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The federal government is committed to making every day better for people with dementia, their caregivers, and their families.

 

Find out how we’re taking action.

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Alzheimer's & Related Dementias

Learn the facts about the forms of dementia, including signs and symptoms.
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Find Clinical Trials

Learn about participating in clinical research and how to find a clinical trial or study.
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Life With Dementia

Find information to help people with dementia and their caregivers live better lives.
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For Professionals

Find resources for health care providers, community and public health workers, and researchers.
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Caregiver Information

Explore tips for caregivers and family members, including tips on everyday care.
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Taking Action

Learn what the federal government is doing and what you can do to address Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

Why Participate in a Clinical Trial?

When you volunteer for a clinical trial, you help bring us closer to Alzheimer’s treatment and prevention discoveries.

Learn how you can help.

News & Events

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Study links younger age of onset of type 2 diabetes to increased risk of dementia
People with a younger age of onset of type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of dementia later in life, according to a new NIA-supported study.
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NIH Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Professional Judgment Budget for FY2023 now online
NIH releases the FY 2021 Professional Judgment Budget for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, featuring a detailed report on the recent advances made in Alzheimer’s and related dementias research.
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Abnormal cholesterol metabolism linked to dementia risk
A new study suggests that problems with cholesterol metabolism are linked to an increased risk of dementia, mainly in men.
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Three National Institute on Aging publications, The Dementias, Clinical Trials and Older Adults, and Caring for a Person With Alzheimer’s Disease. 
Find Free Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Publications from NIA