Anyone who is caring for an aging friend, relative, or parent from afar can be considered a long-distance caregiver. Whether you are helping with finances, arranging for care, or providing emotional support, long-distance caregiving can bring a host of unique challenges. Check out NIA’s infographic for tips for long-distance caregivers. Click here to find the whole infographic.
As part of the annual Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias events hosted by NIH, NIA was set to host the 2020 Dementia Care, Caregiving, and Services summit this past March. While the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing guidance kept us from hosting that meeting as planned, we have been hard at work thinking about how …
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Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events happening at NIA: Brain Donation: A Gift for Future Generations — Brain donation helps researchers study brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, which affect millions of people. Learn about why people donate their brains, the process of brain donation, and how you can …
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Learning how to read food labels can help you make smart food choices. For example, knowing the difference between the date labels — which include “sell by,” “use by,” and “best if used by” tags — helps you understand whether a past-date food is unsafe, or just not as flavorful as it had been. Knowing where to …
Are you ready to get active and want some fresh air while you do it? To stay safe while exercising outdoors, it is important to be prepared. During these times of physical distancing, don’t forget your mask and keep 6 feet of distance from anyone you encounter. For other, non-COVID safety tips, NIA has put …
Beyond smart phones: Applying sensors and devices for healthier aging Yuan Luo, Program Director, and Erika Tarver, Program Analyst, Division of Neuroscience As older adults become more comfortable with using mobile phones, smart watches and fitness trackers, NIA-supported researchers are working to find innovative ways this technology can monitor and improve physical and cognitive health. …
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 of our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. One clear example is the mountain of data …
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BIPOC with Chronic Health Conditions Coping with COVID-19 Wednesday July 22, 2020 2:15 pm ET / 1:15 pm CT / 11:15 am PT Chronic health conditions increase the risk of contracting COVID-19 and the severity of the infection once contracted. Due to the higher rates of chronic health conditions in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of …
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Looking for the latest updates on COVID-19? Visit www.coronavirus.gov to learn how to prepare and protect yourself and what to do if you get sick. Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Combination of healthy lifestyle traits may substantially reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk — …
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With summer here and temperatures rising, it is important to understand the health risks of excessive heat and recognize the signs of heat-related illness. Being hot for too long can be a problem. It can cause several illnesses, all grouped under the name hyperthermia. These factors can increase your risk of hyperthermia: Not drinking enough …
