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# Alliance for Aging Research

The Alliance for Aging Research is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the pace of scientific discoveries and their application to vastly improve the universal human experience of aging and health.

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/) - The Healthy Aging Blog The Alliance for Aging Research is dedicated to helping people live longer, happier, more productive lives. On our Healthy Aging Blog, we feature informative, inspiring interviews with patient advocates and aging experts as well as updates on our work.
- [Balancing Boredom on World Brain Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/balancing-boredom-on-world-brain-day/) - The dog days of summer are upon us, and there has rarely been a stronger case for staying indoors. Between the smoky haze of Canadian wildfires and record-melting heat waves turning parks and patios into deserts, retreating to the cool comfort of your air conditioning sounds pretty appealing. That is, until boredom sets in. Boredom usually gets a bad
- [Don’t Sweat It: A Cool Guide for Older Adults to Beat the Summer Heat](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dont-sweat-it-a-cool-guide-for-older-adults-to-beat-the-summer-heat/) - As record-setting heat was described as “melting” national records across Europe recently, it’s a good time for all of us to evaluate plans to beat the summer heat. For older adults, staying cool in the summer months isn’t just about comfort — it’s about protecting your health. As we age, our bodies become less efficient
- [‘Do What You Love to End ALZ’ Offers Yearlong Spin on ‘The Longest Day’](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/do-what-you-love-to-end-alz-offers-yearlong-spin-on-the-longest-day/) - #post_excerptLearn how the Alzheimer’s Association renamed The Longest Day to better capture the root of the call to action: Do What You Love to End ALZ.
- [Why Preventative Care is a ‘Manly’ Long-Term Health Investment](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/why-preventative-care-is-a-manly-long-term-health-investment/) - For men of all ages, the hardest part of scheduling a doctor’s appointment is admitting that we need help. As someone who was raised to admire hardiness and stoicism, seeking a medical opinion, scheduling a routine screening, or even asking a professional, “is this normal?” can feel odd with often deeply ingrained ideas about masculinity
- [Facing Alzheimer’s Together: Support for Caregivers Navigating Behavioral Symptoms  ](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/facing-alzheimers-together-support-for-caregivers-navigating-behavioral-symptoms/) - When faced with the uncertainty and fear that often accompany an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, it becomes more important than ever to show ourselves, our loved ones, and our support networks grace and compassion. Symptoms may seem obvious when written on paper, but when they appear in our own lives or in the life of someone we love, recognizing
- [2025 Impact Report Highlights its Mission and Vision in Action](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/2025-impact-report-highlights-its-mission-and-vision-in-action/) - The Alliance this month released its 2025 Impact Report. Packed with information on our Board, staff, award-winning work in health education and advocacy, this interactive document shines a light on our organization’s priorities and accomplishments. “As we reflect on the past year, we are grateful for the progress we have made together — and are
- [Now Hiring: Public Policy Manager](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/now-hiring-public-policy-manager/) - Note: Applicant must live in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The Alliance for Aging Research is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the narrative to achieve healthy aging and equitable access to care. For more information about us, please visit, www.agingresearch.org. The Public Policy Manager supports policy development and federal advocacy related outreach. The
- [What ‘The Pitt’ Gets Right About Aging in America](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/what-the-pitt-gets-right-about-aging-in-america/) - If you haven’t watched HBO MAX’s medical drama “The Pitt” yet, stop what you’re doing right now, binge two seasons, and thank me later. In its second season, the show follows the staff of an incredibly busy Pittsburgh emergency department through one long, brutal shift. What sets “The Pitt” apart from its other loosely medical-based
- [Loneliness, Social Isolation Could Be Caused by Physical Changes](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/loneliness-social-isolation-could-be-caused-by-physical-changes/) - May is Older Americans Month and Mental Health Month, and we’re combining the two to talk about a topic that seniors unfortunately experience all too frequently: loneliness. Even if only momentary, we all know what it feels like to be lonely. But according to the National Institute on Aging, 1 in 4 adults age 65
- [The 'Sunshine Vitamin' — No Prescription Required](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-sunshine-vitamin-no-prescription-required/) - There is one summer “supplement” that doesn’t come in a bottle, nor is sold at the pharmacy. Known as the “Sunshine Vitamin,” it comes from safe sun exposure that helps our bodies produce vitamin D. Now that summer is approaching and there is plenty of sunshine to go around, it is all the more important
- [Get Dirty this Earth Day — Your Body (and Brain) Will Thank You](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/get-dirty-this-earth-day-your-body-and-brain-will-thank-you/) - Remember those elementary school days when we’d celebrate Earth Day in school? Sometimes we’d learn about photosynthesis, maybe plant a tree, or pick up litter as a service project. While those activities made us feel like superheroes saving the Earth as children, the benefits of participating in Earth Day activities as an older adult can
- [A Doctor’s Appointment in Your Living Room: What You Should Know When Considering the Telehealth Option](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-doctors-appointment-in-your-living-room-what-you-should-know-when-considering-the-telehealth-option/) - Learn about telehealth, or virtual medical appointments conducted via phone or video call, including tips for having a successful call and avoiding scams.
- [New Look, Website, Hill Reception Celebrate 10 Years of Valve Disease Awareness Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-look-website-hill-reception-celebrate-10-years-of-valve-disease-awareness-day/) - Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day takes place on February 22, and this year marks the campaign’s 10th anniversary. Ten years of building recognition for a condition that affects as many as 15.3 million Americans. Ten years of elevating patient voices. Ten years of encouraging people to pay attention to symptoms. And 10 years of pushing Learn about Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day's new look, including a new website and materials, and celebrate 10 years of awareness with a celebratory reception.
- [This Year, Resolve to Build Muscle – Not Just Lose Weight](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-year-resolve-to-build-muscle-not-just-lose-weight/) - Every January, millions of people make the same resolution: to lose weight. Gyms get fuller, calories get counted, and the dreaded cardio begins. But starting as early as age 30, people begin to gradually lose muscle mass and strength – key drivers of longevity and independence. So, this year, instead of just losing weight, resolve Learn how muscle mass and strength are key drivers of longevity and independence, and how to maintain them with age to preserve independence.
- [Shovel Smart: 5 Winter Safety Tips for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/shovel-smart-5-winter-safety-tips-for-older-adults/) - A reported 200 million people in 35 states are bracing for winter weather this weekend. And while preparations in our youth might have centered around scouting out the best sledding hill or organizing a neighborhood snowball fight, as we age need to plan more practically. When snow and ice are predicted, it’s important to adjust normal routines and plan to be indoors longer than
- [Alliance for Aging Research Celebrates 40 Years](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-for-aging-research-celebrates-40-years/) - We’ve officially hit a milestone: the Alliance is 40 years strong! The big 4-0. And we’re celebrating wholeheartedly. Because in our world, the turning of a new decade signifies more opportunities to learn, connect, and serve others. In 1986, the Alliance for Aging Research was founded by Daniel Perry (now a cherished Board Member)
- [Our Favorite 5 Moments from the 2025 season of This Is Growing Old ](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/our-favorite-5-moments-from-the-2025-season-of-this-is-growing-old/) - Each year, we celebrate the incredible patients and advocates who raise awareness and drive change in heart valve disease research. This past February, we continued that tradition by featuring Amy Johnson, President and Director of Rock from the Heart, in a special conversation about aortic and heart valve disease, vital resources for affected families, and
- [Celebrating the Holidays with a Loved One Living with Alzheimer's and Related Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/celebrating-the-holidays-with-a-loved-one-living-with-alzheimers-and-related-diseases/) - The holiday season can be a complicated and bittersweet time when someone you love is living with dementia. But traditions and celebrations do not have to halt entirely. A few simple steps and adjustments can help families to safely connect and create meaningful moments including those with Alzheimer’s and related dementias this holiday season. The The holiday season can be a complicated and bittersweet time when someone you love is living with dementia. Learn tips on celebrating the holidays with a loved one living with Alzheimer's and related diseases.
- [A Thanksgiving Reflection](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-thanksgiving-reflection/) - As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, surrounded by loved ones and the warmth of togetherness, I find myself reflecting on what it means to be grateful despite challenges. In recent months, the Alliance has been hyper-focused on what often feels like an endless uphill battle. Budget cuts to important research funding, threats to
- [Lives on the Line: Dialysis Patients Fight for Innovative Medicine](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/lives-on-the-line-dialysis-patients-fight-for-innovative-medicine/) - For many older Americans with kidney failure, life isn’t just about surviving the next dialysis session, it is about protecting their hearts, keeping their transplant hope alive, and preserving dignity and independence. When kidneys stop working and patients rely on dialysis, phosphorus levels build up. That small-but-dangerous imbalance massively raises the risk of cardiovascular events
- [Why Caregivers Need Recognition All Year Long](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/why-caregivers-need-recognition-all-year-long/) - Like many of us, I’ve worn many hats in my life. Daughter, wife, student, friend. But the hardest one I’ve worn by far is caregiver. While not everyone might be a caregiver in their lifetime, caregiving is often thought of as a universal experience, because you will either be one, need one, or both at
- [New Animated Film on What to Know About Cold, Flu, COVID-19, and RSV this Season](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-animated-film-on-what-to-know-about-cold-flu-covid-19-and-rsv-this-season/) - The Alliance has created a brand-new animated film, “Respiratory Viruses: Often More Than a Sniffle,” aimed at taking the confusion out of the four common respiratory viruses: cold, flu, COVID-19, and RSV. These viruses often cause overlapping symptoms which can make it hard to tell what you’re dealing with. But some clues, like wheezing with Learn about a new animated film from the Alliance, “Respiratory Viruses: Often More Than a Sniffle,” aimed at taking the confusion out of the four common respiratory viruses: cold, flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
- [Mental Health Awareness Matters at Every Age](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/mental-health-awareness-matters-at-every-age/) - As the days get shorter, darker, and colder, it’s common to feel a shift in your routine, your energy, and even your mood. Many people experience a sort of “winter blues,” but for some it can be more than just a slump. Depression is more than occasional sadness, and it can be a serious medical Learn how depression is more than occasional sadness, and how it can be a serious medical condition that affects every part of life, from sleep and appetite to concentration and motivation.
- [Medicare with a Side of Pumpkin Spice? ‘Tis the Season to Evaluate Your Health Plan](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/medicare-with-a-side-of-pumpkin-spice-tis-the-season-to-evaluate-your-health-plan/) - The easiest way to make changes to your plan is to visit Medicare.gov and use the Plan Finder tool, which shows you side-by-side comparisons of different plans. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE and speak to someone directly or reach out to plans in your area to ask about details. And while pumpkin spice Spam may
- [Webinar Explains IRA ‘Pill Penalty’ and Advocacy Opportunities](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/webinar-explains-ira-pill-penalty-and-advocacy-opportunities/) - The Alliance’s webinar this week, “Patient Access at Risk – Real World Impact and Future Concerns About the IRA “Pill Penalty” provided engaging discussion on implications for the development of innovative patient care. Patient advocates and policy experts discuss new research on IRA impacts on small-molecule medicine development and the current legislative landscape. The briefing
- [Open Conversations, Sharing Resources Can Raise Awareness this World Alzheimer’s Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/open-conversations-sharing-resources-can-raise-awareness-this-world-alzheimers-month/) - This World Alzheimer’s Month, help honor the millions of individuals and families that are affected by this disease by raising awareness through sharing resources like the ones above, shaking the stigma through conversations with friends and loved ones, and learning more about Alzheimer’s and related symptoms. For more information on Alzheimer’s and neuropsychiatric symptoms of
- [Why Vaccines Still Matter in Older Adulthood](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/why-vaccines-still-matter-in-older-adulthood/) - There’s a quiet misconception that vaccines belong to childhood: doctor visits, school forms, check-the-boxes. But the reality is that vaccines remain just as relevant in older adulthood. The immune system – our body’s natural defense system – declines as we age. That can make certain vaccines from childhood less effective overtime, which is why boosters
- [Catching Up with Dr. Foluso Fakorede: 2025 Silver Innovator Award Recipient](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/catching-up-with-dr-foluso-fakorede-2025-silver-innovator-award-recipient/) - Each year, leading advocates, policymakers, and champions in the aging community gather in Washington, DC, to celebrate our collective efforts to enhance healthy aging. As we approach our annual Heroes in Health Celebration on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, we’re highlighting the remarkable work of our award honorees in this blog series. Our 2025 Silver Innovator, Dr. Foluso
- [Catching Up with Dr. Georges Benjamin: 2025 Daniel Perry Founder's Award Recipient](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/catching-up-with-dr-georges-benjamin/) - We caught up with 2025 Daniel Perry Founder's Award Recipient Dr. Georges Benjamin to hear his thoughts on the future of health policy.
- [New Podcast Episode Features Dr. Stuart Phillips on Muscle Loss, Resistance Training, and Investing in Your Future Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-podcast-episode-features-dr-stuart-phillips-on-muscle-loss-resistance-training-and-investing-in-your-future-health/) - Dr. Phillips is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology and the School of Medicine at McMaster University in Ontario, where he directs the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE) and the McMaster Centre for Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Research. He also leads the Exercise Metabolism Research Group, with research focused on the impact of
- [Alliance Wins Silver Telly Award for Flu Film](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-wins-silver-telly-award-for-flu-film/) - We are thrilled to announce that our educational film Flu and You: Getting the Right Vaccine for Your Age has received a Silver Telly Award. This recognition marks our 9th year of receiving a Telly for our impactful films, reinforcing our commitment to creating clear and accessible health education content for older adults. In today’s landscape
- [Alliance Aims to Help Caregivers Dealing with Neuropsychiatric Symptoms through New Film Series](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-aims-to-help-caregivers-dealing-with-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-through-new-film-series/) - At the Alliance, we know that when a loved one is living with Alzheimer’s disease, symptoms are often more complicated than just the devastating memory loss. Neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as hallucinations, anxiety, agitation, and other behaviors, can be confusing and worrying for family caregivers. However, while nearly all individuals living with Alzheimer’s will experience neuropsychiatric
- [Blog: A Conversation about PRIDE with Janyce Jackson Jones](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-a-conversation-about-pride-with-janyce-jackson-jones/) - The first PRIDE march took place on June 28, 1970, marking the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Amid an ongoing struggle to protect the civil rights of LGBTQIA communities, PRIDE became a testament to the resilience of advocates and allies who fought fiercely for recognition, a celebration of love as a revolutionary act, and
- [Q&A: The Important Role of Nuclear Medicine in Diagnosing, Treating Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/qa-the-important-role-of-nuclear-medicine-in-diagnosing-treating-disease/) - The Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) will hold its 2025 Patient Day later this month. In support of this event, the Alliance sat down with three of the organization’s event committee leaders to help educate others about nuclear medicine and the upcoming event. Interviewees: Amy Fowler, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Radiology,
- ['Nonnas': A Reminder it’s Never Too Late to Rediscover Your Purpose](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/nonnas-a-reminder-its-never-too-late-to-rediscover-your-purpose/) - As part of my Mother’s Day celebration earlier this week, I was gifted about an hour of “rest time.” While my husband and kids ordered me to relax while they cooked me a nice breakfast, I found myself clicking play on one of Netflix’s newest offerings, “Nonnas.” Nonnas is based on the true story of
- [Protect Your Vision During Women's Eye Health and Safety Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/protect-your-vision-during-womens-eye-health-and-safety-month/) - May is Women's Eye Health and Safety Month, an important time dedicated to raising awareness about protecting women's vision health. Eyesight is essential to daily activities and quality of life, yet many underestimate its vulnerability and the importance of proactive care. Women, specifically, are at increased risk for eye diseases due to longer lifespan, hormonal
- [Lasser Joins Initiative to Change the 'D-Word'](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/lasser-joins-initiative-to-change-the-d-word/) - Adina Lasser, Director of Public Policy at the Alliance for Aging Research, has joined the Advisory Committee of the Initiative to Change the "D-Word." The Initiative to Change the “D-Word” is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the words “dementia/demented” to reduce stigma, increase early detection and treatment, and increase accuracy around cognitive impairment.
- [The Alliance Pays Tribute To Pioneering Women This March](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-alliance-pays-tribute-to-pioneering-women-this-march/) - Thirty-one days aren’t enough to honor the pioneering women who have tirelessly advanced health and equity. Yet each March, we celebrate the trailblazing scientists, clinicians, advocates, and leaders who have shaped a healthier, more just world. From Rosalind Franklin, whose research was key to discovering the DNA double helix, to Judy Heumann, a relentless disability
- [Join Our Team - We're Hiring a Social Media Coordinator](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/join-our-team-were-hiring-a-social-media-coordinator/) - Interested in joining a dynamic and mission-driven team? We’re hiring a Social Media Coordinator. Social Media Coordinator The Alliance for Aging Research is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the narrative to achieve healthy aging and equitable access to care. The Alliance strives for a culture that embraces healthy aging as a greater good
- [Learning About Antiviral Medications as Flu Cases Surge](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/learning-about-antiviral-medications-as-flu-cases-surge/) - Older adults are at a higher risk of serious complications from infectious diseases like the flu because our immune systems weaken with age. We’re also more likely to have chronic diseases as we age, and those diseases can make us more susceptible to complications. With illnesses like the flu or COVID-19 that are caused by
- [Valve Disease Awareness Day Hits a High Note with Rock from the Heart](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-hits-a-high-note-with-rock-from-the-heart/) - More than 11 million Americans are affected by heart valve disease, yet awareness remains critically low. This is why Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day—observed every year on February 22—is so important. For the first time, Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day and Rock from the Heart will come together on the same day, bringing even more
- [Thank You for Leading by Example, President Carter](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/thank-you-for-leading-by-example-president-carter/) - On December 29, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away. At 100 years old, he was our nation’s oldest living President on record. And while his centenarian status is certainly admirable, his policies to protect older Americans, his mission to better humanity, and his ongoing commitment to community service at 56 following the end of
- [The Alliance for Aging Research Reflects on a Remarkable Year of Advocacy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-alliance-for-aging-research-reflects-on-a-remarkable-year/) - As we continue to fight for the universal human right to healthy aging in the New Year, we at the Alliance are grateful for such a passionate Board of Directors, staff, and an ever-expanding network of allies to help amplify our mission. See you next year! Matthew Thompson serves as the Alliance's Digital Communications Manager.
- [5 Common Scamming Tactics (and How to Protect Yourself) During Open Enrollment](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/5-common-scamming-tactics-and-how-to-protect-yourself-during-open-enrollment/) - Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7 each year and gives current beneficiaries and new enrollees the chance to make changes to their healthcare plans. Unfortunately, it also serves as a prime opportunity for scammers, who target seniors with schemes designed to steal their sensitive information or money. In 2021 alone, older
- [New Animated Film Helps Older Adults Choose the Right Flu Shot](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-animated-film-helps-older-adults-choose-the-right-flu-shot/) - It's flu season, and right now is the most important time for older adults to protect themselves. The Alliance has released a new educational film, Flu and You: Getting the Right Vaccine for Your Age, that highlights flu symptoms, and specific vaccines recommended for older adults. The flu is a viral infection that affects the
- [Sarcopenia Survey Findings Garner More Than 4,000 Views in JAGS](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/sarcopenia-survey-findings-garner-more-than-4000-views-in-jags/) - Earlier last year the Alliance shared the findings of an important study on physician knowledge of sarcopenia. Limited Physician Knowledge of Sarcopenia: A survey, was published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society (JAGS) and the full report was made available open-access to the public. It turns out that people are interested, because the
- [Catching Up with Edwin Walker: 2023 Perennial Hero Award Recipient](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/catching-up-with-edwin-walker-2023-perennial-hero-award-recipient/) - Each year, leading advocates, policymakers, and champions in the aging community gather in Washington, DC, to celebrate our collective efforts to enhance healthy aging. As we approach our annual Heroes in Health Celebration on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, we're highlighting the remarkable work of past award honorees in this blog series. For over 30 years,
- [Catching Up with Chad Worz: 2023 Daniel Perry Founder's Award Recipient](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/catching-up-with-chad-worz-2023-daniel-perry-founders-award-recipient/) - Each year, leading advocates, policymakers, and champions in the aging community gather in Washington, DC, to celebrate our collective efforts to enhance healthy aging. As we approach our annual Heroes in Health Celebration on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, we're highlighting the remarkable work of past award honorees in this blog series. Our 2023 Daniel Perry
- [Vaccinations are ‘Our Best Shot’ at Staying Healthy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/vaccinations-are-our-best-shot-at-staying-healthy/) - Vaccines play an important role in protecting your health and the health of your family and community. They are one of our best defenses against many infectious diseases and have saved millions of lives. August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), and it’s a great time to highlight the importance of vaccinations, as well as
- [Catching Up with Dr. Henry Buchwald: 2023 Silver Innovator Award Recipient](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/catching-up-with-dr-henry-buchwald-2023-silver-innovator-award-recipient/) - Each year, leading advocates, policymakers, and champions in the aging community gather in Washington, DC, to celebrate our collective efforts to enhance healthy aging. As we approach our annual Heroes in Health Celebration on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, we're highlighting the remarkable work of past award honorees in this blog series. Our 2023 Silver Innovator,
- [Thank you, Mr. President](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/thank-you-mr-president/) - Our society tends to live by all-or-nothing thinking to either never walk away or be moved out of the way. While it’s easy to dictate these decisions for public figures from the sidelines, recognizing when we ourselves need to leave something is more nuanced. Mr. President, you have stepped UP with selflessness for the well-being
- [Fun in the Sun? Keep Signs of Heat-Related Illness in Mind this Summer](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/fun-in-the-sun-keep-signs-of-heat-related-illness-in-mind-this-summer/) - Extreme heat events are becoming more and more common, and increasingly intense. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), heat waves in the U.S. have gone from an average of two per year in the 1960s, to six per year in the 2010s and 2020s. And unfortunately, our planet just broke records and endured
- [Shining a Light on The Longest Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/shining-a-light-on-the-longest-day/) - Each year on the summer solstice – the day with the most light – the Alzheimer's Association's helps outshine the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease with "The Longest Day®” campaign. The day is a global call to action to end Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. At the Alliance, Alzheimer’s disease has always been close to
- [Before I Let Go: Reflecting on Retirement and the Agelessness of Black Music](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/before-i-let-go-reflecting-on-retirement-and-the-agelessness-of-black-music/) - Alliance Manager Matt Thompson reflects on the timelessness of Black music and Frankie Beverly's final DC performance ahead of the icon musician’s retirement
- [Seeking to Live with Pride and Dignity: Health Disparities Faced by Older LGBTQIA+ Americans](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/seeking-to-live-with-pride-and-dignity-health-disparities-faced-by-older-lgbtqia-americans/) - Older adults in the LGBTQIA+ community face significant challenges regarding health equity, access to healthcare, and overall health outcomes. These challenges are often due to social stigma, discrimination, and systemic inequities, which affect quality of life and health. This Pride month, it’s important to understand these disparities so we can develop practices and policies that
- [Alliance Educational Films Awarded Two Silver Telly Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-educational-films-awarded-two-silver-telly-awards/) - We are thrilled to announce that the Alliance for Aging Research has received two Telly Awards for our educational videos. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Not Just a Little Kids’ Virus and Shingles: What You Need to Know to Avoid a World of Pain, produced in 2023, were each awarded a Silver Telly. This is the
- [ISPOR 2024 Highlights Need for Patient Voice in Health Economics Outcomes Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/ispor-2024-highlights-need-for-patient-voice-in-health-economics-outcomes-research/) - Michael Ward, the Alliance’s Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs, and Adina Lasser, Public Policy Manager, represented the Alliance at ISPOR 2024, the leading global conference for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR). The event brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including economists, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders, to explore and
- [The Importance of Connection this Older Americans Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-importance-of-connection-this-older-americans-month/) - May is recognized as Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of older adults to our society and to raise awareness of issues affecting them. This year's theme, "Powered by Connection," highlights the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on the health and well-being of older Americans. When we think
- [Thank You, Edwards Lifesciences, for the Ultimate ‘Experience’](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/thank-you-edwards-lifesciences-for-the-ultimate-experience/) - As the organization that leads Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, we have talked, written, and read about the patient experience with valve disease for many years. We have created educational resources on the basics of valve disease, researched the statistics on how many people are impacted by the disease, advocated for better access to all
- [Alliance Seeking Staffing for September Event](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-seeking-staffing-for-september-event/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is looking for three individuals who will work the registration table at the 2024 Heroes in Health Celebration on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC. Duties will include: Managing the registration table, under the oversight of an Alliance staff member, and checking in guests. Providing
- [Preventing and Treating Muscle Loss with Age](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/preventing-and-treating-muscle-loss-with-age/) - The Aging in Motion Campaign (AIM) hosted a webinar today on Preventing and Treating Muscle Loss with Age: Nutrition & Exercise for Health and Independence. There is clearly a lot of interest in this topic because we had more than 1,200 people register to hear from our experts. Jack Guralnik, MD, MPH, PhD, shared information
- [NIA Releases Alzheimer’s Disease Progress Report](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/nia-releases-alzheimers-disease-progress-report/) - The National Institute on Aging (NIA) released its 2014-2015 “Alzheimer’s Disease Progress Report: Advancing Research Toward a Cure.” It offers an update on the latest NIH-supported Alzheimer’s disease research initiatives, objectives, and advances from 2014 and early 2015. The report also includes scientific content found in the first-ever “NIH Bypass Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2017,” which
- [ACT-AD Executive Director Joins Panel on FDA and Patient Centeredness](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/act-ad-executive-director-joins-panel-on-fda-and-patient-centeredness/) - On December 15, ACT-AD’s Executive Director, Cynthia Bens, spoke on a panel titled “FDA and Patient Centeredness: A Work in Progress” at the FDA/CMS Summit for Biopharma Executives in Washington, D.C. She was joined by representatives from Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, the National Alliance for Caregiving, the National Health Council, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Bens offered
- [ACT-AD Urges Congress to Provide FDA with $2.8B in FY 2018](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/act-ad-urges-congress-to-provide-fda-with-2-8b-in-fy-2018/) - The ACT-AD Coalition has sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the U.S. Senate’s and House of Representatives’ Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies requesting they provide the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with $2.8 billion in budget authority appropriations in Fiscal Year 2018. This
- [Alzheimer’s Association International Conference Recap](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alzheimers-association-international-conference-recap-2/) - Editor’s Note: This is an account from The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference from the Alliance for Aging Research’s Ryne Carney. Last month, the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference was held in London, England. The annual five-day conference is the world’s largest gathering of Alzheimer’s disease researchers, with more than 5,600 attendees from 68 different countries discussing
- [An Update on the CTAD Conference](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/an-update-on-the-ctad-conference/) - Last week was the Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) conference in Boston. Representatives from ACT-AD were there to engage in the activities, as were those from various other organizations. We are pleased to present a post from Eric Sokol, vice president, Public Policy, the Alzheimer’s Foundation, about some of the highlights from the conference. At last week’s
- [Audio Conference to Discuss the ACT-AD-Sponsored Study](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/audio-conference-to-discuss-the-act-ad-sponsored-study/) - Avalere Health held an audio conference to discuss the ACT-AD-sponsored study on the way the FDA reviews potential Alzheimer’s disease, HIV/AIDS, and cancer therapies. See Speaker Presentation
- [Recent NIH Forecast Highlights Number of People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/recent-nih-forecast-highlights-number-of-people-living-with-alzheimers-disease/) - In a recent estimate funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists calculated that six million adults in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or mild cognitive impairment. The estimate also predicted that the current number will rise to 15 million by 2060, as the population grows older. The new figures differ from
- [Canola Oil May Play a Role in Worsening of Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/canola-oil-may-play-a-role-in-worsening-of-alzheimers-disease-symptoms/) - Researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University found that consuming canola oil is associated with deteriorating memory and learning ability, as well as weight gain in animal models that mirror Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. The study found that animal models that were fed a canola oil diet exhibited impaired memory and increased amyloid
- [Experimental Drug Could Be Viable Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/experimental-drug-could-be-viable-treatment-for-alzheimers-disease/) - Researchers at Salk Institute for Biological Studies found the molecular target of the experimental drug J147. Their findings showed that J147, which is currently nearing clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease, reverses memory deficits and slows down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in animal models. The team also discovered that the drug “binds to a protein
- [Researchers Reverse Alzheimer’s Disease in Mouse Models](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/researchers-reverse-alzheimers-disease-in-mouse-models/) - A team of Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute researchers discovered that the gradual depletion of an enzyme called BACE1, also known as beta-secretase, reverses the formation of amyloid plaques in the brains of mice with Alzheimer’s disease, which improves the animal’s cognitive function. Lowering the BACE1 also reversed other signs of Alzheimer’s disease, such as
- [ACT-AD Letter on FDA Early Alzheimer’s Disease Guidance](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/act-ad-letter-on-fda-early-alzheimers-disease-guidance/) - The majority of clinical trials conducted in Alzheimer’s disease have been for patients who received a definitive diagnosis after becoming symptomatic. The failure of Alzheimer’s drugs receiving market approval has raised the question of whether clinical studies have been targeting patients in too late a stage of the disease. Considering these failures, the new thinking
- [Alzheimer’s Disease (ACT-AD) Coalition Goes to Barcelona](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alzheimers-disease-act-ad-coalition-goes-to-barcelona/) - In October, the Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACT-AD) coalition, which is chaired by the Alliance for Aging Research, attended the 11th Annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) conference in Barcelona, Spain. Missy Jenkins, Executive Director of ACT-AD and Vice President for Public Policy at the Alliance, summarized some of the major highlights from the conference here. Related TopicsAlzheimer’s
- [ACT-AD at the 11th Annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) Conference](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/act-ad-at-the-11th-annual-clinical-trials-on-alzheimers-disease-ctad-conference/) - ACT-AD was well-represented at the 11th Annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) conference in Barcelona, Spain, October 24 – October 27, 2018, where we hosted a dinner in honor of current and prospective industry partners committed to accelerating a cure and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Thank you to those who attended the dinner! It was a
- [ACT-AD Member Spotlight: BrightFocus Foundation](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/act-ad-member-spotlight-brightfocus-foundation/) - In honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Alliance for Aging Research is spotlighting BrightFocus Foundation, a member of the ACT-AD coalition. Click here to read an interview with BrightFocus Foundation President and CEO Stacy Pagos Haller.
