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Calling all future K99 applicants: NIA has posted new sample K99/R00 applications and summary statements on our website! We are grateful to the K99 awardee who agreed to share. Read the application pair: an initial application and subsequent resubmission:
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Interested in the latest
#AgingResearch
from NIA? Recent studies explored the link between workplace flexibility, supervisor support, and reduced health risks; personality traits and neurodegeneration; and more:
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NIA’s Richard Hodes highlights public resources for
#Alzheimers
researchers to accelerate innovation, data sharing & translating findings into practice and discusses cutting-edge Alz & related dementias research from
@NIH
. Learn more:
#AAIC18
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UPDATE: The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has updated its Twitter handle from
@Alzheimers_NIH
to
@NIHAging
! Please use this handle when you tag NIA on Twitter. This account will still tweet about NIA research, Alzheimer’s and related dementia info, and healthy aging content.
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What does the science say about the link between
#exercise
and
#HealthyAging
? NIA is hosting an expert Q&A on Sept. 15 to share insights on the benefits of exercise, how much exercise you need, and tips to staying motivated:
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October is
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
. If you’re 50 or
#older
, get screened!
http://t.co/W659uPBfrJ
Cc
@womenshealth
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Calling all future K99 applicants: NIA has posted new sample K99/R00 applications and summary statements on our website! We are grateful to the K99 awardee who agreed to share. Read the application pair: an initial application and subsequent resubmission:
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NIA is seeking Butler-Williams Scholars Program applicants who are emerging researchers in the field of aging research. Those with an interest in health disparities research related to aging are especially encouraged to apply. Apply by 4/21:
#BWscholars
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An
#NIAfunded
study found that in people at high risk of dementia, wearing hearing aids had an almost 50% reduction in cognitive decline compared to another group. Read more about the potential connection between
#hearingaids
and
#dementia
:
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NIA Director Dr. Richard Hodes discussed exciting Alzheimer's research progress with
@SenatorDurbin
and
@alzassociation
CEO Harry Johns at the
#AAIC18
meeting in Chicago.
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What can
#dogs
teach us about
#HealthyAging
? The
@DogAgingProject
is exploring how genes, lifestyle, and environment can influence
#aging
. Learn how the
#NIAfunded
study will help
#pets
and people stay healthy as they age:
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Join NIA at the 2021
#Alzheimers
Association International Conference, July 26-30! Connect with NIA staff at our virtual booth or join our online presentations. Read the
#NIAblog
for info about NIA’s sessions:
#AAIC21
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Introducing the new website — your destination for dementia information and resources. Whether you are living with dementia, a family member, health professional, researcher, or advocate, this site is designed for you. Check it out:
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Join NIA all month as we celebrate Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month (
#EndAlz
)! Follow along on Twitter as we share the latest scientific advances and resources, as well as personal stories from people impacted by
#Alzheimers
. Find more info here:
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Challenge accepted, Dr. Fauci (
@NIAIDNews
)! NIA director Dr. Richard Hodes does strength and endurance exercises to stay
#hearthealthy
with aging. How about you, Dr. Nora Volkow of
@NIDAnews
, ready to get moving for the
#OurHearts
campaign?
#HeartMonth
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Join NIA and partners on June 15 for the
#AlzScience
Twitter Chat! The chat will cover recent advances in
#Alzheimers
research, resources for researchers,
#ClinicalTrials
, and exciting things to look for in the future! Details:
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Join this year’s
#ResearchDiversity
Twitter chat to learn about diversity supplements, hear personal experiences from awardees, and more! Use the
#ResearchDiversity
hashtag on Twitter on Thursday, October 21st from 1 – 2 pm, EST to follow along!
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Do you have an interest in a career in
#AgingResearch
? Amy Kelley, M.D., M.S.H.S., deputy director at NIA, provides insight into why aging research is important and the multitude of disciplines in this area:
#NIAWhereResearchComesOfAge
#NIACareers
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Welcome and thank you everyone for joining! We’re excited to kick off the
#AlzScience
Twitter Chat. Throughout the hour we’ll hear from different organizations and researchers who work on
#Alzheimers
related research.
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Mark your calendars! The 2021 NIH Alzheimer’s Research Summit will take place virtually from April 19 – April 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET. Find details about the Summit here, including information on how to register:
#ADSummit2021
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NIH Alzheimer's Research Summits are key strategic planning meetings tied to the implementation of the first goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. Don’t miss out – register today!
