World Alzheimer’s Month, started in 2012, is an international campaign by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. World Alzheimer’s Month is recognized every September. World Alzheimer’s Day is on the 21 September each year.
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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 Funding Opportunities (published in July 2020) by clicking on the links below: RFA-AG-21-028: Limited Competition
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New chance to advance inclusion of all ages in research Jaron Lockett, Scientific Program Analyst, Office of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation In 2017, NIH hosted its first Inclusion Across the Lifespan (IAL) workshop to examine the science of including various and diverse populations in clinical studies, particularly children and older adults, who have very specific
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Are you considering adding exercise to your daily routine or significantly increasing your level of activity? Talk with your doctor about the exercises and physical activities that are best for you. Consider asking your doctor these three questions: Are there any exercises or activities I should avoid? Is my preventive care up to date? How
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AlzPED: A roadmap for increasing rigor and reproducibility of preclinical studies Lorenzo Refolo, Chief, Translational Research Branch, Division of Neuroscience (DN) Rigor — the overall quality of the experimental process — is the essence of scientific research. More rigorous research produces more trustworthy and reproducible outcomes. Learn more about how AlzPED, a valuable resource of
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We hope you will join us online on September 24, 2020 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm CST. The afternoon will include an update on Alzheimer’s disease research by Sandra Weintraub, PhD, presentations by scientists investigating in the field, stories from individuals impacted by Alzheimer’s, and a Q&A session. Although we are not able
Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events happening at NIA: Blood tests show promise for early Alzheimer’s diagnosis — Two new studies, funded in part by NIA, examined measurements of a substance in the blood called ptau217. Researchers found that diagnostic blood tests of this tau protein could serve as a promising early
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Eating a healthy diet and exercising can help control or delay age-related health problems. Check out NIA’s infographic in English and Spanish to learn about lifestyle choices you can make today that can lead to a healthier future. Click here to view infographic in English. Click here to view infographic in Spanish.
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Sponsored by the Good Memories Choir, Age Guide – Northeastern Illinois, and AgeOptions, this sing-a-long cafe is a FREE, weekly program where older adults gather on Zoom and sing familiar songs; no sheet music is needed – just lyrics on the screen, with the goal of song and fun! Registration is open, please see the
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Are you sifting through personal papers as part of spring-cleaning? If so, you have already begun the process of getting your affairs in order! You may not be expecting to get sick or have a disability, but planning for it ahead of time can make all the difference in an emergency. Follow these tips to help
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