- [13th Annual FDA/ACT-AD Allies Meeting Recap](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/13th-annual-fda-act-ad-allies-meeting-recap/) - On February 3rd, the Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All Dementias (ACT-AD) coalition hosted its 13th Annual FDA/ACT-AD Allies meeting, Common Threads: Learning from the Related Dementias. The meeting explored the current therapeutic and research landscape for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, featuring presentations on cross-cutting issues between different forms of dementia. The meeting followed the coalition’s expansion from an
- [Study: Impact of International Reference Pricing on Alzheimer’s Research and Development](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/study-impact-of-international-reference-pricing-on-alzheimers-research-and-development/) - The number of Americans aged 65 and older with Alzheimer´s disease (AD) is expected to more than double from 6.2 million today to 12.7 million by 2050. Currently, there are no treatments available to stop or slow the progression of the disease. At the same time, large pharmaceutical companies have already downsized investment into AD
- [Sponsor Spotlight: Avanir’s Sanjay Dubé, M.D.](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/sponsor-spotlight-avanirs-sanjay-dube-m-d/) - Sanjay Dubé, M.D. is the Head of Clinical Development and Scientific Strategy and Vice President of R&D at Avanir Pharmaceuticals. Additionally, he oversees Avanir’s Pharmacovigilance, Biometrics and Non-Clinical Programs. Dr. Dubé received his M.D. in Psychiatry at King George Medical University in Lucknow, India, where he graduated with honors. He is a Distinguished Life Fellow
- [FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Alzheimer’s Drug](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/fda-grants-accelerated-approval-for-alzheimers-drug/) - Earlier today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Aduhelm (aducanumab) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, a debilitating disease affecting 6.2 million Americans. Aduhelm was approved using the accelerated approval pathway, which can be used for a drug for a serious or life-threatening illness that provides a meaningful therapeutic advantage over existing treatments. Accelerated approval can
- [After Hearing Allison’s Harrowing Story with Influenza, I Got My Flu Shot](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/after-hearing-allisons-harrowing-story-with-influenza-i-got-my-flu-shot/) - We are in the middle of flu season—but how much do you really know about this virus? Influenza—more commonly called “the flu”—is a virus that affects the nose, lungs, and throat, and spreads to others easily through droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking. Symptoms can include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose,
- [Meet Willard Ramsey, Administrative Assistant](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/meet-willard-ramsey-administrative-assistant/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This week, we are featuring Willard Ramsey, Administrative Assistant. What do you do at the Alliance for Aging Research? I work with all staff members but specifically
- [Alliance Releases Additional Content from Expert Conversations of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Series](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-releases-additional-content-from-expert-conversations-of-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers-series/) - Last month, the Alliance for Aging Research released a series of films featuring conversations with a clinician, family caregivers, and patient advocates about the neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that accompany Alzheimer's and other brain diseases. Symptoms of NPS include anxiety, depression, agitation, apathy, socially inappropriate behavior, psychosis aggression, sleep disturbances, and more, commonly afflict people living
- [New Videos Urge Older Adults to Get Vaccinated Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-videos-urge-older-adults-to-get-vaccinated-against-vaccine-preventable-diseases/) - Vaccines are critical in protecting the health of yourself and your community, and are our best line of defense against many infectious diseases. They help your body recognize and fight germs by protecting you each time you come into contact with someone who is sick. In an effort to encourage older adults to receive all
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research's HR and Office Operations Manager](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-alliance-for-aging-research-hr-office-operations-manager/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. Every month, we’ll spotlight one of our staff members here on the blog. This month, we are featuring Tiffany Stewart, the Alliance’s HR and Office Operations Manager.
- [Learn How to Protect Yourself Against Shingles with New Video from the Alliance](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/learn-how-to-protect-yourself-against-shingles-with-new-video-from-the-alliance/) - While many people have heard of shingles, they may not know that it is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The varicella-zoster virus, or VZV, stays in the body even after recovering from chickenpox or receiving the chickenpox vaccine. Because our immune systems decrease as we age, the virus can reactivate and cause
- [Talk NERDY Engages with PCORI Annual Meeting Attendees, Leaves Its Mark on the Hill](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/talk-nerdy-engages-with-pcori-annual-meeting-attendees-leaves-its-mark-on-the-hill/) - Talk NERDY (Nurturing Engagement in Research and Development with You) was highlighted in multiple ways at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s (PCORI) Annual Meeting held October 4 and 5, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Beth Mathews-Bradshaw, Vice President of Patient Engagement and Research, represented the Alliance. Mathews-Bradshaw participated in the first ever PCORI Science Fair on
- [Chairman's Blog: Thank You for Opportunity to Gain New Perspective, Serve the Alliance](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-thank-you-for-opportunity-to-gain-new-perspective-serve-the-alliance/) - Earlier in my career, I spent valuable years working for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), as well as on Capitol Hill where I helped to shape the Medicare Part D legislation. Additionally, while at Roche, I was tasked with resolving Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement issues at the federal level. During all of
- [Expert Conversations on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Now Available in 60-Second PSA](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/expert-conversations-on-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers-now-available-in-60-second-psa/) - Last month, the Alliance for Aging Research released a series of films featuring conversations with a clinician, family caregivers, and patient advocates about the neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that accompany Alzheimer's and other brain diseases. Because NPS are rarely talked about, the films aimed to shake the stigma and encourage those affected to create a care
- [Chairman's Blog: Recognizing the Evolving Role of Grandparents](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-recognizing-the-evolving-role-of-grandparents/) - Each year on the Sunday after Labor Day, we celebrate Grandparents Day, this year honoring the 70 million (yes, 70 million!) American grandparents for the contributions that they make to our families and to society in general. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter – himself a grandfather extraordinaire with 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren – created the
- [Chairman's Blog: A Longer Look Ahead is Needed to Treat Alzheimer's](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-a-longer-look-ahead-is-needed-to-treat-alzheimers/) - This year, reports from the front lines of the battle against Alzheimer’s have been full of superlatives, heralding “a turning point” or “a new era,” and even “the beginning of the end” of this dreadful disease. To be sure, there have been encouraging developments, especially the full approval of Leqembi this month by the FDA.
- [New Videos Talk About Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and Aim to Shake the Stigma](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-videos-talk-about-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers-disease-and-aim-to-shake-the-stigma/) - Diseases and injuries that damage the brain can impact the way we interact with the world and lead to significant and disabling behavioral and psychological symptoms known as neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS). These symptoms include anxiety, depression, agitation, apathy, socially inappropriate behavior, psychosis aggression, sleep disturbances, and more, commonly afflict people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Neuropsychiatric
- [AAIC Highlights Advancements in Alzheimer's Treatments](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/aaic-highlights-advancements-in-alzheimers-treatments/) - Our Policy Team — Michael Ward, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs, and Adina Lasser, Public Policy Manager — represented the Alliance in Amsterdam last week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). AAIC is an event dedicated to advancing research and treatment for Alzheimer's disease. An estimated 7,000 attendees participated in this
- [Aging in Motion Has Moved](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/aging-in-motion-has-moved/) - For more than 10 years, the Alliance-led Aging in Motion (AIM) Coalition has brought together a diverse group of patient, caregiver, health, and aging groups. The Coalition of groups has worked together to press for greater levels of research and innovation to develop treatments, overcome obstacles that impede development of new treatments, raise awareness about
- [‘More Than Memory Loss’ Panel Highlights Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/more-than-memory-loss-panel-highlights-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers/) - Earlier this week, Alliance President & CEO Sue Peschin participated in a panel discussion, “More Than Memory Loss: Caring for Those with Alzheimer’s.” Held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the event was moderated by Bob Cusack, Editor-in-Chief of The Hill and sponsored by Otsuka. The discussion focused on neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) of
- [Alliance Board Member Appointed to UK Alzheimer’s Society Board](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-board-member-appointed-to-uk-alzheimers-society-board/) - Alliance Board Member Jay Reinstein was recently appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP), a team developed by the United Kingdom’s Alzheimer's Society. The distinguished panel of 12 from across the globe includes people living with dementia, carers, and former carers who will help innovators co-design novel technologies in
- [FDA Seeks Patient Perspectives on Sarcopenia](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/fda-seeks-patient-perspectives-on-sarcopenia/) - Do you or a loved one have sarcopenia? Or are you curious to understand more about how sarcopenia could impact you? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to hear from you. On April 6, 2017, from 1 to 4 p.m. EST, the FDA will host a public meeting on Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD) for
- [Alliance Honored with 2 Telly Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-honored-with-2-telly-awards/) - We are proud to announce that the Alliance for Aging Research has been awarded two Telly Awards in recognition of exemplary educational videos. These two specifically recognize Living with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and Our Best Shot: Preventing and Treating the Flu which were produced within the last year. With the goal of making informed healthcare decisions more
- [While We Await an RSV Vaccine, Staying Current on Other Vaccinations is Our Best Shot to Staying Healthy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/while-we-await-an-rsv-vaccine-staying-current-on-other-vaccinations-is-our-best-shot-to-staying-healthy/) - Respiratory Syncytial Virus, commonly called RSV, is a respiratory virus that causes infection in the lungs and respiratory tract. Symptoms are usually mild and cold-like, but they can become severe and lead to complications like difficulty breathing, hospitalization, and death. Since RSV is common in kids under the age of two, there is a misconceived
- [This Heart Month, Know Your Risk for Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-heart-month-know-your-risk-for-valve-disease/) - Despite more than 11 million Americans being impacted by heart valve disease, an estimated 3 in 4 have little to no knowledge of what valve disease is. This February during American Heart Month and on February 22 – Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day — it’s especially important that we spread awareness, because successful outcomes depend
- [Taking a Closer Look at Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Read the Alliance's Updated Brochure](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/taking-a-closer-look-at-age-related-macular-degeneration-read-the-alliances-updated-brochure/) - Vision helps us navigate our everyday lives and experience the world around us. But for over 15 million Americans suffering from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), everyday tasks, like reading and driving, can be difficult. AMD is a progressive disease and a leading cause of vision loss in adults over the age of 65. Consisting of
- [USAgainstAlzheimer's Shares FAQs About their Important BrainGuide Tool](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/usagainstalzheimers-shares-faqs-about-their-important-brainguide-tool/) - In 2020, six million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia and the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. While young people may get Alzheimer’s disease, symptoms typically appear after the age of 60, and the risk continues to increase with age. Because the symptoms can
- [This Mental Health Awareness Month, Learn More About Having Important Conversations](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-mental-health-awareness-month-learn-more-about-having-important-conversations/) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is essential to our overall health and well-being. Yet despite a variety of medical, social, and environmental factors that put older adults at heightened risk for depression, substance use disorders, and Alzheimer’s, older adults are routinely under-diagnosed. With all the screening tools that are available, why is
- [Chairman’s Blog: We Should All Aspire to ‘Aging Unbound’](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-we-should-all-aspire-to-aging-unbound/) - This May, we observed and celebrated Older Americans Month, with the theme of “Aging Unbound.” As I frequently do when I contemplate writing this blog, I spoke with an older colleague about my approach, seeking a one-person sounding board about what people on the other side of 65 are experiencing. Her response took me aback
- [We're Hiring A Development Coordinator](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/were-hiring-a-development-coordinator/) - Note: Applicant must live in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the pace of scientific discoveries and their application to vastly improve the universal human experience of aging and health. For more information about us, please visit, www.agingresearch.org. The Alliance seeks a
- [Understand the Impact of Arterial Health This Older Americans Month with New Videos from the Alliance](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/understand-the-impact-of-arterial-health-this-older-americans-month-with-new-videos-from-the-alliance/) - In healthy arteries, oxygen-rich blood is carried by the heart to the rest of the body. When cholesterol and fat from our diet build up in the walls of the arteries, it can form plaques, causing the arteries to narrow or harden and leading to poor blood flow to the organs. This build-up of plaque
- [Medicare’s Drug Price Negotiation Plan Relies on QALYs; Will Harm Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/medicares-drug-price-negotiation-plan-relies-on-qalys-will-harm-older-adults/) - Under the Inflation Reduction Act passed last year, Medicare will soon be able to negotiate the price of some drugs. Since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) can only pick 10 drugs for the program's first year in 2026, the agency recently issued guidance on how they will implement price negotiation. The guidance
- [Alliance Convenes Stakeholders on Medicare Drug Affordability Reforms](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-convenes-stakeholders-on-medicare-drug-affordability-reforms/) - On May 2, 2023, the Alliance for Aging Research and the National Health Council convened a roundtable to discuss Medicare’s implementation of two key provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket costs (OOP) for prescription drugs and the ability to pay OOP expenses through zero-interest payment installments. The panel featured
- [Congress to Medicare: Alzheimer’s Treatments Should Be Covered](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/congress-to-medicare-alzheimers-treatments-should-be-covered/) - On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing to discuss bipartisan ideas to lower healthcare costs. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure served as the witness and gave testimony. During the hearing, Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle asked Administrator
- [Chairman's Blog: As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends, Our Vigilance with Vaccination Should Continue](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-as-the-covid-19-public-health-emergency-ends-our-vigilance-with-vaccination-should-continue/) - As I began to write this blog about the scheduled end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, my computer pinged with an instant message from a family friend, telling me that her septuagenarian brother had contracted COVID while on vacation with his wife. Their springtime cruise down the Danube, long delayed because of the pandemic,
- [Vision Changes Worth Looking At](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/vision-changes-worth-looking-at/) - Sometime after our 40th birthdays, most of us will get a wake-up call about our vision. For many, it announces itself in the form of mild headaches and having to move reading material a bit farther away to make out the fine print. The common name for this condition is, of course, farsightedness. The medical
- [Alliance Board Member Honored by Alzheimer's Association](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-board-member-honored-by-alzheimers-association/) - Jay Reinstein, an Alliance for Aging Research Board Member and tireless champion for Alzheimer’s research, was honored this week with the 2023 Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Advocate of the Year Award, at the National Alzheimer’s Dinner in Washington, DC. Reinstein was working as an assistant city manager in Fayetteville, NC when he was diagnosed with
- [Chairman's Blog: Take Your Heart Health Seriously](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-take-your-heart-health-seriously/) - Like most of my friends and colleagues, I began to pay serious attention to my health sometime after my 40th birthday. I had heard good advice frequently long before I reached that milestone: follow a balanced diet, exercise frequently, keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check. But before I reached mid-life, these admonitions and others
- [Alliance Champions Legislation Aimed at Prohibiting Use of QALYs](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-champions-legislation-aimed-at-prohibiting-use-of-qalys/) - On February 1, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing on H.R. 485, the “Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act,” sponsored by Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN). The bill would prohibit
- [Chairman's Blog: My Wishes for 2023](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-my-wishes-for-2023/) - No matter what our age and stage, as the calendar advances from one year to the next, it offers a compelling opportunity to take account of our lives and look ahead to the future. This holds especially true for those of us who are committed to supporting healthy aging, and for those of us who
- [12 Days of Misgivings About the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review's Recent Draft Report on Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/12-days-of-misgivings-about-the-institute-for-clinical-and-economic-reviews-recent-draft-report-on-alzheimers-disease/) - The following 12 Days of Misgivings were originally posted to Sue Peschin's LinkedIn. Day 1 Starting today, I will present our “12 Days of Misgivings" about the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) and its draft report on the economic value of new therapies for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early-stage dementia due
- [Meet Katie Riley, Vice President of Communications](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/meet-katie-riley-vice-president-of-communications/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This week, we are featuring Katie Riley, Vice President of Communications. What do you do at the Alliance for Aging Research? As the Vice President of Communications
- [Meet Matthew Thompson, the Alliance's Digital Communications Coordinator](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/meet-matthew-thompson-the-alliances-digital-communications-coordinator/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This month, we are featuring Matthew Thompson, the Alliance’s Digital Communications Coordinator. What do you do at the Alliance for Aging Research?As the digital communications coordinator, I
- [Meet Adina Lasser, the Alliance’s Public Policy Manager](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/meet-adina-lasser-the-alliances-public-policy-manager/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This week, we are featuring Adina Lasser, the Alliance’s Public Policy Manager. What do you do at the Alliance for Aging Research? As the Public Policy Manager
- [Meet Katrin Werner, the Alliance's Health Programs Manager](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/meet-katrin-werner-the-alliances-health-program-manager/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This week, we are featuring Katrin Werner, the Alliance’s Health Programs Manager. What do you do at the Alliance for Aging Research? As the manager of our
- [Meet Beth Mathews-Bradshaw, the Alliance's Vice President of Patient Engagement and Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/meet-beth-the-alliances-vice-president-of-patient-engagement-and-research/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This week, we are featuring Beth Mathews-Bradshaw, the Alliance’s Vice President of Patient Engagement and Research. What do you do at the Alliance for Aging Research? I
- [Chairman’s Blog: We are Thankful for Your Continued Support](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-we-are-thankful-for-your-continued-support/) - And suddenly, we are in November, bringing on the beginning of the winter holiday season. Earlier this week, I was chatting with a work colleague, still enjoying an active lifestyle in her mid-seventies that includes working to help people her age who are not as fortunate. For Thanksgiving, she will have dinner with her son
- [A December Update on PDUFA and MDUFA](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-december-update-on-pdufa-and-mdufa/) - A December update on PDUFA and MDUFA
- [This Infographic Highlights Public Awareness of Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-infographic-highlights-public-awareness-of-heart-valve-disease/) - The Alliance for Aging Research released the results of new public opinion surveys about heart valve disease (HVD) today. To help illustrate some of the findings from the survey, we have created an infographic.
- [Alliance's Bens Presents at August PDUFA VI Public Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliances-bens-presents-at-august-pdufa-vi-public-meeting/) - The Alliance’s Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens was invited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to speak on two panels at an August 15 public meeting focused on the sixth reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA).
- [Alliance Comments on the FDA's Commitment Letter for PDUFA VI](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-comments-on-the-fdas-commitment-letter-for-pdufa-vi/) - In response to a call from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for feedback on its proposed Commitment Letter for the sixth reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), the Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments to the FDA for consideration.
- [Alliance's Bens Will Testify on MDUFA and PDUFA Reauthorization](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliances-bens-will-testify-on-mdufa-and-pdufa-reauthorization/) - On April 4, the Alliance for Aging Research’s Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens will testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions about the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act and the Medical Device User Fee Act. You can watch the hearing here.
- [May Events for Older Americans Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/may-events-for-older-americans-month/) - During Older Americans Month, here are some events to keep you informed on research and health topics of interest to older adults.
- [Four Conditions to Know About for American Heart Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/four-conditions-to-know-about-for-american-heart-month/) - In recognition of American Heart Month, here are four conditions to know about.