#ADSummit2021
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September is
#NationalPreparednessMonth
! Older adults can be especially vulnerable to severe weather and natural disasters. View this infographic to learn how you can create a well-stocked emergency kit:
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Do you research quality of life in older adults? NIA is funding applications to establish geriatrics
#research
centers with the ultimate goal of discovering better ways for
#OlderAdults
to maintain and restore their independence. Learn more:
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A10. Exercise helps support emotional and mental health. During the winter, exercise can:
-Reduce feelings of depression and stress
-Increase your energy level.
-Improve sleep.
-Empower you to feel more in control.
#NIMHchats
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As a
#caregiver
to a person with
#dementia
, taking care of yourself — physically and mentally — is one of the most important things you can do. Explore tips from NIA:
#DementiaCareSummit
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What’s the latest in Alzheimer’s research? Follow
#ADSummit18
to learn about research on Alzheimer’s and related dementias, and watch live on March 1-2. Register to watch the videocast:
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Attention Ph.D. students! NIA has reissued our R36 Dissertation Award to Promote Diversity. This award is used to promote years of funding to support the end of your PhD. program. The next due date is February 16th! Learn more:
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#Research
shows the benefits of exercise and physical activity go beyond just physical well-being. Encourage your patients to view and download this infographic about the
#MentalHealth
benefits of
#exercise
and physical activity:
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This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Although
#depression
is common among older adults, it is not a normal part of aging. Learn more about recognizing symptoms of depression in yourself and your loved ones.
#WhyCare
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Many factors influence
#HealthyAging
— but not all are under our control. However, there are steps you can take to maintain your health and quality of life. Learn about steps you can take to help promote healthy aging:
#HealthyAgingMonth
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Are you aiming to become an independent scientist in
#AgingResearch
? Apply to the Butler-Williams Scholars program to kick-start your career this summer! Learn more from the
#NIABlog
and apply by April 19, 2024:
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November is
#NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
! If you care for or have an older family member or loved one, you may worry about their health. It’s never too late to build
#HealthyHabits
! Find tips on how to support
#HealthyAging
:
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NIA is celebrating
#HealthyAging
Month! Check out what NIA Director, Dr. Richard Hodes, has to say about the exciting future of aging research.
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Although we don’t yet know for certain what, if anything, can prevent
#dementia
, in general, leading a healthy lifestyle may help address risk factors that have been associated with dementia. Share this infographic to help spread the word:
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Register now for
@NIH
’s fourth
#Geroscience
Summit, April 24-26! Learn about the latest findings, get input on your own projects, and collaborate with your colleagues. Register and learn more here:
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Dr. Jennifer Manly (
@manlyepic
) is leading the call to examine
#Alz
and cognitive decline using multifactorial life experiences such as socioeconomic background, sex/gender, race/ethnicity, geographic region.
#ResearchDiversity
#ManBrickLab
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Alzheimer’s research should apply to everyone with the disease. To correct for a long-standing lack of
#inclusive
recruitment and retention, NIA is
#funding
applications to study
#Alzheimers
& related
#dementias
in understudied populations. Read the FOA:
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With the help of a team of researchers, scientists from
@NIH
's Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias identified a line of stem cells that can be used as a reference for studying the gene variants behind several neurodegenerative disorders. More:
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Many falls happen at home. There are many changes you can make to your bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and other spaces to help prevent
#falls
. Use this room-by-room checklist to help make your home safer:
#NationalSafetyMonth
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September is
#HealthyAgingMonth
! Join experts from NIA,
@nih_nhlbi
and
@MillionHeartsUS
for a live Q&A on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Experts will discuss heart health and aging, the connection between brain health and
#HeartHealth
, and more:
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Join NIA and partners on June 15 for the
#AlzScience
Twitter Chat! The chat will cover recent advances in
#Alzheimers
research, resources for researchers,
#ClinicalTrials
, and exciting things to look for in the future! Details:
#EndAlz
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The risk of falling increases as a person ages. Falls can be especially dangerous for
#OlderAdults
, causing injuries and hospitalization. Many
#falls
are avoidable! View this infographic to learn six tips for preventing falls:
#FallsPreventionWeek
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NIA Director Richard Hodes, MD, takes the stairs every day at work for
#hearthealth
. Learn more about how the heart changes with age and things you can do to keep your heart healthy:
#OurHearts
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What does research say about women’s health and
#aging
? Tune into our YouTube Live Q&A event with
@WomensHealth
on May 15 @ 1 p.m. ET! Experts will discuss
