Cognitive health — the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember — is an important component of performing everyday activities. A growing body of scientific research suggests certain lifestyle behaviors may support your cognitive health. Consider incorporating these healthy behaviors…
When a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, family members and friends may be unsure of how to react. Use the holiday season as a chance to tell them about the disease, its effects, and how to communicate with a person…
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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…
Raising the bar on data and biosample sharing from AD/ADRD clinical trialsLaurie Ryan, Chief, Clinical Interventions and Diagnostics Branch, and Suzana Petanceska, Director, Office for Strategic Development and Partnerships, Division of NeuroscienceNIA’s increased funding for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD)…
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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. Biomarkers and Brain…
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The Year 2020 has been like no other. Living during these times of pandemic and social isolation has affected our lives in unimagined ways. Still we rise, for a brighter tomorrow and a brighter New Year. #WeAreInThisTogether #SeasonsGreetings2020
Enjoying a holiday meal together can be an enriching experience for both a person with Alzheimer’s disease and the family members living with them. Try these tips to make holiday mealtimes easier: Serve meals in a consistent, familiar place and…
The city of Southington, Connecticut has developed a community partner website, with some great videos on how a business or other organization can become dementia friendly: https://dementiafriendsct.org/partner-education-page Strohschein Law Group, one of our long time dementia friendly supporters, provided us…
When a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It’s important to talk to children about their concerns and feelings about the loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease. Here are some tips…