- [Chairman’s Blog: Flu Season Could Be An Unfortunate Reality Check On Vaccine Fatigue  ](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-flu-season-could-be-an-unfortunate-reality-check-on-vaccine-fatigue/) - As I write this blog – focused on the importance of getting a flu shot this year, I have two specific groups of people in mind: those who have already gotten a flu shot and those who have not. Yes, I'm aware that is everyone. If you haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, I
- [Blog: For Medicare Beneficiaries Living with Alzheimer’s, Basic Human Decency is at a Premium](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-for-medicare-beneficiaries-living-with-alzheimers-basic-human-decency-is-at-a-premium/) - Sue Peschin, MHS, President and CEO The Medicare program recently announced that the decrease in the 2023 Medicare Part B monthly premium was due to “lower-than-projected spending on both Aduhelm and other Part B items and services.” Aduhelm is a medical treatment that was approved by the FDA in June 2021 for people with mild cognitive impairment and mild stage
- [Chairman's Blog: Celebrating the 29th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-celebrating-the-29th-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards/) - For the past two years my calendar has been filled with cancellations of in-person events, replaced by elaborate, if essential, instructions for “zooming” into group meetings. Many of these meetings were productive and, given the circumstances that we all faced, the best we could do. But as I attended the Alliance for Aging Research’s 29th
- [Alzheimer’s Disease Policy Task Force Submits Comments on Draft Medicare Coverage Decision for Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting Amyloid](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alzheimers-disease-policy-task-force-submits-comments-on-draft-medicare-coverage-decision-for-monoclonal-antibodies-targeting-amyloid/) - On Thursday, February 10th the Alzheimer’s Disease Policy Task Force (Task Force) submitted feedback to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on their draft Medicare coverage determination for the use of monoclonal antibodies (mABs) targeting amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Collectively, the Task Force represents people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (“ADRD”);
- [Alliance for Aging Research Submits Comments to CMS on Ways to Improve Medicare Advantage Programs for Beneficiaries](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-for-aging-research-submits-comments-to-cms-on-ways-to-improve-medicare-advantage-programs-for-beneficiaries/) - Washington, DC, August 31, 2022 –The Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on ways to improve Medicare Advantage (MA) programs for beneficiaries. The comments focused on changes CMS should make to MA programs to ensure all patients have equitable access to health services. Specifically, the Alliance noted
- [Chairman's Blog: CMS Coverage of New Technology](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-cms-coverage-of-new-technology/) - A friend of mine used to comment about the difficulty of communicating with two of her aging relatives, a married couple in their late 70’s. My friend said, with some exasperation, that e-mails went unanswered, and texting was out of the question. The couple’s avoidance of technology didn’t stop there. Podcasts and e-books were dismissed
- [Common Questions and Answers About COVID-19 For Older Adults and People With Chronic Health Conditions](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/common-questions-and-answers-about-covid-19-for-older-adults-and-people-with-chronic-health-conditions/) - Click here to download this information in PDF format. Note: This resource is based on content developed jointly by National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and the Alliance for Aging Research, reflecting the latest information about COVID-19. (This resource was last updated on 10/14/2020 before COVID-19 vaccines were widely available in the United States and before
- [What Is Atrial Fibrillation? Watch the New Alliance Videos to Learn More](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/what-is-atrial-fibrillation-watch-the-new-alliance-videos-to-learn-more/) - In a healthy heart, the rate and rhythm are controlled by electrical signals that cause the heart to contract, or squeeze, in a coordinated manner. This synchronized heartbeat continuously circulates blood through the lungs and out to the rest of the body to deliver vital oxygen. An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or
- [March Is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/march-is-deep-vein-thrombosis-awareness-month/) - March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month! Learn how we're raising awareness of the condition
- [We're Seeking a Vice President of Communications](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/were-seeking-a-vice-president-of-communications/) - Alliance for Aging Research Seeks a Vice President of Communications The Alliance for Aging Research Vice President of Communications oversees all aspects of strategic communications efforts, including press outreach, public relations, branding, content development, social media, analytics, budget, and staff. This position works closely with the Alliance’s President/CEO, Vice President of Development, Senior Vice President
- [Carstensen, Cassidy to Be Honored at 2016 Alliance Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/carstensen-cassidy-to-be-honored-at-2016-alliance-dinner/) - The Alliance has named Laura L. Carstensen, Ph.D., as its 2016 Silver Innovator Award winner and Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D., from Louisiana as its 2016 Distinguished Public Service Award winner.
- [Chairman's Blog: A Dangerous Distraction](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-a-dangerous-distraction/) - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) last month released its plan, or lack thereof, for patients to receive coverage for the new Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm, along with the entire class of monoclonal antibody (mAB) therapies that target amyloid for the disease. This decision was met with an uproar in the healthcare community. Much
- [This is Growing Old Episode 31: What the 2021 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report Discovered About Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-episode-31-what-the-2021-americas-health-rankings-senior-report-discovered-about-older-adults/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Sue Peschin, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research, talks with Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer for UnitedHealthcare Employer and Individual, about the UnitedHealth Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Senior Report. View the report here:
- [Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day is February 22!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/valve-disease-day-is-february-22/) - February 22 is the annual Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day! This year marks five years since the Alliance for Aging Research established this important day. In celebration of the millions of people the Alliance and its Valve Disease Day partners have reached over the years with important and life-saving messages about heart valve disease (HVD), we are kicking
- [Celebrating Aging on This is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/celebrating-aging-on-this-is-growing-old/) - By Janelle Germanos, Communications Manager at the Alliance for Aging Research We all have a story to tell. One story that connects all of us is the story of aging. All of us, at this very moment, are getting older. While getting older looks different for everyone, we here at the Alliance for Aging Research
- [Blog: Why You Need A Flu Shot—A Q+A With Dr. Keipp Talbot](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-why-you-need-a-flu-shot/) - December 1 through 7 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet or need to convince others in your life why it’s so important to get the flu vaccination every year, Dr. Keipp Talbot, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University, has you covered. Read our interview with
- [Alliance for Aging Research Provides Comments to Senator Alexander’s “Preparing for the Next Pandemic” White Paper](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-for-aging-research-provides-comments-to-senator-alexanders-preparing-for-the-next-pandemic-white-paper/) - On June 26, 2020, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments on the white paper “Preparing for the Next Pandemic” at the request of Senator Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. The Alliance appreciates the Chairman’s efforts to address policies that can contribute to increased resiliency during
- [Blog: During the COVID-19 Pandemic, It Is More Important Than Ever for Older Adults to Stay Current on Recommended Vaccinations](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/during-the-covid-19-pandemic-it-is-more-important-than-ever-for-older-adults-to-stay-current-on-recommended-vaccinations/) - William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, explains the importance of keeping up with recommended vaccinations, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our health and well-being beyond the damage caused by the virus. In every community, older adults have been sheltering in place, and many have
- [Pay it Forward: Volunteer for COVID-19 Clinical Trials Webinar Recording Available](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/pay-it-forward-volunteer-for-covid-19-clinical-trials-webinar-recording-available/) - Today’s webinar recording is now available! Watch the Alliance for Aging Research and Operation Warp Speed (OWS) webinar discussion about a new “one-stop shopping” online portal that will lay out in plain language the three medical pathways currently available through OWS to the public in order to accelerate enrollment across all COVID-19 clinical trials and plasma donations. If you have any
- [Promoting Vaccines Across the Generations](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/promoting-vaccines-across-the-generations/)
- [How to Become a Vaccine Truth-Teller](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/how-to-become-a-vaccine-truth-teller/) - The evidence is clear—vaccines are our best shot at fighting COVID-19, flu, and other serious infectious diseases. Yet inaccurate and even false information about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines can easily be found with a visit to social media or a quick Google search. We have to fight back with the truth, which is
- [Conference on Quality Measures Set for This Thursday, October 30](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/conference-on-quality-measures-set-for-this-thursday-october-30/) - We wanted to share info about a conference that happens this Thursday, October 30, in Washington, D.C.
- [Alliance Debuts New Video at Rally for Medical Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-debuts-new-video-at-rally-for-medical-research/) - Today, at the Rally for Medical Research in Washington, D.C., Alliance president and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, introduced a new video that shares the moving stories of patients and their loved ones who have taken on the challenge of living with diseases and conditions such as heart disease, chronic pain, and stroke.
- [An Update on 21st Century Cures](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/an-update-on-21st-century-cures/) - We provide an update on the 21st Century Cures Act, an important piece of legislation that the Alliance has been advocating for.
- [Alliance Releases Statement on Passage of 21st Century Cures](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-releases-statement-on-passage-of-21st-century-cures/) - The Senate today approved landmark legislation overhauling the development of medical treatments and cures for patients, which represents the culmination of a multi-year, bipartisan initiative in Congress. Here is a statement from Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin.
- [Tomorrow Is the March for Science](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/tomorrow-is-the-march-for-science/) - This Saturday, April 22, thousands of people will gather in the shadow of the Washington Monument to march for not just a cause, but in support of one of humanity’s most important endeavors: science.
- [Chairman’s Blog: Trends in Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-chairmans-blog-trends-in-aging/) - Health care in 2019 will no doubt be impacted by a broad range of forces – the need for more affordable care and lower drug prices, technological advances that put patients more and more in charge of their health, new members of Congress with new agendas on Capitol Hill, and an ongoing opioid crisis that
- [Assessing the Value of Medicine for Diverse Patients: Implications of a QALY Approach for Health Disparities](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/assessing-the-value-of-medicine-for-diverse-patients-implications-of-a-qaly-approach-for-health-disparities/) - Cost-effectiveness analyses have been under consideration as a way to help set prices for prescription drugs in the U.S. However, cost-effectiveness typically involves the use of the quality-adjusted life year (QALY) or similar metrics that have been shown to have a discriminatory impact on older adults and people with a disability. Further, addressing systemic health
- [Not a Part of Normal Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/not-a-part-of-normal-aging/) - Even though it’s a serious condition that typically leads to death after the onset of serious symptoms (such as angina and syncope), aortic stenosis (AS) is under-diagnosed—and even more scary—under-treated.
- [Pocket Films Part of Cardio-Visual App Video Library](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/pocket-films-part-of-cardio-visual-app-video-library/) - Four Alliance pocket films have been included in the video library of the Cardio-Visual multimedia platform.
- [Blog: What You Should Know About Sarcopenia](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-what-you-should-know-about-sarcopenia/) - On a recent episode This is Growing Old, Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin talked with Dr. Jack Guralnik, professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Here are some highlights from their conversation. Sue Peschin: The Alliance feels very fortunate to have you serve as chair of the
- [This Older Adult Redefines 'Retirement'](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-older-adult-redefines-retirement/) - Meet Phyllis Pricer, an older adult who is redefining what it means to be "retired."
- [Spending or Investing? -- The Silver Book & Innovation](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/spending-or-investing-the-silver-book-innovation/) - With the presidential election looming and the state of our economy in question, it’s not surprising that health care spending continues to be a hot topic.
- [Podcast Series on Personalized Medicine](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/podcast-series-on-personalized-medicine/) - According to the a recent Washington Post article, more than 20 companies today offer personalized genomics tests that promise to help you determine what diseases you may get and gain insight into your personality and behavior.
- [Is Diabetes Threatening our Economy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/is-diabetes-threatening-our-economy/) - A recent report from the American Diabetes Association confirmed that in addition to being a major public health threat, the increasing cost of diabetes is threatening the health of our economy.
- [New Documentary Helps to Debunk Stereotypes of Old Age](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-documentary-helps-to-debunk-stereotypes-of-old-age/) - Last Thursday morning during my usual routine of eating breakfast while listening to NPR’s “Morning Edition,” movie critic Kenneth Turan was discussing a new documentary, Young at Heart.
- [What Can You Do to Stop Alzheimer's](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/what-can-you-do-to-stop-alzheimers/) - Last week, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor shared personal testimony before the Senate Special Committee on Aging about the burden of Alzheimer’s disease. O’Connor stepped down from the court in 2006 to care for her husband, who has the disease. As many people know, Alzheimer’s is an overwhelming disease-both on a personal level for families and for society.
- [Data on Chronic Disease Helps Inform the Debate](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/data-on-chronic-disease-helps-inform-the-debate/) - While Senators Obama and McCain agree on few things when it comes to overhauling the American health care system, both have acknowledged the importance of a plan that addresses chronic disease—the primary driver of health care costs.
- [Test Your Techno Tolerance](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/test-your-techno-tolerance/) - How do you feel about genetic engineering? What’s your position on stem cell research? Is it ok for us to invest technology that could make us immortal? What kind of restrictions should be placed on our use of technology? Are you a neo-luddite? Transhumanist?
- [Chronic Disease and Depression](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chronic-disease-and-depression/) - Two studies have been published recently that talk about depression—but not as a stand-alone diagnosis. They discuss both heart disease and diabetes and the high comorbidity of depression.
- [Nissan's Design Strategy Emphasizes an Aging Population](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/nissans-design-strategy-emphasizes-an-aging-population/) - Automaker Nissan has created a suit that simulates the affects of aging. This suit, worn by auto designers, mimics a bulging stomach, slow reflexes, physical weakness, and even vision problems. The designers’ goal is to make vehicles that are very friendly and drivable for an ever growing aging population thanks to the baby boom generation.
- [Improving Access to Dental Care for Seniors](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/improving-access-to-dental-care-for-seniors/) - The health and overall well-being of seniors can be improved with regular dental services. In many circumstances, ignoring oral care can lead to the development of oral diseases, tooth loss, infection, and if left untreated, death.
- [Major Step for Embryonic Stem Cell Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/major-step-for-embryonic-stem-cell-research/) - Reaching a major milestone for embryonic stem cell research (ESCR), the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first human clinical trial for a treatment based on embryonic stem cells. The trial—to be conducted by biotechnology company Geron Corp.—will focus on the safety of a treatment for spinal cord injury. The trial will start with up to 10 paralyzed patients who can be treated within 14 days of their injury. If it’s found safe, the company will expand the trial and shift its focus to effectiveness.
- [A Research Jolt for Economic Stimulus](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-research-jolt-for-economic-stimulus/) - Medical research will get a huge boost from the economic stimulus about to be signed into law by President Obama.
- [Exercise Safe, Beneficial for Individuals with Heart Failure](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/exercise-safe-beneficial-for-individuals-with-heart-failure/) - If you are one of the 5 million Americans that have heart failure, a new study published in JAMA provides evidence that exercise may help you feel better. Researchers found that moderate exercise is not only safe, but beneficial for heart failure patients.
- [NIH Accepts Public Comments on Draft Stem Cell Guidelines](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/nih-accepts-public-comments-on-draft-stem-cell-guidelines/) - In response to President Obama’s March 9th Executive Order lifting the Bush Administration’s restrictions on stem cell research, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued draft guidelines on the federal funding of this research. The public comment period for the draft is open through May 26th so there’s still time to have your voice heard!
- [Home Therapy: Improving and Extending the Lives of Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/home-therapy-improving-and-extending-the-lives-of-older-adults/) - Results from a new study show that a home-based occupational and physical therapy program extended the lives of those who received the therapy compared to those who did not.
- [Organizing Your Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/organizing-your-health/) - No matter your health status, a health organizer is a simple yet very helpful tool to keep track of important health information, so you don’t have to search high and low every time you or your health care provider needs to know information related to your health.
- [Preventing Injuries at Home](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/preventing-injuries-at-home/) - Seniors age 85 and older are five times more likely to die in a fire than those younger mostly because of physical impairments. In addition, falls in the home can cause fractures, which can lead to loss of independence and health complications. During home safety month seniors and their caregivers should take steps to create a safer home environment.
- [A Champion Falls](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-champion-falls/) - U.S. primary elections have taken down a fierce champion of medical research. For all of us who count on cures and treatments for the diseases that shorten and stunt human lives, the absence of Arlen Specter from the U.S. Senate will be deeply felt.
- [A Doctor Who Prefers 'The Dark Side'](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-doctor-who-prefers-the-dark-side/) - It seems Dr. Carl Elliott has let his instincts as a provocateur get the better of his perspective as a physician and healer. Promoting his book "White Coat, Black Hat: Adventures on the Dark Side of Medicine,” Dr. Elliott, a frequent contributor to The New Yorker and Atlantic Monthly, finds it deplorable that physicians who use drugs to relieve human misery have any actual contact with companies that research, develop and sell those medicines.
- [Final Countdown...](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/final-countdown/) - For years we have been urging federal funding increases in biomedical research by citing the countdown to the first wave of Baby Boomers turning age 65 and joining the Medicare rolls.
- [Sargent Shriver's Gift](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/sargent-shrivers-gift/) - Twenty-five years ago a young lawyer fresh out of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government came to a fledgling group called the Aging Research Policy Council volunteering free legal services. But first he needed support for pro bono work from his firm’s senior partner, Sargent Shriver.
- [PDUFA V Can Help Patients and the FDA](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/pdufa-v-can-help-patients-and-the-fda/) - On June 26, 2011 I was interviewed by BioCentury This Week to share the Alliance for Aging Research’s impressions on the fifth reauthorization of the Food and Drug Administration’s Prescription Drug User Fee program. Thanks to Congress, we and other active patient groups were able to lend an early voice in helping to shape how user fees might be used to help speed the delivery of better treatments and cures to patient in need of relief from Alzheimer’s, Cancer, Parkinson’s and many more diseases.
- [Forget the Finger Wagging: It's Aging, Stupid](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/forget-the-finger-wagging-its-aging-stupid/) - It was reported on the NBC Today Show that type 2 diabetes is on the rise worldwide – the number of adults suffering from the disease has doubled since 1980, and will double again by 2030. Why the uptick? Anchor Natalie Morales attributed the increase to “weight gain and a sedentary lifestyle.” There’s only one problem: It’s not true.
- [Thankful for More Years - And Hopeful for Better Ones](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/thankful-for-more-years-and-hopeful-for-better-ones/) - Americans are living longer than ever – and that’s something to be thankful for. As Time points out, our oldest population is getting older as well.
- [100 over 100](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/100-over-100/) - The Archon Genomics X Prize Presented by medco® offers $10 million to the first team of researchers that can quickly and affordably sequence 100 genomes—of people at least 100 years old that is!
- [Breakthroughs in Understanding Diseases of Aging Earn Top Honors](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/breakthroughs-in-understanding-diseases-of-aging-earn-top-honors/) - This November, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF) released its “Top Ten Medical Innovations” list for 2011, and five of those top ten show great promise for diseases of aging,
- [Moving Along the Guiderails with CER](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/moving-along-the-guiderails-with-cer/) - In a time where health care spending is sky-rocketing, where will the public draw the line? Evidence from comparative effectiveness research (CER) is increasingly being used in health-care treatment decision-making around the globe, yet there is still a lot to be learned about how the public feels and where they think the lines should be drawn.
- [Drumroll please...](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/drumroll-please/) - And the winner is…medical research? Just in time to avert a government shutdown, Congress passed a $1 trillion spending package on Friday. This bill will fund all of the government agencies through the end of the current fiscal year.
- [Alliance Announces New Science Advisors](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-announces-new-science-advisors/) - We are really excited at the Alliance to announce the addition of five new members to our Science Advisory Board including a prominent bioethicist, a world-renowned neurologist, a Nobel Prize winner in economics, a leading longevity researcher, and the only cardiologist to receive all four major cardiovascular research awards.
- [Cold Weather Linked to Boost in Heart Attack Risk](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/cold-weather-linked-to-boost-in-heart-attack-risk/) - A study published online in the British Medical Journal reported each 1.8 degree Fahrenheit reduction in average daily temperature was associated with a cumulative 2% increase in risk of heart attack over a 28-day period, with the highest risk reported within two weeks of exposure to cold weather.
- [Responding to the Aging of the Population](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/responding-to-the-aging-of-the-population/) - A group of aging and Alzheimer’s advocates will be meeting this week with the senior leadership of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to call for an increase in funding for the National Institute on Aging (NIA). In advance of this meeting, the group has orchestrated a sign-on letter to demonstrate widespread support for $1.4 billion, an increase of $300 million, in the FY 2013 NIH Budget to support the NIA. A similar letter was generated last year and garnered more than 400 signatures.
- [Learning about Safe Medication Use--It's a Must!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/learning-about-safe-medication-use-its-a-must/) - Older Americans make up 13% of our population but account for 34% of all prescription medication use and 30% of all over-the-counter (OTC) medication use. This is due in large part to the fact that 4 out of 5 older Americans has 1 or more chronic conditions—often requiring multiple medications at once.
- [PhARMA Patents; Fueling Innovation, Padding Portfolios, or Good Clean Fun?](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/pharma-patents-fueling-innovation-padding-portfolios-or-good-clean-fun/) - This week in the Wall-Street Journal Dr. Els Torreele, director of the Access to Essential Medicines Initiative of the Open Society Foundation's Public Health Program based in New York, and Dr. Josh Bloom, director of chemical and pharmaceutical sciences at the American Council on Science and Health also based in New York, were asked an interesting question; should patents on pharmaceuticals be extended to encourage innovation?
- [Challenges and Opportunities for PCORI and CER](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/challenges-and-opportunities-for-pcori-and-cer/) - In a time of skyrocketing health care costs, both the private and public sectors struggle to balance economics with access to high quality health care. Evidence from comparative effectiveness research (CER) and “head-to-head” clinical trials is increasingly being used in health care treatment decision-making around the globe, but how will this affect access to quality care? More importantly, where will the public draw the line between cost and access?
- [New Air Standards will Improve Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-air-standards-will-improve-health/) - New air standards issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in December are expected to have far-reaching effects on both pollution and public health.
- [Big Boost for Alzheimer's](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/big-boost-for-alzheimers/) - This week’s press event announcing an immediate $50 million infusion of NIH funding to Alzheimer’s research—along with commitments to include an additional $80 million in research dollars and $26 million in services and supports in the President’s FY 2013 budget—was monumental on a number of fronts.
- [Release of The Silver Book: Vision Loss Volume II](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/release-of-the-silver-book-vision-loss-volume-ii/) - Last Wednesday the Alliance for Aging Research released the 7th volume of The Silver Book series. This latest volume focuses on vision loss and was released in partnership with the Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR) during their Decade of Vision: 2010-2020.
- [Scientists Boosting Device Reliability by Decreasing Consumption](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/scientists-boosting-device-reliability-by-decreasing-consumption/) - Ask a patient with an implantable medical device what they hope to get out of their device, and they’ll likely say reliability, small size and longevity. Unfortunately, according to a report by the Community Report Development Information Service (CORDIS) of the European Commission, implantable medical devices face a fundamental flaw; the more complex they become, the more power they consume, and the more prone they are to failure.
- [Dan Perry Talks about Healthspan at TEDMED 2012](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dan-perry-talks-about-healthspan-at-tedmed-2012/) - TEDMED left its home in San Diego this year to debut at the Kennedy Center in DC, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The speaker line-up was full of big names like Francis Collins, Katie Couric, and Billie Jean King and the big ideas ranged from designing new DNA, to using mathematics to personalize cancer treatments, to the shift of the scientific method in the face of a data-dominated world. One particularly interesting talk came from our own President & CEO Daniel Perry, who spoke about whether or not “Cells Have a Mid-Life Crisis.”
- [2012 MetLife Foundation Silver Scholar Award Goes to Dr. Linda Fried](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/2012-metlife-foundation-silver-scholar-award-goes-to-dr-linda-fried/) - We are very excited at the Alliance for Aging Research to announce that Linda Fried, MD, MPH, Dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, is the recipient of this year’s MetLife Foundation Silver Scholar Award. Dr. Fried is a well-respected and well-known scholar and was selected in honor of her innovative work contributing pragmatic solutions to address the rising cost of health care associated with the aging of our nation, preventive strategies aimed at keeping aging populations healthier longer, and thought leadership on the positive contributions that greater longevity brings to society.
- [IOM Recommends Boost to Mental Health and Substance Use Workforce](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/iom-recommends-boost-to-mental-health-and-substance-use-workforce/) - Groups like the Alliance for Aging Research and the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) have long been calling attention to the looming crisis that we face with extreme current and projected shortages in our geriatric workforce. According to recent data from AGS there are currently only 7,029 certified geriatricians in the U.S. —half of what we currently need—and those numbers are in steep decline. Just imagine what these numbers will look like when our 65 and older population grows from 40.3 million now to 72.1 million in 2030.
- [Getting the Balance Right on ACOs](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/getting-the-balance-right-on-acos/) - It sounds simple: to fix American health care we just need to spend less on ineffective treatments and invest more in high quality medical care. And like solutions that sound simple, getting this balance right can be devilishly difficult.
- [How Close Are We To Preventing the Diseases of Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/how-close-are-we-to-preventing-the-diseases-of-aging/) - This summer the President & CEO here at the Alliance for Aging Research, Dan Perry, was asked to participate in the annual melding of the foremost medical minds known as TEDMED. At the meeting, Dan gave a fantastic 13 minute talk that really summed up how “tantalizingly close” researchers are to that “fountain of youth."
- [The Medicare Advantage Experience](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-medicare-advantage-experience/) - The most effective way to slow Medicare spending is to reduce the cases of preventable chronic conditions and incorporate evidence-based care coordination into the traditional Medicare program.
- [Heterogeneity or Just Plain ol' Differences?](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/heterogeneity-or-just-plain-ol-differences/) - The Alliance for Aging Research was pleased to be a co-sponsor of the National Pharmaceutical Council’s Myth of the Average Patient Conference in Washington, D.C.
- [Recommendations for Advancing Alzheimer's Interventions](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/recommendations-for-advancing-alzheimers-interventions/) - This week the Alliance for Aging Research and the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) released a new white paper titled Translating Innovation to Impact: Evidence-based interventions to support people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers at home and in their communities.
- [Yes, I'm Asking you to Sign a Petition](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/yes-im-asking-you-to-sign-a-petition/) - This Alzheimer's petition holds the White House’s and Congress’ feet to the fire on the goals of the first national Alzheimer’s plan—and I am asking you to sign it.
- [Scratching your head over CER implementation?](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/scratching-your-head-over-cer-implementation/) - You are not alone! Comparative effectiveness research (CER) is a tool that can have a significant effect on those receiving health care, particularly older Americans.
- [Let's Get Loud](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/lets-get-loud/) - To quote Jennifer Lopez ,“C’mon people, let’s get loud!” Hang up your lab coat, leave your pad folios and ipads behind, and dust off your protest sign, it’s time to make some noise for medical research!
- [Reasonable and Necessary](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/reasonable-and-necessary/) - The Alliance for Aging Research joined with others in the Alzheimer’s and aging community to call on CMS to provide coverage of Beta Amyloid PET without further evidence (also known as CED, or Coverage with Evidence Development).
- [Putting the cart before the horse?](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/putting-the-cart-before-the-horse/) - The Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) held a roundtable today on “implementation and dissemination” of PCOR findings.
