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Three NIA publication covers about dementia and Alzheimer's

Download publications (PDF) on healthy aging and Alzheimer’s. Available in English and Spanish.

Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers

Read about the Successful Trajectories of Aging: Reserve and Resilience in Rats (STARRRS) project and learn about the available datasets and biospecimens.

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Aging Research Programs & Activities

Grants & Funding

Get information on applying for funding from NIA.
Data Sharing Resources for Researchers

Explore resources to share and access data safely.
Labs at NIA

Read about NIA's intramural research and scientists.
Training & Career Development

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Research Highlights

- May 1, 2025
Biological clock based on blood measurements predicts mouse lifespan and frailty
- April 10, 2025
A gene guiding brain cell growth may regulate Alzheimer’s plaque size and toxicity
- April 3, 2025
New drug candidate targeting synaptic resilience well tolerated in Alzheimer’s patients
- March 27, 2025
South Africa cash transfer program slowed cognitive decline for midlife and older adults
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Resources for Health Professionals

Tips for Improving Communication

Learn how to talk effectively with older patients.
Healthy Aging Resources

Find materials to use in practice and to share with patients and communities.
Alzheimer's & Related Dementias

Access free clinical practice tools and training materials.
Assessing Cognitive Impairment

Read about assessing patients with memory loss or other signs of cognitive impairment.
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Alzheimers.gov

Explore the Alzheimers.gov website for information and resources on Alzheimer’s and related dementias from across the federal government.

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