Alzheimer Association Bringing the Light Conference, October 18
Alzheimer Association Bringing the Light Conference, October 18 Read More »
Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Association’s Mini-Telenovela Details a Family’s Experience with Alzheimer’s
“Memories of My Grandfather” (“Recuerdos de mi abuelo”) is a mini telenovela created to spark conversation around Alzheimer’s in Hispanic communities. Told through the lens of a multigenerational Hispanic family in the U.S., the story follows their emotional journey after their grandfather’s diagnosis. The series encourages families to have open discussions about memory loss, diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Association’s Mini-Telenovela Details a Family’s Experience with Alzheimer’s Read More »
Infographic: Understanding the Different Types of Dementia
It’s normal for the brain to lose neurons as we age. But for people with dementia, there is a much greater loss. Neurons stop working, lose connections with other brain cells, and eventually die, leading to symptoms that start gradually and worsen over time. View this infographic to learn about four types of dementia, how they
Infographic: Understanding the Different Types of Dementia Read More »
Reminiscence Therapy: Using the Senses to Prompt Memory
The gradual loss of precious memories, recognizing loved ones and loss of self is a sad reality for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. It can leave a person feeling isolated and disconnected from their surroundings and the people who love them. As a caregiver, creating activities that remind your loved one
Reminiscence Therapy: Using the Senses to Prompt Memory Read More »
Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Dementia Risk, World Trade Center Attack Responders may Have Higher Risk of Early-Onset Dementia, and More
Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events from NIA: Read more of the latest NIA research news from the NIA newsroom.
Helping Kids Understand Alzheimer’s Disease
When a family member has Alzheimer’s disease it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It is important to talk to them about what is happening. How much and what kind of information to share depends on the child’s age and relationship to the person with Alzheimer’s. Here are some tips to help
Helping Kids Understand Alzheimer’s Disease Read More »
Are Latinos at Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s?
The risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease increases for everyone with age. For Latinos—the fastest-growing group of older adults in the United States—some risk factors seem to matter more than for others. The National Institute on Aging supports studies to identify these risk factors—and use that information to improve Latinos’ odds against Alzheimer’s. Besides older age,
Are Latinos at Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s? Read More »
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?
Do You Know the Five Most Common Forms of Dementia? Read More »
Read the Latest Aging and Alzheimer’s News from NIA
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 —
Read the Latest Aging and Alzheimer’s News from NIA Read More »