Many older adults want to “age in place,” or stay in their own homes as they get older. These tips can help you age in place:
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New Funding Opportunities From NIA
Do you have questions about applying for NIA research grants? Read the NIA Research and Funding Frequently Asked Questions.
Dementia Increases the Risk and Severity of COVID-19, Study Finds
New study finds that people with #dementia were twice as likely to get COVID-19 compared to people without dementia.
Dementia Friendly America Releases Guidance Videos and a Toolkit for Aspiring Communities
Watch these DFA guidance videos with step-by-step instructions on becoming a nationally recognized Dementia Friendly Community
Do You Know the Five Most Common Forms of Dementia?
Researchers have connected changes in the brain to certain forms of #dementia. Do you know the five most common forms?
Want to Improve Your Sleep Habits?
How does aging change how you sleep? Sleep tends to be shorter and lighter and you may wake up more often during the night.
Check Out the New Community Health Workers Resource Guide
Community Health Workers: A Resource for Healthy Aging and Addressing Dementia, is a valuable tool to use and pass along to communities that include resources & trainings for Community Health Workers. Download your copy today!
NIA Making Changes to Email Distribution Lists
Starting this week, the clinical trials updates will be part of the Alzheimers.gov Highlights list. This will give you more information on Alzheimer’s and related dementias resources and tips via a weekly update on Tuesdays.
Fast Forward Documentary – Debuting this Wednesday, March 24
We wanted to let you know about a new documentary, FAST-FORWARD, debuting this Wednesday, March 24 at 10pm ET/9pm CT on PBS. The John A. Hartford Foundation and Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation provided major funding for the film, which follows…
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Introducing the New Alzheimers.gov!
Looking for information about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias? Check out the new Alzheimers.gov website! Find #Alzheimers and related dementias information, resources, research, and more!