- [Robert Fogel: The Passing of a Great Scholar](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/robert-fogel-the-passing-of-a-great-scholar/) - As summer drew to a close this year we learned with great sadness of the passing of Dr. Robert Fogel, a brilliant Nobel laureate who in recent years focused on the economics of aging.
- [Help the Alliance Celebrate Moms Everywhere](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/help-the-alliance-celebrate-moms-everywhere/) - At the Alliance, we are celebrating Mother's Day and everything they do.
- [Turning a Blind Eye on Patients](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/turning-a-blind-eye-on-patients/) - Alliance Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens discusses AMD and older adults.
- [CER for More Patient-Centered Care](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/cer-for-more-patient-centered-care/) - There is increasing emphasis on shaping a system that makes optimal patient outcomes a priority. The Alliance has been paying close attention to Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s (PCORI) initial work to provide information on which treatments and technologies deliver the best results.
- [Capitol Hill Briefings Lend Insights into Aging Research at the NIA](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/capitol-hill-briefings-lend-insights-into-aging-research-at-the-nia/) - The Friends of the NIA, a coalition led by the Alliance for Aging Research, hosted two briefings on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on the National Institute on Aging and its aging research efforts.
- [Alliance Public Policy VP Cynthia Bens on Aging and Chronic Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-public-policy-vp-cynthia-bens-on-aging-and-chronic-disease/) - Our Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens was recently asked: As Americans live longer, how can we tackle aging as a major risk factor for chronic disease?
- [New Educational Resource on Acetaminophen Now Available](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-educational-resource-on-acetaminophen-now-available/) - Today, the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition released a superb new report called Acetaminophen: How It's Used, Preventing Overdose and What We Can Do to Promote Safe Use.
- [Update: Talaya Waller Birthday Update](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/update-talaya-waller-birthday-update/) - We want to thank Talaya Waller for her commitment to Alzheimer's research and for including us in her special tribute to her grandmother.
- [Revised Guidance on Medicare Hospice Benefit by CMS Deserves Praise](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/revised-guidance-on-medicare-hospice-benefit-by-cms-deserves-praise/) - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a policy this past week that is really important for people with terminal conditions who receive the Medicare hospice benefit, and it deserved to be noted.
- [Consumer Reports Is Feeling No Pain](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/consumer-reports-is-feeling-no-pain/) - Alliance President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, writes about a Consumer Reports article on opioids and acetaminophen.
- [Condolences to Martha Stewart](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/condolences-to-martha-stewart/) - We wanted to send our sincerest condolences to Martha Stewart and her family on the passing of her sister Laura Kostyra Plimpton.
- [What Is the Silver Tsunami?](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/what-is-the-silver-tsunami/) - The Silver Tsunami. It's a term we often hear in the news. But what is it actually?
- [Let This Be a Lesson for Change](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/let-this-be-a-lesson-for-change/) - Alliance President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, on mental health in older adults
- [Don't Just Act Out, Act to Increase Representation in Clinical Trials](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dont-just-act-out-act-to-increase-representation-in-clinical-trials/) - Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens talks about clinical trials.
- [Rally for Medical Research is September 18](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/rally-for-medical-research-is-september-18/) - We wanted to share news about an important event taking place on Capitol Hill on September 18, 2014.
- [Alliance Celebrates 21st Annual Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-celebrates-21st-annual-dinner/) - It’s that time again for our Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner.
- [This Grandparents Day Put Your Medications Up and Away](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-grandparents-day-put-your-medications-up-and-away/) - This Sunday we celebrate National Grandparents Day.
- [World Alzheimer's Month: Improving Prevention and Treatment](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/world-alzheimers-month-improving-prevention-and-treatment/) - This is a guest post from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute on World Alzheimer's Month.
- [Meet This Year's Congressional Dinner Honorees](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/meet-this-years-congressional-dinner-honorees/) - One of the big highlights of our Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner is the distinguished individuals we honor for their contributions to advancing the science of human aging.
- [Superbugs and Seniors](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/superbugs-and-seniors/) - The Alliance for Aging Research was fortunate enough to host an amazing group of leaders from the fields of aging, infectious disease, health care and government to discuss the disproportionate impact of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) on older adults.
- [2014 Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner a Great Success](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/2014-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner-a-great-success/) - Last Tuesday evening, September 30, we held our 21st Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, D.C.
- [Linda Fried and Dan Perry Explore Aging in Society at Town Hall Interview](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/linda-fried-and-dan-perry-explore-aging-in-society-at-town-hall-interview/) - Dr. Linda P. Fried and Alliance Founder Dan Perry participated in a town hall event on October 22 before a packed room at Columbia University in New York City.
- [Letter to President Obama: More Funding Needed for Aging Research at NIH](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/letter-to-president-obama-more-funding-needed-for-aging-research-at-nih/) - The Friends of the National Institute on Aging has sent a letter to President Obama requesting an increase of $500 million to support biomedical, behavioral and social sciences aging research efforts at the National Institutes of Health for fiscal year 2016.
- [Alliance Founder Dan Perry Talks FOGO on December 2](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-founder-dan-perry-talks-fogo-on-december-2/) - Dan Perry joined Pfizer chief medical officer, Dr. Freda C. Lewis-Hall, to talk about FOGO, or fear of getting old.
- [#GivingTuesday Is Today; Consider Giving to the Alliance](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/givingtuesday-is-today-consider-giving-to-the-alliance/) - Today is #GivingTuesday.
- [Alliance Submits Suggestions for NIA's Aging Well in the 21st Century](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-submits-suggestions-for-nias-aging-well-in-the-21st-century/) - The National Institute on Aging recently put out a call for comments and ideas for a draft of its strategic directions document, Aging Well in the 21st Century.
- [Considering an End of Year Gift? Consider the Alliance!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/considering-an-end-of-year-gift-consider-the-alliance/) - Since you have come to this blog post, we thought we'd share why we believe you may want to consider supporting us with an end of year gift.
- ['Tis the Season for Medication Safety](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/tis-the-season-for-medication-safety/) - We are sharing this guest blog post from our friends at the Up and Away Campaign about medication safety during the holidays.
- [New Video on Life of Claude Pepper](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-video-on-life-of-claude-pepper/) - Our friends at the Claude Pepper Foundation have put together this moving tribute about the life of this great man. We invite you to take a few minutes to watch his story.
- [What You Need to Know about Venous Thromboembolism](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-venous-thromboembolism/) - We share some info about a condition that affects 600,000 Americans each year.
- [Healthspan Explained in Four Points and Six Minutes](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/healthspan-explained-in-four-points-and-six-minutes/) - Here is a series of short videos that communicates why we believe the extension of healthspan is such an important priority.
- [Alliance Takes Part in Hill Briefing on Medicare Advantage](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-takes-part-in-hill-briefing-on-medicare-advantage/) - Yesterday the Alliance had the privilege of participating in a Capitol Hill briefing hosted by the Coalition for Medicare Choices (CMC) on the value of Medicare Advantage.
- [We Are More Alike Than We Realize](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/we-are-more-alike-than-we-realize/) - Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin gives comments on precision medicine, MHS.
- [Learn More about AFib during American Heart Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/learn-more-about-afib-during-american-heart-month/) - This February we launched an educational effort on atrial fibrillation.
- [Matching the Needs of Patients with Those of Our Federal Health Agencies](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/matching-the-needs-of-patients-with-those-of-our-federal-health-agencies/) - On Tuesday, the Alliance for Aging Research responded to the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee 21st Century Cures Initiative and its recently released discussion draft.
- [Facts on the Value of Vaccinations](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/facts-on-the-value-of-vaccinations/) - As we continue through what has been a historically tough flu season, especially for older adults, we wanted to share some facts on the benefits of vaccinations.
- [CDC Releases Alarming Study on Rise in Deadly C. Difficile Infections](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/cdc-releases-alarming-study-on-rise-in-deadly-c-difficile-infections/) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a sobering report in The New England Journal of Medicine about Clostridium difficile (C. difficile).
- [New Educational Videos on Atrial Fibrillation](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-educational-videos-on-atrial-fibrillation/) - As part of our recently launched Living with Atrial Fibrillation campaign, we have two educational short videos available that we encourage you to both watch and share.
- [Alliance Offers Comment on FDA Testosterone Prescription Labeling Communication](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-offers-comment-on-fda-testosterone-prescription-labeling-communication/) - We wanted to share our reaction to communication from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding updates to the labeling of prescription testosterone products.
- [Infographic on Pain Incidence and Management](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/infographic-on-pain-incidence-and-management/) - Today we released a survey of 1,600 Americans ages 18 and over that reveals insights on pain and OTC pain medications. This infographic offers a summary of the results.
- [A Bleak Future for American Medical Research...Unless We Act Now](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-bleak-future-for-american-medical-research-unless-we-act-now/) - Alliance Founder Dan Perry on the current state of medical research in the U.S.
- [This Week Is National Poison Prevention Week](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-week-is-national-poison-prevention-week/) - This is an opportunity to raise awareness about the danger that poisonings create to people of all ages and to help prevent accidental poisonings.
- [New Video on the History of the Alliance](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-video-on-the-history-of-the-alliance/) - The Alliance for Aging Research has just released a new video chronicling the first three decades of our organization.
- [Dr. Nir Barzilai on the TAME Study](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dr-nir-barzilai-on-the-tame-study/) - Healthspan Campaign partner the Albert Einstein College of Medicine was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal about a groundbreaking new study called Targeting/Taming Aging With Metformin, or TAME. We had the chance to speak with Nir Barzilai, M.D., director, Institute for Aging Research, Einstein College of Medicine, and, scientific co-director, the American Federation for Aging
- [AIM Coalition Presents at Sarcopenia Conference](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/aim-coalition-presents-at-sarcopenia-conference/) - The Alliance's Aging in Motion (AIM) Coalition conducted a symposium today at the International Conference on Frailty and Sarcopenia Research (ICFSR) in Boston, Mass.
- [Pocket Film Gives Intro to Sepsis in Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/pocket-film-gives-intro-to-sepsis-in-older-adults/) - The Alliance offers a short "pocket film" on how to recognize the signs of sepsis and how you can take action.
- [NIA Seeks Volunteers for Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trials](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/nia-seeks-volunteers-for-alzheimers-disease-clinical-trials/) - Right now across the U.S. there are more than 150 Alzheimer’s disease and related clinical trials being conducted.
- [Stay Aware about the Dangers of Stroke](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/stay-aware-about-the-dangers-of-stroke/) - Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, every four minutes someone in the U.S. dies from a stroke. Here are some things to know.
- [Webinar: Targets for the Next Generation of Alzheimer's Disease Treatment](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/webinar-targets-for-the-next-generation-of-alzheimers-disease-treatment/) - On April 27 the Alliance's ACT-AD Coalition held a webinar on the future of research, therapeutic development, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
- [May Is Older Americans Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/may-is-older-americans-month/) - In 1963, Older Americans Month was established to annually recognize older Americans for their contributions to the nation. More than 50 years later, this tradition continues each May.
- [Alliance Launches The Silver Book®: Cancer with Capitol Hill Briefing](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-launches-the-silver-book-cancer-with-capitol-hill-briefing/) - Today the Alliance debuted its 10th volume in its Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation series.
- [The Alliance Comments on White House Aging Conference Policy Brief](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-alliance-comments-on-white-house-aging-conference-policy-brief/) - This summer the 2015 White House Conference on Aging will take place in Washington, D.C.
- [The Impact of Cancer (and Value of Research) in Three Infographics](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-impact-of-cancer-and-value-of-research-in-three-infographics/) - We share three infographics from a factsheet on the human and economic burdens of cancer as well as the value of research.
- [New Heart Valve Disease Site Helps Make Every Heartbeat Matter](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-heart-valve-disease-site-helps-make-every-heartbeat-matter/) - Today we have announced the launch of our new Living with Valve Disease website, an online resource hub where people can gather to learn and share about heart valve disease.
- [Alliance Joins White House Effort to Combat Antibiotic Resistance](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-joins-white-house-effort-to-combat-antibiotic-resistance/) - Today the White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship was held in Washington, D.C., to “bring together key human and animal health stakeholders who are eager to take positive action to improve antibiotic use and prescribing in the U.S.”
- [HROTW:  Valve Disease Quiz](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-valve-disease-quiz/) - We feature a resource to test your knowledge about heart valve disease. More than five million Americans are diagnosed with valve disease each year.
- [The 21st Century Cures Act:  A Critical Bill to Improve the Future of Medical Research in America](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-21st-century-cures-act-a-critical-bill-to-improve-the-future-of-medical-research-in-america/) - The 21st Century Cures Act represents a positive change in how American biomedical research will be conducted and streamlines the processes intended to deliver new medical cures and treatment to patients.
- [Four Ways This New Website Educates about Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/four-ways-this-new-website-educates-about-heart-valve-disease/) - We've launched a new website aimed at educating about heart valve disease, a condition affecting more than five million Americans.
- [Friends of the NIA Comments on House NIH Funding Bill](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/friends-of-the-nia-comments-on-house-nih-funding-bill/) - The Alliance's Friends of the NIA initiative has released the following statement on the House NIH funding bill.
- [HROTW: Safe Medication Infographic](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-safe-medication-infographic/) - Our Health Resource of the Week puts the focus on medication safety and kids.
- [Friends of the NIA Holds Capitol Hill Briefing](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/friends-of-the-nia-holds-capitol-hill-briefing/) - The Friends of the NIA (FoNIA) held a Capitol Hill briefing on June 22 on "Turning Discovery into Health: Learn about the Latest at the National Institute on Aging."
- [Three Things to Know about Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/three-things-to-know-about-alzheimers-disease/) - We want to share three facts you should know about Alzheimer's disease; facts that are both sobering and encouraging.
- [HROTW: Video Intro to Alzheimer's](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-video-intro-to-alzheimers/) - Since June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, we think this Health Resource of the Week would be appropriate.
- [Friends of the NIA Comments on Senate NIH Funding Bill](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/friends-of-the-nia-comments-on-senate-nih-funding-bill/) - The Friends of the NIA has made the following statement on the Senate NIH Funding bill.
- [HROTW: The Value of Aging Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-the-value-of-aging-research/) - Our Health Resource of the Week is inspired by an important piece of legislation that's currently being considered in the U.S. Congress.
- [What You Need to Know about the White House Conference on Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-white-house-conference-on-aging/) - This Monday, July 13, the 2015 White House Conference on Aging will bring together people and organizations from throughout the U.S.
- [Adam Pick Launches New Campaign about Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/adam-pick-launches-new-campaign-about-heart-valve-disease/) - We have partnered with Adam Pick, a nationally known advocate for valve disease awareness and founder of HeartValveSurgery.com, to tell the stories of patients: Linda Kincaid and Nina Bamford.
- [Today Is the 50th Anniversary of the Older Americans Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/today-is-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-older-americans-act/) - Today, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this landmark legislation.
- [Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin on Being at the White House Conference on Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-president-and-ceo-sue-peschin-on-being-at-the-white-house-conference-on-aging/) - Yesterday, the White House Conference on Aging was held in Washington, D.C. Our President and CEO Sue Peschin was among the individuals in attendance.
- [Cynthia Bens Comments from MDUFA and PDUFA Meetings](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/cynthia-bens-comments-from-mdufa-and-pdufa-meetings/) - Alliance Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens took part in two important meetings at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week.
- [HROTW:  Learn about Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-learn-about-heart-valve-disease/) - For our Health Resource of the Week, we join Adam Pick in promoting the importance of heart valve disease education and awareness.
- [Alliance for Aging Research Releases New Educational Films on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-for-aging-research-releases-new-educational-films-on-neuropsychiatric-symptoms/) - Related TopicsAlzheimer’s Disease & Related DementiasDementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to impact daily life.Learn About Alzheimer’s Disease & Related DementiasAdvocacy for Project PAUSEProject PAUSE (Psychoactive Appropriate Use for Safety and Effectiveness) is an ad hoc coalition of national patient and professional organizations
- [HROTW: Quiz on Aortic Stenosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-quiz-on-aortic-stenosis/) - For our Health Resource of the Week, we test your knowledge of aortic stenosis.
- [Alliance Part of 2015 Healthy Aging Summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-part-of-2015-healthy-aging-summit/) - Over the past two days, the Alliance has been a part of—and a proud sponsor of—the first ever 2015 Healthy Aging Summit in Washington, D.C.
- [Capitol Hill Briefing Intros New White Paper on Vaccinations in Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/capitol-hill-briefing-intros-new-white-paper-on-vaccinations-in-older-adults/) - Today we released our new white paper: Our Best Shot: Expanding Prevention through Vaccination in Older Adults.
- [Celebrating 50 Years of Medicare and Medicaid](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/celebrating-50-years-of-medicare-and-medicaid/) - Fifty years ago on July 30, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Social Security Amendments of 1965 leading to the creation of the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
- [Two New Clinical Studies Request Volunteers](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/two-new-clinical-studies-request-volunteers/) - We are sharing the following information about two new clinical studies.
- [HROTW: Vaccination Stats](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-vaccination-stats/) - With our Health Resource of the Week, we thought we'd give you a glimpse into both the human and economic value vaccines offer to society.
- [The Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-role-of-nutrition-in-healthy-aging-research/) - Welcome to the latest installment in our Healthspan Expert Q & A series. In this session, we talk with Simin Nikbin Meydani, D.V.M., Ph.D., senior scientist, professor of nutrition and immunology, and director, The USDA Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. Please note Dr. Meydani’s opinions are her own. Q: Could you give
- [Upcoming Online Chat Focused on Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/upcoming-online-chat-focused-on-heart-valve-disease/) - Cleveland Clinic, a leader in cardiac research, education and health information, will be hosting an Online Health Chat on Heart Valve Disease and Treatments this Tuesday, August 18 at noon ET.
- [HROTW: Learn More about Vaccinations](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-learn-more-about-vaccinations/) - Our Health Resource of the Week focuses on some of the ways you can learn about why vaccinations keep us safe, no matter what our age.
- [Get Up to Date with These Newsletters](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/get-up-to-date-with-these-newsletters/) - We wanted to share an easy way to keep up to date on what's going on at the Alliance: our newsletters.
- [Four Ways to Learn about Atrial Fibrillation](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/five-ways-to-make-yourself-aware-about-atrial-fibrillation/) - All during September, the Alliance joins other organizations to spread the word about atrial fibrillation (AFib), as this is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month.
- [HROTW: Living with AFib Brochure](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-living-with-afib-brochure/) - For our Health Resource of the Week, we share a brochure that gives you a complete overview of atrial fibrillation.
- [It's Healthy Aging Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/its-healthy-aging-month/) - Healthy Aging Month provides an opportunity to educate on the importance of healthy aging so we can ensure our later years are not just more numerous, but lived in good health.
- [Webinar on Sarcopenia and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/webinar-on-sarcopenia-and-patient-reported-outcome-measures/) - On August 27, the Aging in Motion (AIM) Coalition presented an one-hour webinar titled "Stakeholder Perspectives on Sarcopenia Patient-Reported Outcome Measures."
- [HROTW: Aging Healthy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-aging-healthy/) - September is Healthy Aging Month! It's a celebration of people and the ways they stay in good health.
- [On This Grandparents Day Encourage Vaccination among the Older Adults in Your Life](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/on-this-grandparents-day-encourage-vaccination-among-the-older-adults-in-your-life/) - Today is Grandparents Day, an opportunity for families to make a special effort to appreciate their grandparents.
- [Alliance Debuts New Video on NIH's Impact](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-debuts-new-video-on-nihs-impact/) - Today the Alliance debuted a new video on the impact of the National Institutes of Health at the Rally for Medical Research in Washington, D.C.
- [Expert Jason Karlawish on Alzheimer's Disease, Bioethics, and the Future of Medicine](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/expert-jason-karlawish-on-alzheimers-disease-bioethics-and-the-future-of-medicine/) - This is the first in our occasional series of stories about experts who research aging and the chronic diseases of later life. For our debut entry, we introduce you to Jason Karlawish, M.D.
- [HROTW: Infographic on What Americans Feel about Pain](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-infographic-on-what-americans-feel-about-pain/) - For our Health Resource of the Week, we share this infographic to make you aware about what Americans feel about pain and what they do to treat it.
- [Meet Our 2015 Annual Dinner Award Winners](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/meet-our-2015-annual-dinner-award-winners/) - We recognize four people who have made extraordinary contributions to advancing healthy aging in national policy, science, and literature.
- [International Day of Older Persons Is Today](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/international-day-of-older-persons-is-today/) - Today the United Nations recognizes International Day of Older Persons to raise awareness about issues affecting older adults and to appreciate the contributions older adults make to global society.
- [Talking About Your Medicines](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/talking-about-your-medicines/) - Today we want to talk about your medicines, as October serves as Talk about Your Medicines Month.
- [HROTW:  The Silver Book®: Vision Loss, Volume II](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-the-silver-book-vision-loss-volume-ii/) - Our HROTW is the The Silver Book®: Vision Loss, Volume II.
- [October 13, World Thrombosis Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/october-13-world-thrombosis-day/) - Today we join with a host of other organizations in recognition of World Thrombosis Day to focus on thrombosis, an often overlooked disease.
- [Sen. Kelly Ayotte on the Value of NIH and Caregivers](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/sen-kelly-ayotte-on-the-value-of-nih-and-caregivers/) - U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte (NH) was the recipient of the Alliance's Distinguished Public Service Award.
- [Of Immunosenescence and Influenza: What You Need to Know](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/of-immunosenescence-and-influenza-what-you-need-to-know/) - Learn more about influenza and the benefits of the flu vaccine for older adults.
- [Four Facts about Infection and Its Prevention](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/four-facts-about-infection-and-its-prevention/) - Here are some things about infection and its prevention that you should know.
- [Dr. Judith Campisi on Changes in Aging Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dr-judith-campisi-on-changes-in-aging-research/) - In this installment of our Healthspan Campaign Expert Q & A series, we meet Judith Campisi, Ph.D., from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. Please note Dr. Campisi’s opinions are her own. In all of her years of research, Judith Campisi, Ph.D., has learned the importance of flexibility. The worst thing you can do as a researcher
- [Article Makes Case for the Extension of Healthspan](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/article-makes-case-for-the-extension-of-healthspan/) - Extension of healthspan on a global scale is of utmost importance as the world population lives longer than ever before. Unless something is done to improve the health of older adults as they age, experts believe the health care systems of many nations could be overwhelmed.
- [NPR's Scott Simon on Why Older Adults Have a 'Genius for Life'](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/nprs-scott-simon-on-why-older-adults-have-a-genius-for-life/) - Scott Simon, an award-winning journalist for National Public Radio, was the recipient of the Alliance’s Indispensable Person of the Year Award in recognition of his 2015 book Unforgettable: A Son, a Mother, and the Lessons of a Lifetime.
- [HROTW: Alzheimer's: The Race to the Cure](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-alzheimers-the-race-to-the-cure/) - Our Health Resource of the Week is a short video that focuses on how researchers are looking for ways to stop Alzheimer's disease.
- [NIH Director Collins Gives Insights on Latest in Medical Research on Charlie Rose Show](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/nih-director-collins-gives-insights-on-latest-in-medical-research-on-charlie-rose-show/) - Francis Collins, Ph.D., M.D., the director of the National Institutes of Health, appeared on the Charlie Rose Show on PBS to discuss the state of medical research in the United States.
- [Today We Recognize World Immunization Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/today-we-recognize-world-immunization-day/) - Immunizations are extremely important for preventing disease across the globe.
- [Participate in an Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trial](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/participate-in-an-alzheimers-disease-clinical-trial/) - Participating in Alzheimer's disease clinical trials is a valuable way you and your loved ones can personally impact this disease.
- [A Turn for the Worse](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-turn-for-the-worse/) - As we kick off Get Smart about Antibiotics Week, some thoughts from our President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS.
- [McKnight's Features Guest Column about HAIs by Alliance's Peschin](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/mcknights-features-guest-column-about-hais-by-alliances-peschin/) - Alliance President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, wrote a guest column for McKnight's Long-Term Care News about how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services could better improve prevention of healthcare-associated infections in U.S. nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities.
- [HROTW: Infographic on Healthcare-Associated Infections](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-infographic-on-healthcare-associated-infections/) - For our Health Resource of the Week, we offer an infographic on the impact of healthcare-associated infections.
- [Expert Steven N. Austad on Aging Research, a National Geographic Channel Special (and Training Lions)](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/expert-steven-n-austad-on-aging-research-a-national-geographic-channel-special-and-training-lions/) - For this edition of the Healthspan Campaign Expert Q & A, we talk with Steven N. Austad, Ph.D., distinguished professor and chair of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Biology, and scientific director for the American Federation for Aging Research, about his world travels, his work in the lab, and his participation in
- [Antibiotic Resistance (And Why You Should Be Concerned)](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/antibiotic-resistance-and-why-you-should-be-concerned/) - You might be wondering what all of the attention is about or maybe even why we need to be aware about antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance. After all, aren't antibiotics supposed to keep us safe from all manner of infectious disease? Read on to learn more.
- [National Geographic Channel Special on Healthspan, Sunday, November 29](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/national-geographic-channel-special-on-healthspan-sunday-november-29/) - This Sunday, November 29 at 9 p.m. ET, the National Geographic Channel will debut an important special, The Age of Aging. Directed by Ron Howard, it highlights the pioneering research dedicated to extending our healthy years of life, or healthspan.