#menopause
and other health changes that women experience as they age. More here:
#WomensHealthMonth
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As the holidays approach, it’s important to help friends and family communicate with a loved one who has
#Alzheimers
disease. Encourage guests to make eye contact, call the person by name, and have a two-way conversation. Explore more tips here:
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Are you a researcher interested in learning about the mechanisms of blood-brain barrier transport, how they’re affected in aging &
#Alzheimer
’s, & how they can be utilized to enable drug delivery to the Central Nervous System? Check out this NIA workshop:
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We are excited to celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week September 19–23! For more info on
#NIA
research career development awards available to postdocs, visit
#NPAW2022
#nationalpostdoc
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Join this year’s
#ResearchDiversity
Twitter chat to learn about
#SmallBusiness
programs that work to advance diversity in research, hear personal experiences from awardees, & more! Follow along on Oct. 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. ET. Learn more:
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New exploratory Alzheimer’s research centers will broaden current initiatives with underrepresented populations such as African Americans, Native Americans, and those in rural communities. Read more:
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Making smart food choices is an important part of healthy
#aging
. Helping
#OlderAdults
learn about the different food groups can help them form a healthy eating pattern over time. Share this article with your patients:
#NationalNutritionMonth
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NEW: The
@NIH
Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias (CARD) is offering a paid fellowship in
#bioinformatics
! Fellows will earn a master’s degree in
#DataScience
from
@UMBaltimore
while working at CARD:
#CARDMastersProgram
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1 in 4 adults age 65+ are socially isolated. This week, NIA will share info about the health impact of social isolation and
#loneliness
, and resources & strategies to stay connected. Learn more about social isolation and loneliness:
#CommitToConnect
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Planning to attend the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (
#AAIC23
) later this month on July 16-20? Network with NIA at the event! Visit the
#NIAblog
to learn about discussions and networking opportunities at the event:
@alzassociation
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Many factors can influence
#HealthyAging
. Share this infographic with your patients to help spread the word about research-based steps they can take to manage their health:
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NIA is celebrating relationships & the importance of staying socially active all month. As we age, we learn that some of the most important things in our life are the people right next to us! Check out what Mindy learned about relationships throughout the years.
#CommitToConnect
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Watch the
#DementiaCareSummit
live, starting now! Learn about research on dementia care and services.
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Older women with more green space within walking distance of their home have better
#cognitive
function than those without,
#NIAfunded
research shows. Findings suggest that adding parks to communities could improve the health of
#OlderAdults
. Learn more:
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Join NIA deputy director, Dr. Marie Bernard, as she kicks off
#ResearchDiversity
Day. Hear about the importance of diversity in aging research and supporting undergraduate programs.
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Millions of people care for a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. It can sometimes feel overwhelming to care for someone. During
#NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
, share these tips with someone who is a caregiver. Find tips here:
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We need to ensure that clinical studies reflect the diversity of the populations in which the test treatment or intervention will be implemented. Reaching communities to encourage them to participate in research requires building trust and engagement.
#ResearchDiversity
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Could
#music
improve memory, reduce isolation, and lower anxiety in adults with
#Alzheimers
? There’s a growing interest in music’s effects on the brain and body. Watch our new video to learn more about
#NIAfunded
studies about music and aging:
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#Dementia
is an umbrella term used to describe a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain that get worse over time. Read and share this infographic to spread the word about four different types of dementia:
#AlzheimersAwareness
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Are you attending
#AGS2023
? On May 4, NIA will host a session that addresses the importance of integrating equity into
#AgingResearch
and tips on how best to do so, along with related funding opportunities. Don't miss it! More info here:
#NIABlog
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Having strong and healthy relationships is important throughout your life. It can also benefit your mental and physical well-being. At any age you can learn ways to improve relationships with your loved ones. Check out Ruth’s advice about relationships as she’s aged:
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NIH-funded research shows a genetically diverse mouse model of
#Alzheimers
may better mimic human disease for precision medicine research. Read more:
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That’s a wrap! Thank you to all of our presenters, speakers, and those listening in. Also, a BIG thank you to those who organized this event! We hope to see you all at the next NIH Alzheimer’s Research Summit!
