supplements for Non-Alzheimer’s Grants Kim Kramer, Health Specialist,Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) We at NIA have again issued a Notice advertising a program through which NIH grantees can apply for administrative supplements to add Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) research components to grants that are not

Bracing Ourselves for a Big Response to Supplements for Non-Alzheimer’s Grants Read More »

New NIA Funding Opportunities and Notices of Special Interest

Leave a Comment / National Institute on Aging, Research

Welcome to NIA’s monthly funding opportunities email! This alert links to all of the Funding Opportunity Announcements and notices published by the National Institute on Aging at NIH in the previous month, giving researchers and trainees a heads up about what’s new. Read about the latest NIA Funding Opportunities (published in October 2019) by clicking

New NIA Funding Opportunities and Notices of Special Interest Read More »

Supporting the Next Generation of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Researchers

Leave a Comment / Research

Partha Bhattacharyya, Program Director, Division of Behavioral and Social Research (DBSR), and Nina Silverberg, Director, Alzheimer’s Disease Centers Program, Division of Neuroscience (DN) Thanks to increases in appropriations for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) research, the scientific field has evolved in unprecedented ways in a very short time, and the good news is we’re

Supporting the Next Generation of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Researchers Read More »

Studies Testing New Treatments, Interventions for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Now Recruiting

Leave a Comment / Research

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. Biomarkers and Brain Imaging Biomarker Predictors of Memantine Sensitivity (San Diego, CA) Novel Measures for Alzheimer’s

Studies Testing New Treatments, Interventions for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Now Recruiting Read More »

Studies Testing New Treatments, Interventions for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Now Recruiting

Leave a Comment / Research

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. Biomarkers and Brain Imaging Biomarker Predictors of Memantine Sensitivity (San Diego, CA) Novel Measures for Alzheimer’s

Studies Testing New Treatments, Interventions for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Now Recruiting Read More »

The Alzheimer’s-Down Syndrome Connection

Leave a Comment / Research

Many, but not all, people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer’s disease when they get older. Scientists are conducting basic studies, biomarker studies, and clinical trials to better understand why some people with Down syndrome develop dementia while others do not, measure cognitive and biological changes, and develop treatments. Learn more about research opportunities for people

The Alzheimer’s-Down Syndrome Connection Read More »

New and Featured Studies for MCI, Alzheimer’s

Leave a Comment / Research

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. Biomarkers and Brain Imaging Neuroenergetic Adaptations in Alzheimer’s Disease (PREPARE) (New York, NY) Novel Measures for

New and Featured Studies for MCI, Alzheimer’s Read More »

Copyright © 2026 Illinois Cognitive Resources Network

Last Updated on April 29, 2020

Quickly navigate through our collection of videos by selecting a category. Click on any topic to jump directly to relevant videos and explore insights on dementia, caregiving, brain health, and more.

Video Categories

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Dementia Caregivers
Dementia Friends/Dementia Friendly
Exercise and Physical Activity
For Professionals (The Brain Trust Project Podcast)
Healthy Aging
Home Safety/Fall Prevention
Living with Dementia
Maintaining Quality of Life
Social Isolation
Support Groups (Without Warning and Toolkit Project)
Videos in Spanish (Vídeos en Español)
Why Participate in Dementia Research
Scroll to Top