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The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is a division of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), located in Bethesda, Maryland. The NIA itself is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. In 1974, under Public Law 93-296, Congress granted authority to form NIA to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. In January 2011, President Obama signed into law the National Alzheimer’s Project Act, designating the NIA as the primary federal agency on Alzheimer's disease research.NIA is led by Director, Richard J. Hodes, M.D, and Acting Deputy Director Melinda Kelley, M.D. Past directors Past directors from 1975–present Mission NIA's mission is to improve the health and well-being of older Americans through research, and specifically to: Support and conduct high-quality research on: Aging processes Age-related diseases Special problems and needs of the aged Train and develop highly skilled research scientists from all population groups. Develop and maintain state-of-the-art resources to accelerate research progress. Disseminate information and communicate with the public and interested groups on health and research advances and on new directions for research.Programs NIA sponsors research on aging through extramural and intramural programs. The extramural program funds research and training at universities, hospitals, medical centers, and other public and private organizations nationwide. One such example is the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs). As of 2022, the NIA funds over 30 centers at medical institutions throughout the United States.The intramural program conducts basic and clinical research in Baltimore, Maryland, and on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. See also American Federation for Aging Research Geroscience Life extensionNotes and references External links NIA homepage NIA account on USAspending.gov The University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology. Discover the National Institute On Aging popular books. Find the top 100 most popular National Institute On Aging books.

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  • Disaster Preparedness synopsis, comments

    Disaster Preparedness

    National Institute on Aging

    Be prepared to help a person with Alzheimer’s during natural disasters. Find out what supplies to keep on hand and what to do if you must leave home in this tip sheet from the Nati...

  • Coping with Agitation and Aggression synopsis, comments

    Coping with Agitation and Aggression

    National Institute on Aging

    Understand the possible causes of Alzheimer’srelated agitation and aggression, and learn how to respond to troubling behavior in this tip sheet from the National Institute on Aging...

  • Wandering synopsis, comments

    Wandering

    National Institute on Aging

    Learn how to make changes at home to discourage wandering in this tip sheet from the National Institute on Aging at NIH.

  • Driving Safety synopsis, comments

    Driving Safety

    National Institute on Aging

    Know the danger signs for when a person with Alzheimer’s should limit or stop driving and how to discuss the issue sensitively in this tip sheet from the National Institute on Agin...

  • Rummaging and Hiding Things synopsis, comments

    Rummaging and Hiding Things

    National Institute on Aging

    Take steps to protect belongings while letting a person with Alzheimer’s rummage through drawers and other storage areas in this tip sheet from the National Institute on Aging at N...

  • Hallucinations, Delusions, and Paranoia synopsis, comments

    Hallucinations, Delusions, and Paranoia

    National Institute on Aging

    Learn how to react and keep things calm when a person with Alzheimer’s experiences hallucinations, delusions, or paranoia in this tip sheet from the National Institute on Aging at ...

  • Bathing synopsis, comments

    Bathing

    National Institute on Aging

    Learn safety tips and get other advice for helping someone with Alzheimer’s disease take a bath or shower in this tip sheet from the National Institute on Aging at NIH.

  • Exercise and Physical Activity synopsis, comments

    Exercise and Physical Activity

    National Institute on Aging

    Get tips for starting a simple, safe exercise program at home in this tip sheet from the National Institute on Aging at NIH.

  • Changes in Communication Skills synopsis, comments

    Changes in Communication Skills

    National Institute on Aging

    Get tips on how to improve verbal and nonverbal communication with a person with Alzheimer’s disease in this tip sheet from the National Institute on Aging at NIH.

  • Managing Personality and Behavior Changes synopsis, comments

    Managing Personality and Behavior Changes

    National Institute on Aging

    Get tips for coping with personality and behavior changes, such as pacing or feeling sad, that are common in people with Alzheimer’s disease in this tip sheet from the National Ins...

  • Workout to Go synopsis, comments

    Workout to Go

    National Institute on Aging (U.S.)

    Are you just starting to exercise? Getting back into a routine after a break? Wanting to keep up your physical activities away from home? The 13 exercises in this sample workout ca...

  • Sundowning synopsis, comments

    Sundowning

    National Institute on Aging

    Get tips for coping with sundowningrestlessness or agitation in the late afternoon and early evening in a person with Alzheimer’sin this tip sheet from the National Institute on Ag...

  • Holiday Hints synopsis, comments

    Holiday Hints

    National Institute on Aging

    Learn how to balance busy holiday activities with everyday care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease in this tip sheet from the National Institute on Aging at NIH.