- [HROTW: The Silver Book®, Diabetes](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-the-silver-book-diabetes/) - Since November is National Diabetes Month, we have chosen The Silver Book®, Diabetes, as our Health Resource of the Week.
- [New Enewsletters on Alzheimer's Disease and Healthspan Now Available](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-enewsletters-on-alzheimers-disease-and-healthspan-now-available/) - This is a quick post to give you a heads up that the latest editions of the ACT-AD Coalition and Healthspan Campaign enewsletters are now available.
- [The Shingles Vaccine: Should I Get It?](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-shingles-vaccine-should-i-get-it/) - Welcome to the next installment in our series on the importance of vaccinations. Last time we talked about immunosenescence, which refers to the weakening of the immune system that occurs when humans age, and influenza. This time we'll take a look at another disease: shingles.
- [HROTW: Heart Valve Disease in Women](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-heart-valve-disease-in-women/) - For our Health Resource of the Week, watch this short "pocket film" about how heart valve disease affects women. It's estimated that one in 50 women have valve disease; this grows to one in 10 for those ages 75 and over.
- [Flu Season Is Here!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/flu-season-is-here/) - While we can't stop flu season, we can fight back.
- [Dr. Nicola M. McKeown on the Adhering to Dietary Approaches for Personal Taste (ADAPT) Study](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dr-nicola-m-mckeown-on-the-adhering-to-dietary-approaches-for-personal-taste-adapt-study/) - For our latest Healthspan Expert Q & A, we talk with Nicola M. McKeown, Ph.D., Scientist I, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA), and Director of the Nutritional Epidemiology Program & Associate Professor, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, in Boston, Mass., about the Adhering to Dietary Approaches
- [Congress and the Omnibus Miracle](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/congress-and-the-omnibus-miracle/) - Congress gave Americans a holiday miracle this week and reached a deal on a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill for FY 2016, increasing funding for NIH, NIA, and FDA.
- [Check Out Our New Health Information Page](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/check-out-our-new-health-information-page/) - The Alliance has an new updated page with convenient access to information and resources about age-related conditions, diseases, and issues that impact the health of older Americans.
- [HROTW: Preventing Stroke from Atrial Fibrillation](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-preventing-stroke-from-atrial-fibrillation/) - Our Health Resource of the Week features a video: Preventing Stroke from Atrial Fibrillation.
- [Infographic Incapsulates Malnutrition Crisis among Older U.S. Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/infographic-incapsulates-malnutrition-crisis-among-older-u-s-adults/) - This infographic casts awareness on the issue of malnutrition among older adults in the U.S.
- [Study Looks at Alzheimer's Potential Impact on China](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/study-looks-at-alzheimers-potential-impact-on-china/) - A new study discusses the potential long-term impacts China could face from Alzheimer's disease.
- [HROTW: Test Your Knowledge of Venous Thromboembolism](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-test-your-knowledge-of-venous-thromboembolism/) - Our Health Resource of the Week is a quiz to test your knowledge of venous thromboembolism.
- [Today Is World Cancer Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/today-is-world-cancer-day/) - World Cancer Day reminds us that, while cancer is terrible, there's hope for a cure in research.
- [New Pocket Films on Safe Medication Usage and Storage](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-pocket-films-on-safe-medication-usage-and-storage/) - The Alliance has released two new pocket films on safe OTC pain medication use and storage.
- [HROTW: Quiz on OTC Pain Medications](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-quiz-on-otc-pain-medications/) - This Health Resource of the Week challenges you to test your knowledge about OTC pain medications.
- [The President's Budget: Read the Numbers, Not the Headlines](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-presidents-budget-read-the-numbers-not-the-headlines/) - The Obama administration’s FY 2017 vision for the federal government does not include continuing increases for America’s biomedical research community.
- [Seniors Decide Event Spotlights Issues Affecting Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/seniors-decide-event-spotlights-issues-affecting-older-adults/) - The Seniors Decide forum offered a platform to spotlight the issues that are most important to older adults in the lead up to the 2016 presidential election.
- [Join Us on March 23 on Twitter for a #SafeMedsChat](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/join-us-on-march-23-on-twitter-for-a-safemedschat/) - Join us on March 23 at 1 p.m. ET on Twitter for a #SafeMedsChat about safe usage, storage, and disposal of medications.
- [Four Multimedia Resources for Heart Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/four-multimedia-resources-for-heart-month/) - As we close out American Heart Month, here are four multimedia resources to keep the learning going.
- [HROTW: Video on What to Know About OTC Meds](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-video-on-what-to-know-about-otc-meds/) - Our Health Resource of the Week is a new video that introduces you to what you need to know about over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications.
- [Learn about the SPYRAL HTN Global Clinical Trial Program](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/learn-about-the-spyral-htn-global-clinical-trial-program/) - The SPYRAL HTN Global Clinical Trial Program includes two clinical studies that will evaluate Medtronic’s investigational technology for high blood pressure.
- [Celebrating 30 Years Over 30 Weeks](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/celebrating-30-years-over-30-weeks/) - We kick off a 30-week campaign to celebrate the Alliance's 30 years of advancing science and enhancing lives.
- [March Is DVT Awareness Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/march-is-dvt-awareness-month/) - March is National Deep Vein Thrombosis Month. Learn more about DVT with these resources.
- [Press Release about National Poison Prevention Week 2016](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/press-release-about-national-poison-prevention-week-2016/) - The Poison Prevention Week Council, of which the Alliance for Aging Research is a part, has issued a press release in advance of National Poison Prevention Week.
- [Beverlye Hyman Fead: Don't Be Afraid of Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/beverlye-hyman-fead-dont-be-afraid-of-aging/) - An older adult offers this advice: Don't be afraid of aging.
- [Our #SafeMedsChat Is Tomorrow!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/our-safemedschat-is-tomorrow/) - The Alliance's #SafeMedsChat on Twitter is tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET. Find out how you can be a part!
- [Dr. Felipe Sierra on Geroscience, NIH, and a Healthspan Summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dr-felipe-sierra-on-geroscience-nih-and-a-healthspan-summit/) - In October 2013, the Advances in Geroscience: Impact on Healthspan and Chronic Disease summit provided an introduction to the field of geroscience, which explores the common connections between aging and disease. Discussions from the conference produced a consensus on the seven “pillars of aging”: adaption to stress, epigenetics, inflammation, macromolecular damage, metabolism, proteostasis, and stem cells and regeneration. Through study of
- [The Value of Geriatricians and Why We Need More of Them](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-value-of-geriatricians-and-why-we-need-more-of-them/) - The New York Times recently asked, “Where are all the geriatricians?” While there are 7,000 geriatricians practicing in the U.S. right now, there’s a larger issue. We will need many more in the coming years. According to the American Geriatrics Society, we’ll need approximately 30,000 by 2030. Why? Older Americans over 65 will comprise 20
- [Alliance Puts Focus on Medication Safety during National Poison Prevention Week](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-puts-focus-on-medication-safety-during-national-poison-prevention-week/) - During National Poison Prevention Week, the Alliance offers resources galore to educate and motivate you to practice medication safety.
- [Aging and the U.S. Population: A Q & A with Dr. Dana Goldman](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/1990-2/) - Q: Are there any changes that need to be made in current health and/or entitlement programs that will help ensure that the economy can adapt to this changing demographic? DG: There are so many policies and social institutions that are ill-adapted to changing demographics. We clearly need to strengthen the safety net, but not at
- [HROTW:  Resources for National Poison Prevention Week](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-resources-for-national-poison-prevention-week/) - For our Health Resource of the Week, a round up of important poisoning prevention resources.
- [Alliance's Bens to Participate in Symposium on Frailty](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliances-bens-to-participate-in-symposium-on-frailty/) - On April 7, the Alliance's Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens will participate in a symposium titled "Frailty as a Baseline Stratification Parameter and Potential Therapeutic Target" at the 28th Annual EuroMeeting in Hamburg, Germany.
- [Advancing Science for Longer, Healthier Lives](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/advancing-science-for-longer-healthier-lives/) - Why do we advocate for medical research? Our first entry in the Who We Are blog series offers insights.
- [HROTW: Video: Nutrition for a Healthy Life](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-video-nutrition-for-a-healthy-life/) - Our Health Resource of the Week introduces you to a new video focused on the importance of nutrition for a healthy life.
- [Welcome to the Artifacts Collection](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/welcome-to-the-artifacts-collection/) - Welcome to Part 1 of the Artifacts Collection, where we display items we've unearthed from our past 30 years of history.
- [Today We Turn 30](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/today-we-turn-30/) - Today, the Alliance celebrates its 30th birthday.
- [Champion Senior Swimmer DeEtte Sauer Finds Her 'Bliss Point'](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/champion-senior-swimmer-deette-sauer-finds-her-bliss-point/) - In this second entry in the Aging in the 21st Century series, champion swimmer DeEtte Sauer talks about finding her "bliss point" as an older adult and the long road it took to get there.
- [Alliance's Peschin and Perry Featured in Palo Alto Longevity Prize Video](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliances-peschin-and-perry-featured-in-palo-alto-longevity-prize-video/) - Alliance President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, and Founder Dan Perry talk about healthspan, the Alliance's mission, and the Palo Alto Longevity Prize in this new video.
- [30 Memorable Events from 1986](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/30-memorable-events-from-1986/) - Do you remember these 30 events from 30 years ago?
- [April 30 Is National Prescription Take Back Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/april-30-is-national-prescription-take-back-day/) - Tomorrow, April 30, is National Prescription Take Back Day. If you have unwanted medications, you won't want to miss this opportunity to safely dispose of them.
- [A Look Back at Alliance Dinner Speeches Past](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-look-back-at-alliance-dinner-speeches-past/) - Welcome to the next edition of the Artifacts Collection. For this edition, we take a step back into our digital archives to show you the speeches of two of our previous Annual Dinner honorees: Dr. Rudy Tanzi and Jeremy Bloom.
- [10 Things to Know about Malnutrition and Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/10-things-to-know-about-malnutrition-and-older-adults/) - Here are 10 things to know about malnutrition and older adults.
- [Don't Miss This Seminar on Nutrition, Fasting, Longevity, and Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dont-miss-this-seminar-on-nutrition-fasting-longevity-and-diseases/) - The Trans-NIH GeroScience Interest Group (GSIG) holds its spring seminar with Dr. Valter Longo from the University of Southern California on nutrition, fasting, longevity, and diseases.
- [We Bring People and Organizations Together to Advance Science](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/we-bring-people-and-organizations-together-to-advance-science/) - A major way the Alliance advances science is through building coalitions of diverse organizations and individuals to bring visibility and support to health research, with the ultimate goal of improving the healthy length and quality of life for everyone. Learn more.
- [Lives Changed: Lori Greene's Journey with Stroke](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/lives-changed-lori-greenes-journey-with-stroke/) - In the first entry in our blog series, Lives Changed, Lori Greene shares her journey with stroke.
- [Allyson Palmer: Part of Healthspan Research's Next Generation](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/allyson-palmer-part-of-healthspan-researchs-next-generation/) - In this edition of the Healthspan Expert Q & A, we talk with a new researcher to the field of healthspan, Allyson Palmer, an M.D.-Ph.D. student at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Allyson shares her interest in aging biology, her own research projects, and her future plans. She’s part of the next generation of
- [A Look Back at Alliance Dinner Speeches Past, Part II](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-look-back-at-alliance-dinner-speeches-past-part-ii/) - Welcome to the next edition of the Artifacts Collection. For this edition, we take another step back into our digital archives to show you the speeches of two more of our previous Annual Dinner honorees: Scott Simon and Mitchell E. Daniels Jr.
- [Three New Resources for Older Americans Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/three-new-resources-for-older-americans-month/) - As we continue our celebration of Older Americans Month, here are three resources to help older adults live longer and healthier lives.
- [My Korean Mom Says She's Ready to Slow Down–And I Finally Sort of Believe Her](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/my-korean-mom-says-shes-ready-to-slow-down-and-i-finally-sort-of-believe-her/) - In our latest entry in the Aging in the 21st Century series, writer Trish Broome lovingly shares the inspiring story of her mom, Korean-American Bok Ja "Pepsi" Smith.
- [Tragic Passing of Muhammad Ali Reminder of the Dangers of Sepsis](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/tragic-passing-of-muhammad-ali-reminder-of-the-dangers-of-sepsis/) - Over the weekend, we lost Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest athletes of all time and an inspiration to millions, from complications due to sepsis. As we mourn his passing, it's also a reminder of the impact of sepsis on older adults.
- [HROTW: Resources to Keep Your Heart in Rhythm](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-resources-to-keep-your-heart-in-rhythm/) - June 6 through 12 is World Heart Rhythm Week, which provides an opportunity for us to learn more about heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation. So, for our Health Resource of the Week, we present you with our excellent series of educational materials about AFib.
- [Health Education for Older Adults a Big Part of Who We Are](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/health-education-for-older-adults-a-big-part-of-who-we-are/) - When older adults and their caregivers have access to educational resources, they can make more informed decisions about their health. Serving as a source for reliable information on the health and well-being of older people is a big part of who we are.
- [Alliance Offers Comments on FDA OTC Monograph User Fees](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-offers-comments-on-fda-otc-monograph-user-fees/) - Last Friday, on June 10, Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens presented comments on behalf of the Alliance at a U.S. Food and Drug Administration public meeting focused on OTC monograph user fees.
- [We Are Family: Alzheimer's Caregivers and the Role of Community](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/we-are-family-alzheimers-caregivers-and-the-role-of-community/) - Jeanie Harris and Sharon R. Melancon had their lives changed when their 91-year-old mom, Peggy, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Here is their story of how they endured the heartache of losing their mom, found the support in the love of family, and started a community to connect their fellow Alzheimer's caregivers.
- [Dr. Valter Longo on His Research into Longevity](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dr-valter-longo-on-his-research-into-longevity/) - For this edition of the Healthspan Expert Q & A, we talk with Valter Longo, Ph.D., Edna Jones Professor in Gerontology and Professor in Biological Science at USC. He most recently gave a lecture on nutrition, fasting, longevity, and diseases for the Trans-NIH GeroScience Interest Group's (GSIG) seminar series. Q: What led you to pursue a
- [A Guide to Simple and Safe Disposal of Medications](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-guide-to-simple-and-safe-disposal-of-medications/) - Here's a guide on how to simply and safely dispose of medications.
- [A Look Back at Alliance Dinner Speeches Past, Part III](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-look-back-at-alliance-dinner-speeches-past-part-iii/) - Welcome to the next edition of the Artifacts Collection. For this edition, we share the speeches of two more of our previous Annual Dinner honorees: J. Craig Venter, Ph.D., and the Hon. Allyson Y. Schwartz.
- [Alliance's Bens Speaks at Capitol Hill Briefing on Precision Medicine](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliances-bens-speaks-at-capitol-hill-briefing-on-precision-medicine/) - On Wednesday, the Alliance’s Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens spoke at a Congressional Life Sciences Caucus briefing about precision medicine on Capitol Hill.
- [Lives Changed: Grandmother's Alzheimer's Diagnosis Impacts Change](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/lives-changed-grandmothers-alzheimers-diagnosis-impacts-change/) - In this Lives Changed entry, Alliance for Aging Research's Communications Associate Breanna Bishop recounts how her grandmother's Alzheimer's disease diagnosis impacted her life. Here is the story of how this experience led her to want to make a difference in the lives of others affected by the disease.
- [The Alliance's Sue Peschin on the Value of Aging in Society](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-alliances-sue-peschin-on-the-value-of-aging-in-society/) - The president and CEO of the Alliance, Sue Peschin, MHS, discusses the value of aging in American society.
- [Celebrating Centenarians and Studying Longevity](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/celebrating-centenarians-and-studying-longevity/) - This week a couple of interesting news stories focused on the lives of two centenarians caught our attention. While we look at the accomplishments of our featured centenarians, we also delve more into why some people live longer.
- [Artifacts Collection: Alliance Images from the 1980s](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/artifacts-collection-alliance-images-from-the-1980s/) - Welcome to the next entry in the Artifacts Collection as we share some images from the 1980s.
- [The History of the Alliance for Aging Research, Part I](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-history-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research-part-i/) - Learn more about the story of the Alliance for Aging Research in this four-part series, narrated by our founder, Dan Perry. Part I explores the inspiration behind our creation in 1986.
- [The History of the Alliance for Aging Research, Part II](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-history-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research-part-ii/) - Learn more about the story of the Alliance for Aging Research in this four-part series, narrated by our founder, Dan Perry. Part II explores the beginning of the organization.
- [The Alliance Launches New Video on Vaccine Awareness for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-alliance-launches-new-video-on-vaccine-awareness-for-older-adults/) - To kick off National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), the Alliance has released a new “pocket film” called Our Best Shot: The Importance of Vaccines in Older Adults. During the month of August, the Alliance will help spread immunization awareness on social media using the hashtags #OurBestShot and #NIAM16. We encourage you to participate by sharing this vital information across your own social media platforms.
- [The History of the Alliance for Aging Research, Part III](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-history-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research-part-iii/) - Learn more about the story of the Alliance for Aging Research in this four-part series, narrated by our founder, Dan Perry. Part III chronicles the Alliance's first steps in making an impact as an organization.
- [Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin Featured on Agewyz Podcast](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-president-and-ceo-sue-peschin-featured-on-agewyz-podcast/) - Alliance CEO and President Sue Peschin spoke with Agewyz's Jana Panarites about the elders in her family who continue to inspire her and how the Alliance is working to advocate for older Americans and their caregivers.
- [The History of the Alliance for Aging Research, Part IV](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-history-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research-part-iv/) - Learn more about the story of the Alliance for Aging Research in this four-part series, narrated by our founder, Dan Perry. Part IV chronicles the Alliance's activities from the mid-1990s to present day.
- [10 Things to Know About Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/10-things-to-know-about-vaccines/) - The Alliance has just launched a new "pocket film" called Our Best Shot: The Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults. To help you learn more about this issue, here are 10 things to know about vaccines and older adults.
- [A Look at Past Alliance Highlight Videos](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-look-at-past-alliance-highlight-videos/) - Welcome to the next edition of the Artifacts Collection. For this edition, check out our annual highlight videos from years past.
- [How Older Adults Are Benefiting from the Internet of Things](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/how-older-adults-are-benefiting-from-the-internet-of-things/) - With continued advances in health information technology and other factors, there is more data being collected about our health and behaviors than ever before. One of the major enablers of this dynamic is the explosion of the Internet of Things (IoT)—a phenomenon that offers a growing array of benefits. Here, we’ll take a closer look at the Internet of Things—including how older adults are both contributing to and benefiting from these increasingly common technologies.
- [A Look at Alliance Annual Reports Past](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-look-at-alliance-annual-reports-past/) - In this edition of the Artifacts Collection, we take you on a journey through the covers of our past annual reports.
- [Webcast Discusses Survey Results for Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/2158-2/) - On August 31, the Alliance for Aging Research held a webcast to discuss new survey results on valve disease awareness in the U.S. and on the experiences of valve disease patients as they are diagnosed and seek treatment. The Alliance also announced a campaign to designate February 22 as National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. Speakers included: Susan Peschin, MHS, president & CEO, Alliance for
- [We Raise Awareness So You Can Age Healthy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/we-raise-awareness-so-you-can-age-healthy/) - September is Healthy Aging Month, and we could not be more excited! Learn how we raise awareness to help you age healthy.
- [What My Grandparents Mean to Me (And a Word about My Mom)](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/what-my-grandparents-mean-to-me-and-a-word-about-my-mom/) - Sunday is Grandparents Day. This is the story of some amazing grandparents.
- [Webcast on Results of the Alliance's Valve Disease Awareness Survey Now Available](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/webcast-on-results-of-the-alliances-valve-disease-awareness-survey-now-available/) - Last week, the Alliance held a webcast to discuss new survey results about valve disease awareness in the U.S. and the experiences of valve disease patients as they are diagnosed and seek treatment.
- [Highlighting Grandparents Day and the Importance of Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/highlighting-grandparents-day-and-the-importance-of-vaccines/) - This Sunday is Grandparents Day and it's a time to reflect on how much influence grandparents have on the lives of those close to them. One of the ways older adults can positively influence their loved ones is by informing them of the importance of vaccines. Join us for a Twitter chat on the importance of vaccines for older adults on September 22 at 1 p.m. EST.
- [Meet Our 2016 Award Winners](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/meet-our-2016-award-winners/) - Next Tuesday, September 20, the Alliance will hold the 2016 Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner. Each year, we recognize outstanding individuals for their contributions to advancing the science of human aging, and this year is no exception. Meet this year’s award winners!
- [Expert Todd T. Brown on HIV and Aging Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/expert-todd-t-brown-on-hiv-and-aging-research/) - For this edition of the Healthspan Expert Q & A, we talk with Todd T. Brown, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins University, about HIV and how it affects the healthspan of older adults. We also discuss his research. Q: Could you please tell us more about your
- [Next Week Is Malnutrition Awareness Week](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/next-week-is-malnutrition-awareness-week/) - Next week, starting on September 26, is Malnutrition Awareness Week™. We are excited to be partnering with our friends at the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) to raise awareness.
- [#OurBestShot Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/vaccineschat/) - On September 22, the Alliance for Aging Research and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) hosted a Twitter Chat on the importance of vaccines for older adults.
- [A Wonderful Celebration of 30 Years](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-wonderful-celebration-of-30-years/) - On Tuesday, September 20, the Alliance held the Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., with our peers and supporters to celebrate aging research and recognize outstanding people who help to advance the science of aging. The night was particularly special because it also marked 30 years since the Alliance was founded.
- [This Week We're Raising Awareness about Malnutrition](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-week-were-raising-awareness-about-malnutrition/) - This week is Malnutrition Awareness Week™. Malnutrition is an under-recognized problem in the United States, especially among older adults. As many as one in two older adults are at risk for malnutrition.
- [Resources to Stay Heart Healthy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/resources-to-stay-heart-healthy/) - Today is a special day at the Alliance! It’s World Heart Day – a day to increase awareness and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
- [New Infographic Highlights the Issue of Malnutrition in Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-infographic-highlights-the-issue-of-malnutrition-in-older-adults/) - Today is the last day of Malnutrition Awareness Week™. To illustrate how malnutrition affects older adults, we've created an infographic.
- [William Alexander Finds Joy in Helping Others](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/william-alexander-finds-joy-in-helping-others/) - In the latest entry in the Aging in the 21st Century series, William Alexander talks about his role as a Foster Grandparent and the importance of giving back.
- [Take a Closer Look at AMD for World Sight Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/take-a-closer-look-at-amd-for-world-sight-day/) - Today is World Sight Day – a day to bring attention to blindness, eye diseases, and vision impairment!
- [Her Life Is Anything But Ordinary, It's Extraordinary](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/her-life-is-anything-but-ordinary-its-extraordinary/) - Arlene Lockhart is extraordinary. Learn why in this latest entry in the Aging in the 21st Century series.
- [Recognizing the Work of Silver Scholar Dr. David Wise](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/recognizing-the-work-of-silver-scholar-dr-david-wise/) - In 2013, the Alliance for Aging Research and the MetLife Foundation announced David A. Wise, Ph.D., as the winner of the MetLife Foundation Silver Scholar Award. To further discuss Dr. Wise’s work and the broader issues of assessing value in aging, the Alliance and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) will host a panel, titled “Maximizing the Value of Health Aging to Society.” The event will take place on October 25, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C.
- [October 22 Is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/october-22-is-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day/) - This Saturday, October 22, is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event, led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, encourages consumers to safely dispose of their unused prescription drugs. Learn more about the day and ways you can safely dispose of medications.
- [Alliance Hosts Panel Discussion on the Value of Healthy Aging with the Bipartisan Policy Center](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-hosts-panel-discussion-on-the-value-of-healthy-aging-with-the-bipartisan-policy-center/) - Today, the Alliance and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) hosted a panel discussion, titled “Maximizing the Value of Healthy Aging to Society,” to discuss the work of David A. Wise, Ph.D., and the broader issues of assessing value in aging.
- [Author Beverlye Hyman Fead to Host Talk at TEDWomen Event](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/author-beverlye-hyman-fead-to-host-talk-at-tedwomen-event/) - Award-winning author and speaker Beverlye Hyman Fead will host a talk at this year's TEDxUpperWestSideWomen.
- [We're Raising Awareness for World Stroke Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/were-raising-awareness-for-world-stroke-day/) - Saturday is World Stroke Day! Find out how we're raising awareness.
- [Older Adults: Learn More About Your Voting Rights](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/older-adults-learn-more-about-your-voting-rights/) - Election day is just days away! Here are some resources for older adults in regard to the election.
- [The Importance of Medication Safety](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-importance-of-medication-safety/) - Millions of Americans use over-the-counter (OTC) medications for relief of minor aches and pains. While OTC medications are readily available, they still carry risks.
- [Learn More About World Diabetes Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/learn-more-about-world-diabetes-day/) - Today is World Diabetes Day! Learn how the Alliance is promoting awareness of the condition.
- [Give Thanks to Public Health Professionals](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/give-thanks-to-public-health-professionals/) - Today is Public Health Thank You Day (PHTYD)! We’ve partnered with Research!America and leading public health organizations to recognize public health professionals who protect our health and safety daily.
