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Four Things To Know About Depression and Older Adults Download a printable PDF version of the Four Things To Know About Depression and Older Adults infographic (PDF, 821K). Depression is more than just feeling sad or blue. It’s a serious mood disorder…

Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain that get worse over time. Share this infographic to help spread the word about four different types of dementia. Click on the social media…

What are the four phases of clinical trials? Why participate in a clinical trial Why are older and diverse participants important in clinical research? What happens when a clinical trial or study ends? Questions to ask before participating in a…

Brain donation helps researchers study brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, that affect millions of people. Learn about why people donate their brains, the process of brain donation, and how you can enroll to make this generous…

Cognitive health — the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember — is an important component of performing everyday activities. Cognitive health is just one aspect of overall brain health. What Is Brain Health? Brain health refers to how well…

Government COVID-19 resources for older adults COVID-19 is a novel disease requiring rapid responses and lifestyle changes on multiple fronts. Learn about government information and resources for the public below. Visit your state health department website for the latest coronavirus information, resources,…

Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Caring for Yourself Taking care of yourself—physically and mentally—is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. This could mean asking family members and friends to help out, doing things you enjoy, or getting…

As 2021 draws to a close, many of us are reflecting on the various ways our minds and bodies have changed over the course of the past year. No matter your phase of life, aging is something we all experience…

People rarely talk about bladder health, but everyone is affected by it. Each day, adults pass about a quart and a half of urine through the bladder and out of the body. As people get older, the bladder changes. Visit Bladder…

Live Long in Good Health: Could Calorie Restriction Mimetics Hold the Key? January 29, 2020 Clinical ResearchDietary RestrictionHealth Care ResearchNutrition On this page: What’s the Science Behind Calorie Restriction Mimetics? Which Compounds Most Interest Mimetics Researchers? How Will Calorie Restriction…