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Clinical Trials Need You! Volunteer for Dementia Research

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Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Search for clinical trials and studies near you with NIA’s Clinical Trials Finder. New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details, including contact information. Biomarkers and Brain Imaging Alzheimer’s Biomarkers Consortium-Down Syndrome (multiple sites) Tau PET Imaging for Primary Progressive Aphasia (Chicago, IL) Caregivers […]

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How the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers Can Help You

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NIA established the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) network in 1984 to spark more collaborative, accelerated efforts in translating scientific discoveries into improved diagnosis and care for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Today, NIA funds 31 ADRCs at major medical institutions across the United States and four exploratory centers. For people and families affected

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Read the Latest Aging and Alzheimer’s News from NIA

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Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events happening at NIA: Epigenetics study updates the dog-to-human age formula with implications for cross-species comparison to help understand human aging processes — A study, in part supported by NIA, used epigenetics to compare aging of dogs and humans. Such epigenetic changes may help researchers better understand

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A Roadmap for More Rigorous Research

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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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Read the Latest Aging and Alzheimer’s News from NIA

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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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Healthy Volunteers, People with Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia Caregivers Needed for Clinical Trials

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Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Search for clinical trials and studies near you with NIA’s Clinical Trials Finder. New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details, including contact information. Behavior/Symptom Management Insomnia Therapy for People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers (Atlanta, GA) Caregivers Online Self-Management Workshop for Rural Dementia Caregivers (San Francisco, CA) Individualized Online Care Planning Tool for Family Members

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Breaking Down Barriers to Brain Donation

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Collaboration, culture, coordination: Keys to supporting brain donation Nina Silverberg, Director, Alzheimer’s Disease Centers Program, Division of Neuroscience (DN) Many Americans are aware of the life-saving impact of organ donation, but Alzheimer’s and dementia’s emotional toll on families, combined with cultural and religious values, can make conversations about the research value of brain donation difficult.

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From the NIA: Help Us Improve Dementia Care and Caregiving

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Evidence review on dementia care and caregiving intervention now available for public comment Melinda Kelley, Director, NIA Office of Legislation, Policy, and International Activities (OLPIA) In 2018, NIA embarked on a collaboration with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to assess care and

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Light Stimulation, Brain Training, and Mobile App Studies Seeking Volunteers

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Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Search for clinical trials and studies near you with NIA’s Clinical Trials Finder. New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details, including contact information. Cognitive Stimulation/Training Brain Enhancement Training Toward Elders’ Resilience to Aging (Iowa City, IA, and Dallas, TX)

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