- [Resources to Keep You Informed for National Influenza Vaccination Week!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/resources-to-keep-you-informed-for-national-influenza-vaccination-week/) - It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) – a national awareness week established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that focuses on the importance of the flu vaccine. We recognize the importance of vaccines, check out some of our listed resources to learn more!
- [AIM Coalition Held Second Annual Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/aim-coalition-held-second-annual-meeting/) - On December 2, the Aging in Motion (AIM) Coalition hosted its second annual meeting in Bethesda, Md., to discuss developments and advances in clinical research and treatment of sarcopenia.
- [The Alliance's Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-alliances-top-10-blog-posts-of-2016/) - We're highlighting some of our best blog posts from 2016! Check out our top 10 countdown!
- [Ad in Wall Street Journal Celebrates a Year without a Stroke](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/ad-in-wall-street-journal-celebrates-a-year-without-a-stroke/) - As we kick off 2017, the Alliance is encouraging everyone to join us in celebrating a year without a stroke by featuring an ad in The Wall Street Journal.
- [Alliance Issues Statement on the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-issues-statement-on-the-protect-medical-innovation-act-of-2017/) - The Alliance has issued the following statement from President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, regarding the introduction of the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017
- [Wall Street Journal Features Ad Celebrating a Year Without a Stroke](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/wall-street-journal-features-ad-celebrating-a-year-without-a-stroke/) - We are very excited to have an ad in today’s DC-area Wall Street Journal, where we can help spread the word about our Celebrating A Year Without A Stroke campaign!
- [Op-Ed Notes Risk of AFib-Related Strokes Among African-Americans](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/op-ed-notes-risk-of-afib-related-strokes-among-african-americans/) - Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin penned an op-ed with the Association of Black Cardiologist's Cassandra A. McCullough on the importance of stroke prevention among African-Americans.
- [Medication Safety Film Highlights Safe Acetaminophen Usage](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/medication-safety-film-highlights-safe-acetaminophen-usage/) - Millions of Americans use over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications for relief of minor aches and pains. One of the most commonly used types of OTC medications is acetaminophen. While acetaminophen is used quite often, it still carries risks. The Alliance has a collection of "pocket films" that offer you tips on safe usage of acetaminophen.
- [AIM Coalition's Webinar on ICD-10 for Sarcopenia Now Available](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/aim-coalitions-webinar-on-icd-10-for-sarcopenia-now-available/) - The Aging in Motion (AIM) Coalition recently hosted a webinar about the ICD-10 code for sarcopenia, titled "An ICD-10 Code for Sarcopenia: Implications for Diagnosis and Clinical Practice." An archived video of the webinar is now available.
- [Former Congressman Gingrey: Stronger National Awareness about Heart Valve Disease Needed](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/former-congressman-gingrey-stronger-national-awareness-about-heart-valve-disease-needed/) - More Americans need to know about the effects of heart valve disease.That was the message of an op-ed written by former U.S. Congressman Philip Gingrey, M.D that appeared on The Hill’s website.
- [Celebrate the First-Ever National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/celebrate-the-first-ever-national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-on-february-22/) - Heart valve disease is a serious disease that affects approximately five million Americans, but many Americans know little about the disease. To raise awareness, we're sponsoring the first-ever National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22.
- [From Heart Valve Disease Patient to Awareness Ambassador](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/from-heart-valve-disease-patient-to-awareness-ambassador/) - Learn how one couple's experience with heart valve disease led them to educate others about the disease through an Ambassador program with the American Heart Association.
- [Educational Lunch Briefing Held for First-Ever National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/educational-lunch-briefing-held-for-first-ever-national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day/) - February 22 marked the first-ever National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day! To celebrate the day, we held an educational lunch briefing and a Twitter chat. The briefing offered attendees the opportunity to learn about: the latest in heart valve disease research, leading treatments, and inspiring stories from AHA Heart Valve Ambassadors.
- [ICYMI: The Twitter Chat on #ValveDiseaseDay Is Now Available!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/icymi-the-twitter-chat-on-valvediseaseday-is-now-available/) - On February 22, a Twitter chat on the first-ever National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day was hosted by the National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day campaign to highlight the importance of the day, the impact of heart valve disease, and how people can raise awareness.
- [National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Featured on Voice of America](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-featured-on-voice-of-america/) - Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin was featured on Voice of America to talk about the importance of National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. Voice of America also featured AHA Ambassadors and a thoracic surgeon to underscore the importance of raising awareness.
- [10 Things to Know About VTE](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/10-things-to-know-about-vte/) - It's Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month! Here are ten things you should know about venous thromboembolism.
- [A Q & A with Dr. Clifford Rosen on Osteoporosis, Aging, and His Love of Running](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-q-a-with-dr-clifford-rosen-on-osteoporosis-aging-and-his-love-of-running/) - Clifford J. Rosen, M.D., is senior scientist and director, Center for Clinical & Translational Research, at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute. In our latest edition of the Healthspan Expert Q & A, we talk with him about his work. Q: Tell us a little more about you. A: I’m an endocrinologist by trade. I
- [Learn About Safe OTC Usage During National Poison Prevention Week](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/learn-about-safe-otc-usage-during-national-poison-prevention-week/) - It's National Poison Prevention Week! Learn how you can safely use over-the-counter pain medications.
- [Join FDA's PFDD Meeting on Sarcopenia, April 6](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/join-fdas-pfdd-meeting-on-sarcopenia-april-6/) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking people with sarcopenia to share their comments at a public meeting on Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD) for Sarcopenia on April 6, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
- [Dispose of Your Old Medications for Take-Back Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dispose-of-your-old-medications-for-take-back-day/) - April 29 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day! Learn how you can properly dispose of unused medications and how to avoid misuse.
- [Experts Gather at 2016 Advances in Geroscience Science Summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/experts-gather-at-2016-advances-in-geroscience-science-summit/) - The Disease Drivers in Aging: 2016 Advances in Geroscience Summit brought together the nation’s top science experts, as well as various associated stakeholders, to the New York Academy of Sciences in New York City on April 13 and 14 for presentations and discussions about advances in the field of geroscience. A collaboration between the New
- [New Pocket Film to Encourage Clinical Trial Participation](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-pocket-film-to-encourage-clinical-trial-participation/) - We’re excited to announce that we have a new film that highlights the importance of clinical trials and why people should participate in them!
- [Five Reasons You Should Participate in Clinical Trials](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/five-reasons-you-should-participate-in-clinical-trials/) - Clinical trials play a significant role in medical research and without volunteers, there would be no way to discover new cures or medical breakthroughs. We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 reasons you should participate in a clinical trial!
- [Celebrate Older Americans Month!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/celebrate-older-americans-month/) - May is here, which means we're celebrating Older Americans Month! Learn about upcoming events and what we're doing at the Alliance!
- [Alliance's Peschin Presents at Reimagine Aging Conference in Baltimore](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliances-peschin-presents-at-reimagine-aging-conference-in-baltimore/) - The Alliance’s President and CEO Sue Peschin joined a distinguished line up of speakers at the Reimagine AgingSenior Solutions Conference last week in Baltimore, Md.
- [Are You Ready for the Health Care Costs of Retirement?](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/are-you-ready-for-the-health-care-costs-of-retirement/) - Are you ready for the health care costs of retirement? Find out.
- [Missed Our #YearWithoutAStroke Twitter Chat? Here's A Recap!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/missed-our-yearwithoutastroke-twitter-chat-heres-a-recap/) - On May 16, the Alliance for Aging Research and partnering organizations hosted a Twitter chat on the importance of stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AFib). If you missed the chat, you can find a recap here!
- [A 'Structured' Retirement: Sam Arthur's Story](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-structured-retirement-sam-arthurs-story/) - In this latest entry in the Aging in the 21st Century series, we share the story of Sam Arthur and his new experiences as a retiree.
- [A Q & A with Dr. Sheldon Rowan on AMD, Nutrition, and Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-q-a-with-dr-sheldon-rowan-on-amd-nutrition-and-healthy-aging/) - For this edition of the Healthspan Expert Q & A, we speak with expert Sheldon Rowan, Ph.D., from the Tufts University Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Q: Could you describe your background? SR: I completed my Ph.D. studies at Harvard Medical School with Dr. Connie Cepko, studying development of the retina in the back
- [Senior Patient and Family Caregiver Network Holds First Advocate Mentor Training](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/senior-patient-and-family-caregiver-network-holds-first-advocate-mentor-training/) - On May 23 and 24 in Washington, D.C., the Senior Patient and Family Caregiver Network held its first-ever training session for its patient and family caregiver advocates.
- [HROTW: Taking NSAIDs Safely](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-taking-nsaids-safely/) - For our Health Resource of the Week, we’re highlighting the importance of safely using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- [HROTW: Living with VTE and Preventing Deadly Blood Clots](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-living-with-vte-and-preventing-deadly-blood-clots/) - This week, we're highlighting the risk factors and treatment options for venous thromboembolism (VTE).
- [Alliance Garners Prestigious Webby, Telly Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-garners-prestigious-webby-telly-awards/) - The Alliance is thrilled to announce that its pocket film Safe Medication Disposal has received 2017 Telly and Webby Awards. The Alliance also received a 2017 Telly Award for its short film that tells the story of AFib-stroke survivor Sharon Munson and her husband, Randall.
- [Five Questions (and Answers) about the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/five-questions-and-answers-about-the-fda-reauthorization-act-of-2017/) - Right now, the U.S. Congress is considering the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 , legislation that will reauthorize the pharmaceutical, medical device, generic drug, and biosimilar user fee agreements. The five-year deal is one of the most important health care bills Congress will vote on this year.
- [HROTW: Taking a Closer Look at Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-taking-a-closer-look-at-age-related-macular-degeneration/) - For our Health Resource of the Week, we’re taking a closer look at age-related macular degeneration! Learn about the disease's symptoms and how you can protect your eyesight!
- [Webinar on Research Framework for Alzheimer's Disease/July 25](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/webinar-on-research-framework-for-alzheimers-disease-july-25/) - On Tuesday, July 25, the Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACT-AD) Coalition will hold a one-hour webinar on Alzheimer's disease research framework, featuring expert perspectives.
- [HROTW: What You Need to Know About OTC Pain Medications](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-what-you-need-to-know-about-otc-pain-medications/) - For our Health Resource of the Week, we're highlighting everything you need to know about over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication! Learn safe usage tips and how you can select the right medication.
- [96-Year-Old Dorothy Melnick Shares Keys to Longevity](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/96-year-old-dorothy-melnick-shares-keys-to-longevity/) - Looking for the secret to longevity? Dorothy Melnick, 96, has the answer.
- [HROTW: Learn about Vaccines in 60 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-learn-about-vaccines-in-60-seconds/) - Our Health Resource of the Week highlights the importance of vaccines in just 60 seconds! Learn why it's imperative for older adults to keep their vaccinations up-to-date.
- [Alzheimer's Association International Conference Recap](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alzheimers-association-international-conference-recap/) - Last month, the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference was held in London, England. While we are still years away from discovering a cure, the conference highlights the steady efforts of researchers and scientists to better understand the devastating disease.
- [HROTW: Find Out What Vaccines You Need in This Quiz](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-find-out-what-vaccines-you-need-in-this-quiz/) - Last week’s Health Resource of the Week highlighted the importance of vaccines to kick off National Immunization Awareness Month. This week, we’re sharing a quiz from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that will keep you up-to-date with the vaccines you may need.
- [HROTW: Infographic Highlights Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-infographic-highlights-importance-of-vaccines-for-older-adults/) - This week, our Health Resource of the Week is an infographic that visually displays why it's important for older adults to be vaccinated.
- [HROTW: Celebrate Healthy Aging Month with Proper Nutrition](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-celebrate-healthy-aging-month-with-proper-nutrition/) - September is Healthy Aging Month! For our Health Resource of the Week, we’re highlighting the role nutrition plays in healthy aging with a short “pocket film.”
- [The Stories You'll Hear: Mobile Porch Preserves D.C.'s Heritage](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-stories-youll-hear-mobile-porch-preserves-d-c-s-heritage/) - Toni Ford wants to invite you to her porch and stay a while. Maybe grab an iced tea. Take a seat. And please definitely share a story or two. It'll be worth your time.
- [The Rally for Medical Research Comes to Washington, D.C., September 14](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-rally-for-medical-research-comes-to-washington-d-c-september-14/) - This Thursday, September 14, the Rally for Medical Research brings thousands of Americans of Washington, D.C., to urge policymakers to make funding for medical research a national priority.
- [HROTW: Learn More about "Living With AFib"](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-learn-more-about-living-with-afib/) - For our Health Resource of the Week, we’re sharing a short “pocket film” that highlights the risk factors, symptoms and treatments options for AFib.
- [A Memorable Night of Honoring Heroes in Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-memorable-night-of-honoring-heroes-in-health/) - On Tuesday, September 26, the Alliance held the Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., with our partners and supporters to celebrate advancements in aging research and honor heroes in health who are dedicated to aging issues.
- [Today Is World Thrombosis Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/today-is-world-thrombosis-day/) - Today is World Thrombosis Day, and we are raising awareness.
- [Missed the #Save4Health Twitter Chat? Here's A Recap!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/missed-the-save4health-twitter-chat-heres-a-recap/) - The Alliance for Aging Research recently hosted a Twitter chat to highlight the health costs associated with retirement and insights on how older adults can prepare. If you were unable to join the chat, we've archived it for you to view.
- [HROTW: Learn the Truth About Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-learn-the-truth-about-vaccines/) - Last week was International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), an annual campaign that “raises awareness of the role infection prevention plays to improve patient safety.” We recently released new resources that emphasize the importance of vaccines, including a “truth teller” fact sheet that dispels falsehoods about vaccines by providing accurate facts.
- [Here Are the Facts about Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/here-are-the-facts-about-vaccines/) - Vaccines are a stunning scientific achievement. Yet, amazingly, some people refuse to get themselves and their children vaccinated. Here, we tell the truth about vaccines.
- [Five Things to Know About Medicare Preventive Visits](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/five-things-to-know-about-medicare-preventive-visits/) - It's time for Medicare Open Enrollment! Learn the top five things you need to know about the preventive visits that Medicare covers.
- [A Recap of the Clinical Trials for Alzheimer's Disease Conference](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-recap-of-the-clinical-trials-for-alzheimers-disease-conference/) - Last month, the Clinical Trials for Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) conference was held in Boston. Phyllis Greenberger, Senior Vice President of Science & Health Policy, HealthyWomen, shares her experiences at the conference.
- [Preventing the Flu: A Q & A with Dr. William Schaffner](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/preventing-the-flu-a-q-a-with-dr-william-schaffner/) - It’s flu season! To kick off National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) and to help you learn more about how to prevent the flu, we talk with William Schaffner, M.D., medical director at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) for his expert insights.
- [Chairman's Blog: Administration for Community Living, An Important Partner in Improving the Lives of Older Americans](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-chairmans-blog-administration-for-community-living-an-important-partner-in-improving-the-lives-of-older-americans/) - I had the pleasure recently of hearing some creative ideas for improving the lives of the elderly from Lance Robertson who serves as President Trump’s Administrator and U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging at the Administration for Community Living (ACL) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Assistant Secretary Robertson was my guest and
- [Q & A with Stem Cell Expert Dr. Sean Morrison](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/q-stem-cell-expert-dr-sean-morrison/) - Aging research expert Dr. Sean Morrison recently gave a talk at the National Institutes of Health on the aging of stem cells. In our latest installment of our Expert Q & A series, we talked with Dr. Morrison about his work. Q: Can you tell us more about you? SM: I am director of the Children’s
- [HROTW: Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration in 60 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-learn-age-related-macular-degeneration-60-seconds/) - For our Health Resource of the Week, we’re raising awareness about age-related macular degeneration in just 60 seconds! AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in America, affecting approximately 11 million people. The disease can lead to loss of sharp, central vision and cause legal blindness, if not properly treated. This video highlights risks factors,
- [Dr. Gerard Karsenty on Bone Biology and Its Effect on Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dr-gerard-karsenty-on-bone-biology-and-its-effect-on-aging/) - In this latest edition of the Healthspan Expert Q & A, we speak with Dr. Gerard Karsenty, the Paul A. Marks M.D., professor and chair of the department of Genetics and Development at Columbia University Medical Center about his research into bone biology and its effect on aging. Please also watch his recent talk at
- [The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: What Does It Mean for Older Adults?](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/tax-cuts-jobs-act-mean-older-adults/) - Last month, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed the U.S. Congress. This legislation represents the most sweeping change in the U.S. tax code since 1986.Now that the act has been passed, we are all asking: How will this affect me?The answer, as you might imagine, depends on your age, your income, and your geographical
- [A Q & A with Prof. Pieter Kappetein from Medtronic](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/q-prof-pieter-kappetein-medtronic/) - This Thursday is National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. One of the sponsors of the day is Medtronic. We invite you to learn more about Medtronic and its work with heart valve disease as well as its involvement with Valve Disease Day in this Q & A with Prof. Pieter Kappetein, M.D., Ph.D., Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Structural Heart
- [National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Kickoff Event Recap](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-kickoff-event-recap/)
- [The Chairman's Blog: The Value of AHRQ](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-chairmans-blog-the-value-of-ahrq/) - The recent tug-of-war between the White House and Congress over the Federal Budget included a recurring attack on a small agency committed to delivering better healthcare to every American, with special focus on older adults. As it has for the last three budget cycles, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, or AHRQ, saw its
- [New York Times Article on Clinical Trials Features Quote from the Alliance for Aging Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-york-times-article-on-clinical-trials-features-quote-from-the-alliance-for-aging-research/) - Related TopicsClinical TrialsGetting medical discoveries from the research lab to patients depends on a long and complex process, and it depends on clinical trials.Learn About Clinical Trials
- [FDA Early Alzheimer's Disease Comment Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/fda-early-alzheimers-disease-comment-letter/) - In February 2018, the FDA issued early guidance on clinical trials for early Alzheimer's disease. The document lays out the FDA's thinking on how to meaningfully include patients in clinical trials at the earliest stages of the disease. The attached document is a sign-on comment letter circulated by ACT-AD in response to the draft guidance.
- [Learn about Protecting Your Eyesight During Healthy Vision Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/learn-about-protecting-your-eyesight-during-healthy-vision-month/) - Related TopicsAge-Related Macular DegenerationAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in older Americans.Learn About Age-Related Macular DegenerationDiabetic RetinopathyA serious and irreversible complication of diabetes, diabetic retinopathy could impact as many as 191 million people around the globe by 2030.Learn About Diabetic Retinopathy
- [The Chairman's Blog: Medicare Should Help Patients Avoid the Angst of an Incorrect Alzheimer’s Diagnosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-chairmans-blog-medicare-should-help-patients-avoid-the-angst-of-an-incorrect-alzheimers-diagnosis/) - Every year, thousands of Americans hear the devastating news that they have Alzheimer’s disease. This diagnosis carries with it a certain future of declining mental and behavioral capabilities, and the eventual need for round-the-clock end-of-life care. The emotional costs on families and caregivers is devastating and immeasurable and the financial costs can be staggering. While
- [The Heart Valve Disease Policy Task Force Leads #TAVRHillDay Efforts](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-heart-valve-disease-policy-task-force-leads-tavrhillday-efforts/) - The Heart Valve Disease Policy Task Force, patients, and advocates met with members of Congress and their staff on September 26 to discuss how Medicare’s reimbursement policy may affect access to transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) – a critically important and often patient-preferred treatment for heart valve disease. In June, the Centers for Medicare and
- [Patient Advocacy Groups Urge FDA to Update 2008 Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Guidance](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/patient-advocacy-groups-urge-fda-to-update-2008-cardiovascular-risk-in-type-2-diabetes-guidance/) - Today, the below patient advocacy groups, including the Alliance for Aging Research, submitted joint comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the FDA Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee's request for feedback on its 2008 "Guidance for Industry: Diabetes Mellitus – Evaluating Cardiovascular Risk in New Antidiabetic Therapies to Treat Type
- [Blog: Get a Sneak Peek of our 2019 Projects](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-get-a-sneak-peek-of-our-2019-projects/) - Alliance friends and family, I cannot believe we are already more than halfway through January. I hope all of you had a wonderful new year and some good time with family and friends over the holidays! The Alliance for Aging Research team is in full swing with exciting plans this year. I’ve highlighted a few
- [Blog: Why February is Lindsay’s Favorite Month of the Year](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/why-february-is-lindsays-favorite-month-of-the-year/) - February has become my favorite month at the Alliance for Aging Research. I have been with the Alliance for more than 13 years and I’m always proud of the work we do. But on February 22nd, I get a front-row seat to a campaign that started in our offices and quickly grew into something bigger
- [Blog: Former journalist becomes heart disease advocate after her mom’s health scare](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/former-journalist-heart-disease-advocate/) - With National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day right around the corner, we interviewed Marilyn Serafini, executive director of Heart Valve Voice US. Read about Marilyn’s journey from a well-known reporter covering national health care policy to a heart valve disease patient educator. Before her mom’s valve replacement surgery, Marilyn Serafini’s awareness of heart valve disease
- [Chairman’s Blog: How the Framingham Heart Study Helped Americans Live Longer](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-framingham-heart-study/) - The Framingham Heart Study, the landmark epidemiological study of cardiovascular disease, turned 70 this past October, celebrating a milestone that it also helped many Americans reach. There is no doubt that the results of the study have extended the lives of millions of Americans and improved the quality of life of Americans as we age.
