News & Highlights
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Scientists discover new frontotemporal dementia gene
July 17, 2006
Scientists have discovered genetic mutations that cause a form of familial frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a finding that provides clues to the... -
Promoting successful eating in long-term care: Relationships with residents are key
July 1, 2006
First of two parts Anyone who has worked with mid- and late-stage dementia residents in long-term care can describe mealtime challenges they... -
Alzheimer's disease neuroimaging study launched nationwide by the National Institutes of Health
February 9, 2006
The Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) -- a project developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- is seeking 800... -
Exercise associated with reduced risk of dementia in older adults
January 17, 2006
Older adults who exercised at least three times a week were much less likely to develop dementia than those who were less active, according to a new... -
Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Maya Angelou asks adults ages 55 - 90 to join study
January 15, 2006
The Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI)—a project developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)—is seeking... -
New staff at NIA
January 15, 2006
The NIA’s lead program for AD research—the Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging (NNA) Program—recently welcomed three new... -
Building trust and using technology to reach out to American Indians
January 1, 2006
Alzheimer’s Disease Centers (ADCs) work hard to bring diagnosis, treatment, and education services to the diverse populations they serve,... -
Studies show intervention can improve caregiver skills, quality of life
January 1, 2006
Community-based dementia care-giver interventions can reduce caregiver depression, teach effective behavior management skills, improve caregiver-... -
New study demonstrates combined techniques to detect, monitor Alzheimer's disease
December 21, 2005
The search for new measures, or "biomarkers," to detect Alzheimer's disease (AD) before signs of memory loss appear has advanced an... -
New study demonstrates combined techniques to detect, monitor Alzheimer's disease
December 21, 2005
The search for new measures, or "biomarkers," to detect Alzheimer's disease (AD) before signs of memory loss appear has advanced an... -
Twins comparison suggests genetic risk for dementia
December 19, 2005
On average, twins of people who have been diagnosed with dementia score lower on cognitive tests than do the twins of people without dementia, new... -
Loss of body mass linked to development of Alzheimer's disease, study finds
September 26, 2005
Loss of body mass over time appears to be strongly linked to older adults’ risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and the greater... -
NIA adds 2 ADCs to research network
July 1, 2005
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is pleased to announce the addition of two Alzheimer’s Disease Centers (ADCs) serving the southeastern U.... -
Earlier AD diagnosis creating demand for early-stage support groups
July 1, 2005
Many people are being diagnosed earlier in the course of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) because of improving sensitivity and specificity of... -
Exercise slows development of Alzheimer's-like brain changes in mice, new study finds
April 27, 2005
Physical activity appears to inhibit Alzheimer’s-like brain changes in mice, slowing the development of a key feature of the disease, according... -
Clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's may be delayed, says major clinical trial
April 13, 2005
In a study of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), those who took the drug donepezil were at reduced risk of progressing to a diagnosis of... -
Alzheimer's Disease Centers program celebrates 20th anniversary
February 1, 2005
The year was 1984. Ronald Reagan was campaigning for his second term in office. Prince and the Revolution had the top pop song, When Doves Cry. At... -
Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative questions and answers
October 13, 2004
What is the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative? The Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) is a $60 million, 5-... -
National Institute on Aging, industry launch partnership, $60 million Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative
October 13, 2004
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) in conjunction with other Federal agencies, private companies and organizations today launched a $60 million, 5... -
Donepezil may have short-term benefit for mild cognitive impairment
July 18, 2004
People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) taking the drug donepezil were at reduced risk of progressing to Alzheimer's disease (AD) for the...
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