One donated brain can make a huge impact, providing information for hundreds of Alzheimer’s and related dementias research studies. By studying the brains of people who have died — both those who had a brain disorder and those who had healthy brains — researchers learn more about how types of dementia affect the brain and […]
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As we entered 2020, Mental Health America (MHA) was gearing up for yet another amazing Annual Conference in June in the heart of Washington, DC. The venue, programs and speakers were all in place to make it one of the best events yet. Then our entire world literally changed in weeks as the COVID-19 pandemic raced across
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Long-distance caregiving can bring unique challenges, especially during this difficult time. Here are some tips to consider while caring for someone from far away. Research their health condition. Learn as much as you can about your family member’s or friend’s illness, medicines and resources that might be available. Schedule conference calls with doctors, the assisted living facility
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Top Tips to Decrease Coronavirus Anxiety & Improve Emotional Well Being Tuesday, June 30, 2020 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT Are you struggling with managing stress and anxiety associated with these uncertain times? Are you stuck in worry loops and finding it difficult to move past catastrophic thoughts of an uncertain and frightening future?
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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.
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Are you looking for federal resources that may be able to help your family during the pandemic? NIA has compiled a list of federal COVID-19 resources for older adults and caregivers. Explore resources about caregiving during COVID-19 and where to find information about health and safety, health care, housing, finances, and employment. NIA also shared COVID-19 resources
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Join RADC’s Community Relations Manager, Karen Graham and Geriatric Psychiatrist, Dr. Sandra Swantek for a very informative discussion on the challenges of Alzheimer’s caregivers during COVID-19. To register: https://Rush.zoom.us…/register/tJ0ofu2tqj0qH9HitVDoEJvRLY
Dear DFA community leads, As many of you will recall, twice a year, DFA collects information from dementia friendly communities on your efforts. We use this information to keep a pulse on the DFA network, improve our resources/technical assistance, and to provide updates to key partners and funders. Please note, if your community has two
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