- [Valve Disease Day Twitter Chat Highlights](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/twitter-chat-recap/) - On February 22, the Alliance for Aging Research and American Heart Association co-hosted the official National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Twitter chat. Check out some of the highlights from the chat below! #ValveDiseaseDay Twitter Chat
- [Blog: Learn About Medication Safety from a CDC Expert](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-learn-about-medication-safety-from-a-cdc-expert/) - March 10 through 16 is Patient Safety Awareness Week. Since proper medication storage is an important part of patient safety, we interviewed Jennifer N. Lind, PharmD, MPH, who works at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read the interview below to learn more about medication safety for seniors: What are the goals of
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research's Director of Development](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-director-of-development/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. Every month, we'll spotlight one of our staff members here on the blog. This month, we are featuring Sarah DiGiovine, the Alliance's Director of Development. What do
- [Blog: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Always](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/) - By Michael Sapienza, CEO, Colorectal Cancer Alliance March is the busiest month of my year. Here at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, we’re in overdrive harnessing the power of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout March, colorectal cancer is at the center of America’s healthcare discussion. Local clinics seek resources. Big names make statements. Reporters call
- [Chairman's Blog: Underrepresentation of Older Adults in Clinical Trials](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-underrepresentation-of-older-adults-in-clinical-trials/) - The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the FDA recently released its Drug Trials Snapshot Summary Report. This report is released annually, and details representation in clinical trials of certain subgroups, such as women, people of racial and ethnic minority groups, and people 65 and over. On one level, the report tells a story
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research's Vice President of Finance and Administration](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-vp-finance-administration/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. Every month, we’ll spotlight one of our staff members here on the blog. This month, we are featuring Yvette Brown, CPA, the Alliance’s Vice President of Finance
- [Blog: Celebrating World Immunization Week With an Expert on Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-celebrating-world-immunization-week-with-an-expert-on-vaccines/) - April 24 through 27 is World Immunization Week, and this year’s theme is “Protected Together: Vaccines Work!” To mark World Immunization Week, we spoke to Paul A. Offit, MD, who is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Read our
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research's Health Programs Coordinator](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-alliance-for-aging-research-health-programs-coordinator/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. Every month, we’ll spotlight one of our staff members here on the blog. This month, we are featuring Kelsey Martin, the Alliance’s Health Programs Coordinator. What do
- [Blog: Older Americans Month Celebrates Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-older-americans-month-celebrates-older-adults/) - Each May is Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to honor the valuable contributions older adults make to their communities. Lance Robertson, Assistant Secretary for Aging and Administrator, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, writes about the history of OAM and why it is still important today: Can you provide
- [Chairman’s Blog: One Way To Help Older Adults Fight Loneliness](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-help-older-adults-fight-loneliness/) - Modern life provides us with an increasing number of ways to connect: text, face-time, email, cell phone and even time-tested snail mail give us a range of choices to keep in touch. But despite all these options or perhaps because of them, study after study shows that more and more people feel isolated and lonely
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research’s Public Policy Manager](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/meet-the-alliance-for-aging-research-public-policy-manager/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. Every month, we’ll spotlight one of our staff members here on the blog. This month, we are featuring Ryne Carney, the Alliance’s Public Policy Manager. What do
- [Blog: Celebrate Healthy Aging This Men's Health Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-celebrate-healthy-aging-this-mens-health-month/) - Dr. David Gremillion is a retired Air Force Colonel and retired Professor of Medicine, UNC School of Medicine. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Men’s Health Network. Below, Dr. Gremillion writes about the importance of Men's Health Month. For 25 years we have celebrated June as Men’s Health Month. It is an
- [Blog: Exploring the Real-World Medicare Costs of Alzheimer’s Disease with Bruce Pyenson](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/bruce-pyenson-blog/) - The July issue of the Journal of Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy will feature “The Real-World Medicare Costs of Alzheimer's Disease: Considerations for Policy and Care,” a study conducted by the Alliance for Aging Research and Milliman. This study shows the “real-world” cost impact to Medicare to emphasize how Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are
- [Chairman’s Blog: Coverage with Evidence Development Program—The Race With No Finish Line](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-coverage-with-evidence-development-program-the-race-with-no-finish-line/) - How would you feel about starting a race with no finish line? Or running in a race, only to find that the finish line is continually being moved back, leaving you with no idea of how long or how far you will have to run? Chances are you would cry “foul!” That’s the situation faced
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research's Staff Accountant](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-alliance-for-aging-researchs-staff-accountant/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. Every month, we’ll spotlight one of our staff members here on the blog. This month, we are featuring DeAndre Sanders, the Alliance’s Staff Accountant. What do you
- [Blog: Research Advocacy Training Empowers Patients and Caregivers](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/research-advocacy-training-empowers-patients-and-caregivers/) - In the six years since Geri Taylor was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she and her husband, Jim, have been keeping busy. They were featured in the New York Times. She participated in a clinical trial. They spoke about their experiences with Alzheimer’s in front of thousands of people, giving a glimpse at a disease that
- [Chairman's Blog: Limiting Out-Of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-prescription-drug-costs/) - During my tenure as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Aging Research, I’ve had the privilege of getting an “insiders” view of its work, and participating in its programs. At all times, I am reminded of their guiding focus: accelerating the pace of scientific discoveries and their application to vastly improve
- [Blog: Get to Know the 2019 Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging Winner](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-2019-claude-pepper-award-winner/) - Every year at the Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner, the Alliance for Aging Research proudly honors individuals for their contributions to advance the science of human aging. Below, Claude Pepper Foundation Chair Tom Spulak interviews this year’s Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging Award Winner, Congressman James E. Clyburn. Tom Spulak: The Claude Pepper Award for
- [Blog: Get to Know the 2019 Perennial Hero Award Winner](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-2019-perennial-hero-award-winner/) - Every year at the Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner, the Alliance for Aging Research proudly honors individuals for their contributions to advance the science of human aging. Get to know this year’s Perennial Hero Award Winner, Beverlye Hyman Fead. The Perennial Hero Award is presented each year to honor an older individual who is actively
- [Blog: A Q+A with Dr. William Schaffner on Adult Vaccination Rates](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/vaccines-and-older-adults-dr-william-scaffner/) - Vaccines are important for people of all ages, including older adults! Yet a new survey distributed to primary care physicians and nurse practitioners, commissioned by the Alliance for Aging Research, found that vaccine discussions as part of prevention planning are a low priority at the Annual Medicare Wellness Visit. Join us for a webinar on
- [Chairman’s Blog: Making Vaccinations a Top Priority](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-making-vaccinations-a-top-priority/) - As Chairman of the Alliance for Aging Research, I want to remind you just how far we’ve come—and yet still how far we must travel. In 2011, we asked Congress to do the right thing and include the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit as an important benefit for participants in the program. When they did, it
- [Blog: Alliance for Aging Research Founder Talks Longevity Advocacy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-founder-talks-longevity-advocacy/) - September is Healthy Aging Month, a perfect time to learn more about longevity advocacy. Dan Perry, founder and board member of the Alliance for Aging Research, recently submitted an entry on longevity advocacy to the Encyclopedia of Gerontology and Population Aging. You can read the entry here. Below, Dan talks about the current landscape of
- [Blog: Meet the 2019 Distinguished Public Service Award Winner](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-2019-distinguished-public-service-award-winner/) - Every year at the Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner, the Alliance for Aging Research proudly honors individuals for their contributions to advance the science of human aging. The Alliance dinner also has a deeper purpose: to remind lawmakers of the nation’s bipartisan commitment to advance medical research to improve the lives of millions of Americans. You
- [Blog: Celebrating Healthy Aging Month with WebMD's Dr. John Whyte](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/celebrating-healthy-aging-month-webmd-john-whyte/) - September is Healthy Aging Month, a perfect time to take steps to adapt healthy habits. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebMD, answers common questions about aging and why our perception of aging needs to change. September is Healthy Aging Month. How would you define healthy aging?Healthy aging is the adoption of healthy behaviors that
- [Chairman's Blog: A Helping Hand for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-a-helping-hand-for-older-adults/) - First of all, let’s address the myth that people 65 and over are unlikely to use digital technology in their daily lives. In fact, according to a 2017 Pew study of technology adoption among older adults, four in ten people over 65 years old own smart phones, more than double from just four years earlier.
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research's Communications Associate](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-alliance-communications-associate/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. Every month, we’ll spotlight one of our staff members here on the blog. This month, we are featuring Janelle Germanos, the Alliance’s Communications Associate. What do you
- [Blog: Becoming Your Own Patient Advocate](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-becoming-your-own-patient-advocate/) - Debbe McCall is a cardiovascular patient researcher, advocate, and speaker. She is also a previous participant in the Alliance for Aging Research's Senior Patient and Family Caregiver Network. In honor of October being Patient-Centered Care Awareness month, read our interview with Debbe below on her experience as a patient advocate. October is Patient-Centered Care Awareness
- [Chairman's Blog: As Policymakers Embrace Social Determinants of Health, They Should Include Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-as-policymakers-embrace-social-determinants-of-health-they-should-include-aging/) - As counterintuitive as it may seem, ready access to medical care is just one of the factors that determines our well-being and, in many cases, it is not the most important one. In recent years, there has been a growing realization that the social determinants of health (SDOH)—who our parents are, how much early childhood
- [Blog: National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month Spotlight on BrightFocus Foundation](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-brightfocus/) - In honor of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, the Alliance for Aging Research is spotlighting BrightFocus Foundation, a member of the ACT-AD coalition. Read our interview with BrightFocus Foundation President and CEO Stacy Pagos Haller below. What is the mission of BrightFocus Foundation?BrightFocus funds exceptional scientific research worldwide to defeat Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research's Vice President of Communications](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-alliance-for-aging-research-vice-president-of-communications/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. Every month, we’ll spotlight one of our staff members here on the blog. This month, we are featuring Lauren Smith, the Alliance’s Vice President of Communications. What
- [Join Us To Make 2020 Our Best Year Yet!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/join-us-to-make-2020-our-best-year-yet/) - Older adults are important assets to the community, but unfortunately, our nation’s health, social, and economic policies too often do not reflect that belief. It will take support from heroes like you to collectively recognize each other’s infinite dignity and value, and ignite transformation. Won’t you join us in our efforts? Together, we can change not
- [Top 10 Moments of 2019](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/top-10-moments-of-2019/) - A note from Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS: As 2019 comes to an end, I would like to take the time to reflect on our activities from the past year. While there were countless moments to remember from 2019, here are the top ten moments that stood out: 1. Convening
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research's President and CEO](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-alliance-for-aging-research-president-and-ceo/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. Every month, we’ll spotlight one of our staff members here on the blog. This month, we are featuring Sue Peschin, MHS, the Alliance’s President and CEO. What
- [Blog: What You Should Know About Glaucoma](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-what-you-should-know-about-glaucoma/) - In recognition of Glaucoma Awareness Month, which takes place every January, we interviewed Jeff Todd, President & CEO of Prevent Blindness. Read below to learn what you need to know about glaucoma. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Why do you think an awareness month for glaucoma is important?According to our research, today, it is estimated
- [Blog: Ideas for Celebrating Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-ideas-for-celebrating-valve-disease-day/) - Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, which takes place every year on February 22, aims to increase recognition of the specific risks and symptoms of heart valve disease, improve detection and treatment, and ultimately save lives. Learn how you can get involved by reading this blog post by Laura Ross, a cardiology physician assistant at Park Nicollet Heart &
- [Blog: Patient Advocate Reflects On the Importance of AMD Awareness Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-patient-advocate-reflects-on-the-importance-of-amd-awareness-month/) - Marlene Klein, a participant of the Alliance's Talk NERDY To Me training, reflects on the importance of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. Hi, my name is Marlene. I have Macular Degeneration. Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss affecting the central vision of over 10 million people. I am so happy that
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research's Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-alliance-for-aging-research-vice-president-of-health-education-and-advocacy/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This month, we are featuring Lindsay Clarke, the Alliance's Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy. What do you do at the Alliance?As Vice President of Health
- [Blog: Valve Disease Day Partner Spotlight—Mended Hearts](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-valve-disease-day-partner-spotlight-mended-hearts/) - In recognition of February as American Heart Month and Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22, we are spotlighting the work of Valve Disease Day partner Mended Hearts. Below is an interview with Andrea Baer, Executive Director of Mended Hearts and Mended Little Hearts. What is the mission of Mended Hearts and Mended Little Hearts?Our
- [Valve Disease Day Twitter Chat Highlights](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/valve-disease-day-twitter-chat-highlights/) - Thank you to all who joined the 2020 #ValveDiseaseDay Twitter chat. Click here to view highlights from the conversation.
- [Rep. Joyce Beatty Introduces Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Resolution](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/rep-joyce-beatty-introduces-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-resolution/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is grateful to Representative Joyce Beatty (D-OH) for recognizing the great importance of heart valve disease awareness through her resolution (H. Res. 874) for the annual Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. Survey data shows 3 out of 4 people know little to nothing about heart valve disease and Rep. Beatty’s
- [Chairman's Blog: Slowing Rising Prescription Drug Costs](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-slowing-rising-prescription-drug-costs/) - For many Americans, their trip to the pharmacy counter could be the defining experience that shapes their vote in November. According to multiple surveys, rising prescription drugs costs are a major source of voter unrest throughout the U.S. and are certain to be a dominant election year issue. For instance, a poll released last fall
- [Alliance for Aging Research Suggests Improvements to ClinicalTrials.gov](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-for-aging-research-suggests-improvements-to-clinicaltrials-gov/) - The National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest biomedical library and part of the National Institutes of Health, solicited feedback and suggestions to improve www.ClinicalTrials.gov as part of its modernization effort. ClinicalTrials.gov is the largest clinical trials database and both the patient and researcher communities rely on it for clinical trial information (including trial
- [Blog: Women and Heart Disease - Taking Charge of CAD and PAD](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-women-and-heart-disease-taking-charge-of-cad-and-pad/) - On the heels of American Heart Month, Amy Friedrich-Karnik, Vice President of Advocacy and Communications at WomenHeart, continues the important conversation about women and coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD) below. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Yet many women are unaware of this threat to their health or
- [Blog: Talk NERDY to Me Program Trains Patient Advocates](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-talk-nerdy-to-me-program-trains-patient-advocates/) - Last month, the Alliance for Aging Research’s Talk NERDY (Nurturing Engagement in Research and Development with You) to Me training proudly graduated its fourth class of patients and family caregivers. The 2020 Talk NERDY to Me training was held virtually for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic over six weeks in October and November 2020. Two Patient-Centered
- [Blog: Patty Peterson Reflects On Her Patient Advocacy Journey](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-patty-peterson-reflects-on-her-patient-advocacy-journey/) - Patty Peterson, a participant of the Alliance’s Talk NERDY To Me program, reflects on what she learned from the program and the importance of patient advocacy: Why did you decide to sign up for the Alliance’s Talk NERDY to Me program?After my emergency aortic valve replacement and aortic repair in 2007 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital,
- [New Fact Sheet on Staying Safe at Home During the Coronavirus Crisis](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-fact-sheet-on-staying-safe-at-home-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/) - (This resource was last updated in 4/2020 before COVID-19 vaccines were widely available in the United States and before the CDC changed its guidance on COVID prevention. Please refer to the CDC for the most up-to-date COVID-19 information.) The Alliance for Aging Research, the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging and the U.S. Administration
- [Chairman’s Blog: Protecting Older Adults from COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-protecting-older-adults-from-covid-19/) - As I write this, the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is still spreading sickness and fear throughout the world. In some countries, the virus has been driven into submission, although there are serious questions about whether this is a temporary pause, or a permanent reprise. Other countries are still tallying up its damage, both in terms of
- [A Message from Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-message-from-alliance-president-and-ceo-sue-peschin-covid19-updates/) - Dear All, I hope you and yours are safe and healthy. The coronavirus crisis puts life in perspective for us more than ever. We are grateful to have the support of friends and family, as well as each other here at the Alliance; access to healthcare; jobs that allow us to telecommute; and so much
- [Advocacy Groups Call on HHS Office of Civil Rights to Issue Guidance on Fair Medical Resource Allocation During COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/advocacy-groups-call-on-hhs-office-of-civil-rights-to-issue-guidance-on-fair-medical-resource-allocation-during-covid-19/) - On April 13, 2020, 46 aging advocacy, patient, family caregiver, and other organizations sent a letter to the Honorable Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Roger Severino, Director of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within HHS, urging them to ensure that, if the COVID-19 pandemic results
- [Alliance Submits Comments to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Regarding Care Interventions for People With Dementia](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-submits-comments-to-the-agency-for-healthcare-research-and-quality-regarding-care-interventions-for-people-with-dementia/) - The Alliance submitted comments to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) concerning its Draft Comparative Effectiveness Review, “Care Interventions for People With Dementia (PWD) and Their Caregivers.” The review was conducted at the request of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), in collaboration with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)
- [Blog: Addressing Out-Of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-common-questions-and-answers-about-out-of-pocket-prescription-drug-costs-for-older-adults/) - Ryne Carney, Public Policy Manager at the Alliance for Aging Research, answers questions about out-of-pocket prescription drug costs and explains how the Alliance is advocating to make prescription drugs more affordable for older adults.Table of Contents:Issues older adults face when paying for their prescription medications in the Medicare programCost-sharing requirementsCapping and smoothingProject LoopSurvey on Out-of-Pocket
- [Alliance Submits Comments to U.S. Food & Drug Administration Regarding the Inclusion of Older Adults in Cancer Clinical Trials](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-submits-comments-to-u-s-food-drug-administration-regarding-the-inclusion-of-older-adults-in-cancer-clinical-trials/) - On Monday, May 4, 2020, the Alliance submitted feedback to the FDA in response to a request for comments on a new draft guidance, “Inclusion of Older Adults in Cancer Clinical Trials”. We are encouraged that the FDA continues to urge industry and other stakeholders to enroll diverse populations in their clinical trials—especially older adults—and
- [Blog: How to Help Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-how-to-help-older-adults-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Older adults are at a higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness and death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises older adults to stay home and avoid being around others. It's important for all of us to check in on the older adults in our lives during this difficult time. Here's how Alliance
- [Blog: Mental Health Awareness Month Q+A with Brent Forester, M.D.](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-mental-health-awareness-month-brent-forester/) - Mental health awareness is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about mental health issues faced by older adults and what you can do to help in this blog post by Brent P. Forester, M.D., chief of the Center of Excellence in Geriatric Psychiatry at McLean Hospital. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Have
- [Advocacy Groups Send Letter to CMMI on Part D Demonstration](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/advocacy-groups-send-letter-to-cmmi-on-part-d-demonstration/) - On May 22, 2020, the Alliance for Aging Research and 26 other patient advocacy organizations wrote to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center) to show support for a “smoothing demonstration” included in the Innovation Center’s Part D Modernization Request for Applications (RFA). In
- [Chairman’s Blog: Coronavirus and Seniors](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-coronavirus-and-seniors/) - As I write this, the United States is heading into its third month of front-line combat with the coronavirus. For many of us, this has meant sequestering in our homes, trying to keep our children up-to-date on schoolwork, and balancing professional and personal obligations in a totally new context. I am very aware this has
- [Blog: Meet Jim Eden, a Member of the Alliance’s Board of Directors](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-jim-eden-a-member-of-the-alliances-board-of-directors/) - In this new blog series, we will be featuring the members of the Alliance’s Board of Directors. This month, we’re featuring Jim Eden, who has been on the Alliance’s Board of Directors since 1987 and has served three terms as president. Learn more about Jim below: When did you become a member of the Alliance’s
- [Blog: Fighting Older Adult Malnutrition During COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/fighting-older-adult-malnutrition-covid19/) - Malnutrition can happen to anyone, but older adults are particularly at risk. Meredith Ponder Whitmire, Policy Director of Defeat Malnutrition Today, explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk of malnutrition among older adults. Why are older adults at a higher risk of malnutrition?Older adults are at higher risk for malnutrition due to quite
- [Blog: Alzheimer's Disease and the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-alzheimers-disease-and-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - By Ian KremerExecutive Director, Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer's Disease (LEAD Coalition) If you are looking for optimism, this blog post is not for you. But, if you are looking for a real view on the current state of living with dementia, during both the COVID-19 pandemic and racism pandemic, you’ve come to the right place.
- [Chairman’s Blog: Introducing Project PAUSE](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-project-pause/) - In May, I used this space to talk with you about the terrible toll that the coronavirus pandemic has taken on the residents and staff of long-term care facilities. That damage has been almost immeasurable; we at the Alliance for Aging Research continue to work to ensure that nursing home reform will be prompt and
- [Blog: Caring for Caregivers During COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-caring-for-caregivers-during-covid-19/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an additional set of challenges for already overworked caregivers. National Alliance for Caregiving President and CEO C. Grace Whiting, J.D., addresses these challenges and offers advice for caregivers during this difficult time: What are some challenges caregivers are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic?In general, caregivers face challenges to their mental
- [Blog: Get to Know the 2020 Daniel Perry Founder's Award Honoree, Dr. Jack Guralnik](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-get-to-know-the-2020-daniel-perry-founders-award-honoree-jack-guralnik/) - Heroes in Health: An Event to Celebrate Community, Strength and Healthy Aging will honor individuals for their contributions to advance the experience of aging and recognize those whose outstanding efforts have helped older Americans and those with underlying conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get to know this year’s Daniel Perry Founder’s Award honoree, Dr. Jack
- [Blog: Talk NERDY to Me and Become a Research Advocate](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-talk-nerdy-to-me-and-become-a-research-advocate/)
- [Blog: Meet Jim Scott, Chair of the Alliance's Board of Directors](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-jim-scott-chair-of-the-alliance-board-of-directors/) - In this new blog series, we will be featuring the members of the Alliance’s Board of Directors. This month, we’re featuring Jim Scott, chair of the Alliance's Board of Directors and President and CEO of Applied Policy. Read more about Jim: When did you become a member of the Alliance’s Board of Directors and why did
- [Blog: Get to Know Jim and Geri Taylor, Recipients of the 2020 Perennial Hero Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-jim-and-geri-taylor-recipients-of-the-2020-perennial-hero-award/) - Heroes in Health: An Event to Celebrate Community, Strength and Healthy Aging will honor individuals for their contributions to advance the experience of aging and recognize those whose outstanding efforts have helped older Americans and those with underlying conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Geri Taylor was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2012, and since that
- [Blog:  Meet Reverend Dr. Derrick DeWitt, Silver Innovator Award Honoree](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-reverend-dr-derrick-dewitt-silver-innovator-award-honoree/) - Heroes in Health: An Event to Celebrate Community, Strength and Healthy Aging will honor individuals for their contributions to advance the experience of aging and recognize those whose outstanding efforts have helped older Americans and those with underlying conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get to know this year’s Silver Innovator Award Honoree, Reverend Dr. Derrick
- [Act Now To Help Control Prescription Drug Costs](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/act-now-to-help-control-prescription-drug-costs/) - NOW is your chance to help control the skyrocketing prices of important, innovative, and potentially life-saving prescription drugs! How? Contact the White House and urge the Trump Administration to NOT use the discriminatory Most Favored Nation drug proposal, or MFN, and instead demand real action to curb patients’ drug expenses. The Issue:President Trump recently signed an executive order (EO) using
- [Blog: Meet The Honorable Gus M. Bilirakis, Distinguished Public Service Award Honoree](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-honorable-gus-m-bilirakis-distinguished-public-service-award-honoree/) - Heroes in Health: An Event to Celebrate Community, Strength and Healthy Aging will honor individuals for their contributions to advance the experience of aging and recognize those whose outstanding efforts have helped older Americans and those with underlying conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get to know this year’s Distinguished Public Service Award Honoree, the Honorable
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research's Director of Public Policy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-alliance-director-of-public-policy/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This month, we are featuring Michael Ward, the Alliance’s Director of Public Policy. What do you do at the Alliance for Aging Research?In my role as the
- [Twelve Things You Should Know About Peripheral Artery Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/twelve-things-you-should-know-about-peripheral-artery-disease/) - September marks Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, aimed at improving access to PAD screening and treatments. Peripheral artery disease commonly refers to atherosclerosis of arteries in the legs, and is a major cause of amputations and ulcers. To increase public understanding of atherosclerosis, the Alliance for Aging Research has released an infographic on Coronary
- [Chairman’s Blog: Telehealth Becomes an Ideal Option for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-telehealth-becomes-an-ideal-option-for-older-adults/) - It took decades to transform telemedicine from an “out of this world” concept to an accessible technology used by measurable numbers of Americans. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), only 14,000 beneficiaries received “a Medicare telehealth service” each week at the beginning of this year. This represents a small portion of
- [Blog: Why We Need To Talk About Our Medicines](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/why-we-need-to-talk-about-our-medicines/) - October is Talk About Your Medicines Month, and this year’s theme is “On Track with Your Meds and Your Health.” Learn more about why talking about your medicines is critical for older adults in this blog post from our friends at BeMedWise and NeedyMeds: According to the Mayo Clinic, nearly a third of American adults
- [Chairman's Blog: What You Should Know About Medicare Open Enrollment](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-what-you-should-know-about-medicare-open-enrollment/) - For many of the 63 million Americans enrolled in Medicare, December 7, 2020 looms as an important deadline. Between now and that date is the “open enrollment” period when Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their prescription drug plans, and fine-tune coverage to fit their needs. Beneficiaries can change providers for their Medicare Advantage plan
- [Blog: Meet Margaret Davis-Cerone, a Member of the Alliance's Board of Directors](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-margaret-davis-cerone-a-member-of-the-alliances-board-of-directors/) - In this new blog series, we will be featuring the members of the Alliance’s Board of Directors. This month, we’re featuring Margaret Davis-Cerone, a member of the Alliance for Aging Research Board of Directors. Learn more about Margaret: When did you become a member of the Alliance’s Board of Directors and why did you decide to
- [Blog: Q+A on the Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Proposal](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/most-favored-nation-drug-pricing-proposal/) - President Trump recently signed a most favored nation executive order to address prescription drug prices in federal programs. In this blog, the Alliance for Aging Research’s Director of Public Policy, Michael Ward, answers questions about the executive order, explains how the most favored nation drug proposal is flawed, and outlines alternatives to most favored nation
- [Blog: A Personal Holiday Message from the Alliance’s President and CEO](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-a-personal-holiday-message-from-the-alliances-president-and-ceo/) - Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, shares five tips for staying connected this holiday season: As winter approaches and the days get shorter, sharing our light and love with our family and friends is so important. The Alliance for Aging Research is here to help you and the older adults in
- [Blog: How Older Adults Can Stay Safe and Connected This Holiday Season](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-how-older-adults-can-stay-safe-and-connected-this-holiday-season/) - On a recent episode of the Alliance for Aging Research's podcast, This is Growing Old, National Council on Aging (NCOA) President and CEO Ramsey Alwin spoke about ways older adults can stay safe and connected this holiday season, and provided updates on NCOA initiatives. Here are some highlights from the episode: The holiday season looks
- [Blog: This is Growing Old Season One Highlights](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-this-is-growing-old-season-one-highlights/) - Last month, the Alliance for Aging Research wrapped up the first season of our podcast, This is Growing Old. While you wait for season two to premiere on January 27, revisit these informative interviews from season one. You can also listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Anchor. 1. Lance Robertson: COVID-19's Impact On Older
- [Blog: Get to Know Andrea Baer, Valve Disease Day Partner with Heart Awardee](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-get-to-know-andrea-baer-valve-disease-day-partner-with-heart-awardee/) - The Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Fifth Anniversary Celebration will celebrate a heart valve patient and visionary, a leading cardiologist and champion of health equity, a dedicated partner, a heart valve institute that is leading the charge in innovation, and all of the partners and advocates that have helped the Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Campaign reach
- [Chairman's Blog: Biden Health Initiatives—A Look Forward](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-biden-health-initiatives-a-look-forward/) - Participate in any conversation these days (socially distanced, of course) and the topic will almost always eventually turn to the subject on everyone’s mind: have they yet received the COVID-19 vaccine and, if not, when do they anticipate receiving it? From state to state, and even from county to county, the answers can vary markedly.