#ADsummit2021
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A study of adults who are 100+ years old found a possible biomarker for resistance to developing
#Alzheimers
disease. Read about the study’s findings:
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Research shows there are small steps you can take to manage your
#health
as you age.
#HealthyAgingMonth
is the perfect time to start building healthy habits! 🚶🥗🩺 Find tips on how to boost your health by viewing this infographic:
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“These four new centers mark a strategic expansion … to improve public health for all Americans, including diverse and historically underserved communities.” -
@Nina_BSil
. Read about the new exploratory Alzheimer’s research centers:
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@NIH
scientist Andrew B. Singleton has won the 2024
@brkthroughprize
in Life Sciences for his groundbreaking research into the
#genetics
of
#Parkinsons
disease. Learn more here:
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#COVID19
is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. Learn about the basics like symptoms & what to do if you are sick; and see the latest info from
@CDCgov
on
#NIH
’s page:
#coronavirus
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Getting
#cataract
removal surgery may help reduce the risk of developing dementia,
#NIAfunded
research finds. The study is a major step in unraveling the connection between
#dementia
and sensory impairment. Read more:
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#Caregiving
can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know where to start. Taking small steps, such as asssesing a loved one’s needs, can help you get started. Find more tips for new caregivers here:
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You can find recorded sessions of the 2021 NIH Alzheimer’s Research Summit here: . It may take a few days before the sessions are uploaded.
#ADsummit2021
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A recent
#NIAFunded
study found that socially isolated
#OlderAdults
who participated in weekly video chats showed better
#cognitive
test scores. Learn more about the internet-based trial:
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Ten years ago, we only knew of 10 genes associated with
#Alzheimers
disease. Today, we know of more than 70 relevant genetic regions. Learn more about the role genes play in understanding Alzheimer's and related
#dementias
.
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Social isolation & loneliness can be harmful to the physical, mental, cognitive, & emotional health of
#OlderAdults
. Download & share resources from NIA’s toolkit to increase connectedness & help reduce social isolation & loneliness:
#CommitToConnect
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NIA turns 50 in 2024! Learn about the many
#AgingResearch
accomplishments NIA has made over the past 50 years and opportunities moving forward: .
#NIAWhereResearchComesOfAge
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NIA’s Division of Aging Biology will host a virtual workshop on May 8-9, 2023, to discuss current and new approaches to investigate successful aging, including experimental and statistical methods and models. Register here:
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NIA will host the
#AlzScience
Twitter Chat on Wednesday, June 15, 1-2 p.m. ET. Join NIA and partners in the
#research
community to discuss exciting advances in
#Alzheimers
research, the importance of diversity in
#ClinicalTrials
, and more!
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Interested in the latest
#AgingResearch
from NIA? Read recent research on the gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease, changes in the retina linked to stages of Alzheimer’s disease, and daily multivitamin may enhance memory in older adults:
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#Caregivers
—find ways to take care of yourself! Ask for help when you need it. Take breaks each day. Be active as often as you can. See your own doctor regularly.
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People with
#Alzheimers
may become more restless, worrisome, or aggressive over time. Visit NIA to learn about the causes of these behaviors and find tips for
#caregivers
to help you cope with these behavioral shifts.
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Supporting initiatives and programs that increase diversity in the research workforce is a priority for NIA. Join the
#ResearchDiversity
Twitter chat from 1 – 2 pm EST, on October 21st to hear from investigators and students about their experiences with diversity supplements!
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Researchers—new to the field of
#agingresearch
? Apply to the Butler-Williams Scholars Program for a unique opportunity to attend lectures, discussions, and seminars this summer at NIA!
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Long-distance
#caregiving
— taking care of an older friend or relative who lives far away — has its own challenges. You can still provide support and assistance from a distance! Use the following tips to help you be an effective long-distance caregiver:
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Exercise is a cornerstone of
#HealthyAging
! Join NIA on Facebook on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. ET to learn how physical activity and
#exercise
can play a role in extending the healthy, active years of life. More info here:
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Understanding the traditions of different cultures among older patients and providing interpretation for those with limited English can help promote good health care. Learn more about providing care for a diverse population:
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