The National Institute on Aging

The National Institute on Aging has a wealth of health-related information. They also have a blog you can follow: http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/blog

At the organization’s website (http://www.nia.nih.gov/health), you can browse health topics including menopause, shingles, heart health, depression, advance care planning, Alzheimer’s, caregiving, exercise, healthy eating, doctor-patient communication, end-of-life information and more.

The NIA also provide information about clinical trials. Have you considered joining a clinical trial or study? If so, there are both in-person and online studies available. Volunteers are need, including people with dementia. Helpful links include the discussion, “What are Clinical Research Studies?” and a clinical trial finder by zip code. For more information on clinical trials, click this link: Find Clinical Trials (alzheimers.gov)

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