- [A Special New Year's Message from Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-special-new-years-message-from-alliance-president-and-ceo-sue-peschin/)
- [Blog: Meet Donnette Smith, Heart Valve Visionary Award Winner](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-donnette-smith-heart-valve-visionary-award-winner/) - The Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Fifth Anniversary Celebration on February 22 will celebrate a heart valve patient and visionary, a leading cardiologist and champion of health equity, a dedicated partner, a heart valve institute that is leading the charge in innovation, and all of the partners and advocates that have helped the Heart Valve Disease Awareness
- [Blog: Meet Dr. Icilma Fergus, Heart Health Equity Champion Award Winner](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-dr-icilma-fergus-heart-health-equity-champion-award-winner/) - The Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Fifth Anniversary Celebration on February 22 will celebrate a heart valve patient and visionary, a leading cardiologist and champion of health equity, a dedicated partner, a heart valve institute that is leading the charge in innovation, and all of the partners and advocates that have helped the Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
- [Chairman’s Blog: Identifying Gaps in Heart Valve Disease Treatment](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-identifying-gaps-in-heart-valve-disease-treatment/) - In the decades since its founding, the Alliance for Aging Research has actively supported efforts to improve the heart health of older adults. Since we recently celebrated Heart Month in February, and the Alliance observed Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22, I want to share news about an exceptional contribution that the Alliance leadership has
- [19. David Farber Explains How International Reference Pricing Would Impact Older Adult‪s‬](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-david-farber-explains-how-international-reference-pricing-would-impact-older-adults/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes What is international reference pricing, and how would it impact older adults and their access to prescription drugs? David Farber, a partner at King & Spalding LLP, explains in this episode hosted by Alliance for Aging Research
- [Blog: Meet William Schuyler, Treasurer of the Alliance for Aging Research Board of Directors](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-william-schuyler-treasurer-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research-board-of-directors/) - In this blog series, we are featuring the members of the Alliance’s Board of Directors. This month, we’re featuring William Schuyler, the treasurer of the Alliance for Aging Research Board of Directors. Learn more about William: When did you become a member of the Alliance’s Board of Directors and why did you decide to join?I believe
- [Blog: Nutrition and Healthy Aging Featuring Bob Blancato](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-nutrition-and-healthy-aging-featuring-bob-blancato/) - On a recent episode of the Alliance for Aging Research’s podcast, This is Growing Old, Bob Blancato, Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs, talked about the importance of nutrition for healthy aging. Here are some highlights from the episode, which aired on March 24 to mark National Nutrition Month. What are some
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research's Development Advisor](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-alliance-for-aging-researchs-development-advisor/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This month, we are featuring Samantha Hunter, the Alliance’s Development Advisor. What do you do at the Alliance for Aging Research?I am the Development Advisor for the
- [This is Growing Old: Fighting COVID-19 Vaccine Myths featuring Dr. Todd Wolynn](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/fighting-covid-19-vaccine-myths-featuring-dr-todd-wolynn/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes What can YOU do to fight against COVID-19 vaccine disinformation and misinformation on social media? Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin talks with Dr. Todd Wolynn about best practices for dispelling myths about vaccines. Todd Wolynn is
- [Blog: Addressing Health Disparities this National Minority Health Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-addressing-health-disparities-this-national-minority-health-month/) - Karyne Jones, President and CEO of the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc. (NCBA), answers questions about the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on people of color in the United States and the need to increase vaccination rates among ethnic and racial minority communities, which is the main focus of National Minority Health Month this year: People of color
- [Chairman's Blog: Reaching the Hard-To-Reach](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-reaching-the-hard-to-reach/) - After a year of covering dismal news, the media is filled with stories of joyful reunions. Many of these feature grandparents gathering grandchildren into their arms after long and difficult separations. Other dispatches from this post-pandemic world describe restaurants crowded with celebrating septuagenarians. One recent article in the New York Times, for instance, was headlined, “Fully
- [Meet Mark Simon, a Member of the Alliance for Aging Research's Board of Directors](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/meet-mark-simon-a-member-of-the-alliance-for-aging-researchs-board-of-directors/) - In this blog series, we are featuring the members of the Alliance’s Board of Directors. This month, we’re featuring Mark Simon, a member of the Alliance for Aging Research Board of Directors. Learn more about Mark: When did you become a member of the Alliance’s Board of Directors and why did you decide to join? I joined
- [This is Growing Old: Speaking Out Against Discrimination in Healthcare with Terry Wilcox](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-speaking-out-against-discrimination-in-healthcare-with-terry-wilcox/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Age or possible disability does not impact the value of a human life. Unfortunately, the Institute of Clinical and Economic Review, or ICER, produces recommendations on how much new drugs should cost based on these same considerations—age
- [Blog: Meet the Alliance for Aging Research’s Director of Finance and Administration](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-the-alliance-finance-director/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This month, we are featuring Rachel Stevenson, the Alliance’s Director of Finance and Administration. What do you do at the Alliance for Aging Research?I am the Director
- [This Policy Would Have a Catastrophic Impact on Alzheimer’s Disease Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-policy-would-have-a-catastrophic-impact-on-alzheimers-disease-research/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes In this special bonus episode, Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin discusses how implementing international reference pricing in the U.S. would decimate the clinical development of therapies for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with Vital Transformation’s Managing
- [This is Growing Old: Improving the Current Body of Evidence on Dementia Care with Dr. Eric Larson](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-improving-the-current-body-of-evidence-on-dementia-care-with-dr-eric-larson/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes According to a new report from The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the current body of evidence on dementia care does not reflect the experiences of diverse populations. On the latest episode of This is Growing
- [Food for Thought: The Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/food-for-thought-the-role-of-nutrition-in-healthy-aging/) - The way we eat throughout our lives impacts the way we age. Science has proven that a well-balanced and varied diet full of nutritious foods like fruits and veggies, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and lean proteins; and limited in sugar, salt, saturated or solid fats, and alcoholic beverages; is critical to good health. This means
- [This is Growing Old: How COVID-19 Has Impacted Minorities with Dr. Gary Puckrein](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-how-covid-19-has-impacted-minorities-with-dr-gary-puckrein/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially devastating for people of color. Minority groups are more likely to get severely sick and die from COVID-19. Additionally, Black Americans are getting vaccinated at a slower rate than whites. Here
- [Chairman's Blog: Lessons from the Front Lines](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-lessons-from-the-front-lines/) - As Board Chair of the Alliance, I have the privilege of learning about and participating in some of the most innovative efforts to improve the experience of aging and health. I also have the opportunity to learn about the people who are on the front lines of caring for older adults, to witness their remarkable
- [Blog: A Better Framework to Assess the Value of Alzheimer’s Treatments](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-a-better-framework-to-assess-the-value-of-alzheimers-treatments/) - The Alliance for Aging Research recently released a report, “Assessing the Value of Therapies in Alzheimer’s Disease: Considerations to create a practical approach to value,” which the Alliance had commissioned from Milliman. Learn more about the report in this Q+A with Bruce Pyenson, one of the Milliman co-authors of the report: First, we know that you
- [Modelling the Value of Innovative Treatments For Alzheimer’s Disease in the United States](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/modelling-the-value-of-innovative-treatments-for-alzheimers-disease-in-the-united-states/) - Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin joined Dana Goldman, Charles Makin, and Peter Neumann to co-author “Modelling the Value of Innovative Treatments For Alzheimer’s Disease in the United States,” a study published in the Journal of Medical Economics. You can read the full study here.
- [Blog: Meet Michele Markus, a Member of the Alliance for Aging Research's Board of Directors](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-michele-markus-a-member-of-the-alliance-for-aging-researchs-board-of-directors/) - In this blog series, we are featuring the members of the Alliance’s Board of Directors. This month, we’re featuring Michele Markus. Learn more about Michele: When did you become a member of the Alliance’s Board of Directors and why did you decide to join?I first heard about the Alliance in 2015 through a client and friend
- [Alliance for Aging Research Founder Dan Perry Underscores Importance of Geroscience in Journal Article](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-for-aging-research-founder-dan-perry-underscores-importance-of-geroscience-in-journal-article/) - Alliance for Aging Research founder and board member Dan Perry co-authored an article urging geriatricians and clinical trial researchers, behavioral and social science experts, and economists to advance geroscience-guided discoveries from the bench to clinical care and health policy. The article is titled “Moving geroscience from the bench to clinical care and health policy” and
- [Blog: Sue Chlebek, Coronary Artery Disease Patient, Celebrates A Year Without A Stroke](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/sue-chlebek-coronary-artery-disease-patient-celebrating-a-year-without-a-stroke/) - Sue Chlebek shares her story about the importance of stroke prevention and what Celebrating a Year Without a Stroke means to her. Stroke is one of the top causes of death in the United States. Coronary artery disease is a risk factor for stroke, and both coronary artery disease and stroke have had major impacts
- [Blog: Meet Emily Meeks, the Alliance's Health Programs Associate](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-meet-emily-meeks-the-alliances-health-programs-associate/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This month, we are featuring Emily Meeks, the Alliance’s Health Programs Associate. What do you do at the Alliance for Aging Research?I am the Health Programs Associate.
- [This is Growing Old Episode 28: The Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-episode-28-the-role-of-nutrition-in-healthy-aging/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin interviews Lindsay Clarke, the Alliance’s Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy, about the importance of good nutrition for healthy aging. Episode Transcript Sue Peschin: Hi everyone and
- [This is Growing Old Episode 29: Mike Sylvester, Five-Time Heart Surgery Survivor and Stroke Survivor, Shares His Story](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-mike-sylvester-five-time-heart-surgery-survivor-and-stroke-survivor-shares-his-story/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Mike Sylvester is a five-time heart surgery survivor, a stroke survivor, and an advocate who shares his story to help others live healthier lives. Listen to his conversation with Alliance for Aging Research Vice President of Health
- [Blog: Meet Ashley Leonard, the Alliance's Development Project Coordinator](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-ashley-leonard-development-project-coordinator/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to have dedicated staff members supporting the organization in its mission to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This month, we are featuring Ashley Leonard, the Alliance’s Development Project Coordinator. What do you do at the Alliance for Aging Research?I am the new Development Project
- [Blog: Wellness Wisdom—What You Need To Know About Medicare Preventive and Screening Services](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-wellness-wisdom-what-you-need-to-know-about-medicare-preventive-and-screening-services/) - Preventive care can help you stay healthy and find medical problems early. Medicare offers a number of important preventive services, like yearly “Wellness” visits, screenings, and vaccines. The Alliance’s new fact sheet gives important details about the yearly visits covered by Medicare and what’s included, preparing for visits, how much preventive services cost, and a
- [This is Growing Old Episode 30: UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Chairman and Co-Founder George Vradenburg](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-episode-30-usagainstalzheimers-chairman-and-co-founder-george-vradenburg/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin talks with George Vradenburg, Chairman and Co-Founder of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, about the recent aducanumab announcement, the UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Brain Guide program, and the importance of the Medicare annual wellness visit
- [Chairman's Blog: Why the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Should Prioritize Recruitment of Members with Geriatric Expertise](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-why-the-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices-should-prioritize-recruitment-of-members-with-geriatric-expertise/) - This past winter, as a safe, effective vaccine against COVID-19 rolled out to parts of the general population, a senior friend shared with me her frustration at not being able to access it. Many of her friends were exulting over receiving their first and even second shots, while she felt stranded on-line, unable to qualify
- [Meet the 2021 Perennial Hero Award Honoree, Phyllis Greenberger](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/meet-the-2021-perennial-hero-award-honoree-phyllis-greenberger/) - The Alliance for Aging Research will hold the 28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards, Heroes In Health: An Event To Celebrate Meaning, Love, and Healthy Aging virtually on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The annual event features a variety of awards, including the Perennial Hero Award, presented each year to honor an older individual who is actively contributing to
- [Chairman’s Blog: Clear Solutions to Help Medicare Beneficiaries Afford Their Prescription Medications](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-clear-solutions-to-help-medicare-beneficiaries-afford-their-prescription-medications/) - Thankfully, the Alliance is making progress in Washington, as more proposals are addressing these issues head on. On July 14, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act, which would, in part, set a cap for Medicare Part D out-of-pocket spending to $3,100 per year and
- [This is Growing Old Episode 32: How to Help Older Adults with Social Isolation and Loneliness](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-episode-32-how-to-help-older-adults-with-social-isolation-and-loneliness/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Sue Peschin, President and CEO of the alliance for Aging Research, chats with Mark Meridy, Executive Director of DOROT. DOROT’s mission is to decrease social isolation and loneliness among older adults, which is more important than ever.
- [International Reference Pricing: There Are Better Options to Address Patient's Drug Costs](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/international-reference-pricing-there-are-better-options-to-address-patients-drug-costs/) - International Reference Pricing sounds great on paper but would unfortunately harm older adults and individuals with a disability. Learn more about international reference pricing and better solutions to address patients’ out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs in our new video. For more information, please visit https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy-topic/drug-pricing. Related TopicsAdvocacy for Drug PricingThe Alliance for Aging Research believes that all
- [Chairman’s Blog: Celebrating the 2021 Heroes in Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-celebrating-the-2021-heroes-in-health/) - As Chairman of the Board of the Alliance for Aging Research, I am constantly gratified and encouraged by the work that is being done across a broad spectrum of professions in the public and private sector to improve the universal human experience of aging and health. This year, much of that work was informed by
- [This is Growing Old Episode 37: Malnutrition and Aging: What You Need to Know](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-episode-37-malnutrition-and-aging-what-you-need-to-know/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes October 4 through 8 is Malnutrition Awareness Week. Joining Alliance Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy Lindsay Clarke is Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, President of ASPEN, an organization dedicated to improving patient care by advancing the
- [Alliance for Aging Research and USC Schaeffer Center Host Drug Pricing Webinar with Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA)](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-for-aging-research-and-usc-schaeffer-center-host-drug-pricing-webinar-with-rep-scott-peters-d-ca/) - On October 14, 2021, the Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) and the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics hosted U.S. Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-52) for an educational webinar on patient-centered policy reforms to improve the Medicare Part D prescription drug program for America’s seniors. During the event, “Getting it Right: Drug Pricing Reform
- [This is Growing Old Episode 38: What is Geroscience? Dr. Felipe Sierra, International Advocate for Geroscience, Explains.](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-episode-38-what-is-geroscience-dr-felipe-sierra-international-advocate-for-geroscience-explains/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Dr. Felipe Sierra is an internationally known research leader and advocate in the field of geroscience. He is also the former director of the National Institute on Aging’s Division of Aging Biology. Alliance for Aging Research President
- [Dr. Stephanie Faubion Answers Your Questions this Menopause Awareness Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dr-stephanie-faubion-answers-your-questions-this-menopause-awareness-month/) - October is Menopause Awareness Month. Here to answer common questions about menopause is Stephanie Faubion, M.D., MBA. Stephanie is Director of the Mayo Clinic Office of Women’s Health and Medical Director for the North American Menopause Society. What is menopause?Menopause defined as no menstrual period for 12 months. It is when the ovary stops producing
- [Alliance Receives Research!America's Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-receives-researchamericas-paul-g-rogers-distinguished-organization-advocacy-award/) - The Alliance is proud to accept the Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award from Research!America. The Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award recognizes a public or private organization that is a strong advocate for medical and health research at the national, state, or local level. For 35 years, the Alliance's mission has been to
- [Chairman's Blog: What to Know this Medicare Open Enrollment Season](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-what-to-know-this-medicare-open-enrollment-season/) - This is a time of opportunity for Medicare beneficiaries as the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, generally known as Medicare Open Enrollment, begins. During the roughly seven-week period from October 15th to December 7th (2021-specific dates), individuals can enroll in Medicare health and drug plans. Importantly, they can also make changes to their existing coverage. Unfortunately, fewer
- [This is Growing Old Episode 39: Living with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease: Patient Advocate Jay Reinstein Shares his Story](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/living-with-early-onset-alzheimers-disease/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Jay Reinstein is a graduate of the Alliance’s Talk NERDY to Me program, which trains older adult on patient-centered outcomes research and the clinical trials process. Jay, who has early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, shares his story this Alzheimer’s
- [This is Growing Old Episode 40: Addressing Out-of-Pocket Costs for Older Adults with PAN Foundation's Amy Niles](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-episode-40-addressing-out-of-pocket-costs-for-older-adults-with-pan-foundations-amy-niles/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Being able to afford out-of-pocket prescription drug medications is a problem for millions of Americans, especially older adults. Every year, Medicare beneficiaries pay on average over 3,200 in out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs. For an older adult
- [This is Growing Old Episode 41: Fighting Ageism with Activist and Author Ashton Applewhite](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-episode-41-fighting-ageism-with-activist-and-author-ashton-applewhite/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes At the Alliance for Aging Research, we are all about helping people live longer, happier, more productive lives. Unfortunately, ageism in our society can be a huge barrier to healthy aging. Here to talk about ageism is
- [Chairman’s Blog: Patients Deserve Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-patients-deserve-treatment-for-alzheimers-disease/) - It has been almost four decades since President Ronald Reagan designated November as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In his 1985 proclamation to mark the day, President Reagan said, “The emotional, financial and social consequences of Alzheimer's disease are so devastating that it deserves special attention. Science and clinical medicine are striving to improve our understanding of
- [Exploiting Alzheimer’s Disease to Pass Drug Pricing is NOT Okay](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/exploiting-alzheimers-disease-to-pass-drug-pricing-is-not-okay/) - Sue Peschin, MHS, president and CEO November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and it is time to show support for the more than 6 million Americans living with the disease and their family caregivers. Until recently, no treatments have been available to potentially delay progression of the disease. So, I was floored to receive
- [44. NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD Shares Vital Vaccine Info](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/44-nfid-medical-director-william-schaffner-md-answers-shares-vital-vaccine-info/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes The CDC has recommended COVID-19 boosters for many Americans and has also approved co-administration of COVID-19 vaccines with other vaccines. Though many Americans have received their COVID-19 boosters and their flu shots this Winter, there are many
- [Answering Your Flu Vaccine Questions This National Influenza Vaccination Week](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/answering-your-flu-vaccine-questions-this-national-influenza-vaccination-week/) - This week (December 6 through 12) is National Influenza Vaccination Week! Here to answer common questions about the flu vaccine is Lindsay Clarke, the Alliance's Vice President of Health Education of Advocacy: How serious can the flu be?The seriousness of an influenza infection—more commonly called the flu—largely depends on age and the presence of other
- [This is Growing Old Episode 42: How to Make a Difference this Holiday Season with Meals on Wheels](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-episode-42-how-to-make-a-difference-this-holiday-season-with-meals-on-wheels/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Colder weather is upon us, and that means that many older adults may be isolated at home. Here to talk about how Meals on Wheels is making a difference is Meals on Wheels President and CEO Ellie
- [Chairman's Blog: Sharing This Year’s Top Stories in Aging and Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-sharing-this-years-top-stories-in-aging-and-health/) - It’s hard to believe that 2021 is almost over. As we prepare for the new year, it’s important to look back and reflect on the year that we’ve just had. In the latest episode of This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research, Jim Scott, Chair of the Alliance's Board of
- [Celebrating 35 Years of Enhancing Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/celebrating-35-years-of-enhancing-healthy-aging/) - As we reflect on our 35th year at the Alliance for Aging Research, we are grateful to YOU, our partners, friends, and colleagues, who make our work possible. Thanks to your generous support, we were able to: Educate the public about COVID-19 and flu vaccine safety and effectiveness, and countered vaccine misinformation.Advocate for capping and
- [Musings From Beverlye Hyman Fead, A Hero in Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/musings-from-beverlye-fead-a-hero-in-health/) - Dear Friends, In my family, we celebrate Chanukah, Christmas, and New Years. We always have had a wonderful time and this year turned out to be a particularly fun and nostalgic one for me! I was wondering, then, what I felt so sad about? Of course, my husband has not been so well for a
- [Alliance for Aging Research Responds to CMS' Proposed Medicare Coverage Policy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-for-aging-research-responds-to-cms-proposed-medicare-coverage-policy/) - Alliance for Aging Research is Deeply Troubled by CMS’ Proposed Medicare Coverage Policy for Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease WASHINGTON, January 11, 2022 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, released the following statement in response to CMS’ proposed Medicare coverage policy for monoclonal antibodies
- [Chairman's Blog: Listen to Your Heart This Valve Disease Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/chairmans-blog-listen-to-your-heart-this-valve-disease-day/) - As Chair of the Board of the Alliance for Aging Research, I have the privilege each month of sharing my perspectives with you about the Alliance and the great work that it does. My work at my “day job”, as President of Applied Policy, a consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, focuses on reimbursement and
- [45. David Farber Weighs in on CMS' Recent National Coverage Determination Proposal](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/45-david-farber-weighs-in-on-cms-recent-national-coverage-decision-proposal/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes On January 11th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released an NCD proposal that would require “coverage with evidence development” for monoclonal antibody therapies aimed at amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. CMS’ coverage determination
- [We’re Hiring a Public Policy Manager](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/were-hiring-a-public-policy-manager/) - The Alliance for Aging Research Seeks a Public Policy Manager The Alliance for Aging Research is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the pace of scientific discoveries and their application to vastly improve the universal human experience of aging and health. The Public Policy and Government Relations Department advocates for Federal research funding, policies, and
- [46. Raising Awareness With Valve Disease Day Partner Karyne Jones](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/46-raising-awareness-with-valve-disease-day-partner-karyne-jones/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes On February 22 we’ll be hosting our sixth annual Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, a conference dedicated to increasing recognition of the specific risks and symptoms of heart valve disease, improve detection and treatment, and ultimately save
- [This is Growing Old Episode 35: Celebrating 35 Years of the Alliance for Aging Research with Founder Dan Perry](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-episode-35-celebrating-35-years-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research-with-founder-dan-perry/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes The Alliance for Aging Research is celebrating 35 years! Here to talk about this incredible milestone and all that the Alliance has accomplished for older adults is our founder, Dan Perry. Join us in celebrating 35 years
- [New Infographic Explains the Healthspan Imperative](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-infographic-explains-the-healthspan-imperative/) - Americans are living longer, but many of them aren't spending those years in good health. It's a message we share often on this site, and it's why we are so passionate about healthspan research. We've already made a movie about it called The Healthspan Imperative. Now we would like to share an infographic about it as
- [Easing the Burden for Alzheimer's Caregivers](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/easing-the-burden-for-alzheimers-caregivers/) - About 10 million of the almost 45 million caregivers in the United States care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Most of these caregivers are not prepared for their new role, which takes a toll on their mental and physical health. Furthermore, Alzheimer’s disease is often called a “family disease,” because the daily stress of watching a loved one slowly decline affects the whole family.
- [Early Detection of Alzheimer's a High Priority for Consumers](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/early-detection-of-alzheimers-a-high-priority-for-consumers/) - Voters for the American Express Members Project recently chose the Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters campaign as the project they would most like to see funded. Close to 90,000 card members cast a vote—choosing from more than 1,000 potential projects. In the end, the winner was a campaign that will educate people about the importance of early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s—receiving $1.5 million in funding.
- [Gap between Beliefs and Actions in Early Detection of Alzheimer's](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/gap-between-beliefs-and-actions-in-early-detection-of-alzheimers/) - While most people in a recent survey said they would encourage a loved one to seek early diagnosis if they suspected Alzheimer’s disease, when faced with the reality, only a small number sought out early diagnosis.
- [The Alzheimer's Epidemic Marches On](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-alzheimers-epidemic-marches-on/) - Alzheimer’s disease has taken an unfortunate step in front of the national news spotlight as of late. The last two evenings, I have seen features on the evening news highlighting the devastating effects of the disease both as a public health epidemic and as a personal, family struggle.
- [Obesity Found to Decrease Brain Mass in Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/obesity-found-to-decrease-brain-mass-in-older-adults/) - Researchers from UCLA and the University of Pittsburgh have found more support for the benefits of exercise on dementia.
- ["Rescuing Cognition": CA vs. Alzheimer's Disease ~ By Don Reed](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/rescuing-cognition-ca-vs-alzheimers-disease-by-don-reed/) - This is one of the best articles on Alzheimer's I’ve seen to date. It is written by Don C. Reed, a stem cell activist in California, on the promise of current research, and on embryonic stem cells; bringing attention to a subject that is often forgotten and underfunded.
- [Why Isn't Alzheimer's Research Keeping Up with the Disease?](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/why-isnt-alzheimers-research-keeping-up-with-the-disease/) - Alzheimer’s is the only top 10 killer disease in the U.S. that cannot be prevented, cured or even treated effectively over time. One big barrier: there are not enough volunteers for experimental drug trials for Alzheimer’s disease.
- [The Aging Brain](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-aging-brain/) - The Washington Post has an interesting graphic in the newspaper today on the effects of aging on the brain.
- [Are we there yet?](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/are-we-there-yet/) - Many of you may still have this phrase ringing in your ears if you traveled with children for any length of time this past holiday season. Representatives from the ACT-AD Coalition, chaired by the Alliance for Aging Research, heard these same words almost two years ago, not uttered from the mouths of babes, but rather by prominent officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a conversation regarding evidence to support the use of biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease in clinical trials for “disease-modifying” therapies.
- [Alliance Hosts Alzheimer's Film Screening at French Embassy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-hosts-alzheimers-film-screening-at-french-embassy/) - On Thursday evening, April 24, the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., played host to the big screen debut of A Quick Look at Alzheimer's.
- [A Birthday Party to Celebrate Aging–and the Research Behind It](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-birthday-party-to-celebrate-aging-and-the-research-behind-it/) - Talaya Waller turns 29 this month, and she’s throwing a big party in Washington, D.C., on June 21.
- [Dr. Rudolph Tanzi to Be Honored as Alliance's 2015 Silver Innovator Award Winner](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dr-rudolph-tanzi-to-be-honored-as-alliances-2015-silver-innovator-award-winner/) - Rudolph Tanzi, Ph.D., has been announced as the Alliance's 2015 Silver Innovator Award winner.
- [NIH Puts Focus on Alzheimer's](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/nih-puts-focus-on-alzheimers/) - Over the last couple of weeks, the National Institutes of Health has shared several updates about its work surrounding Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
- [ACT-AD Coalition Holds Eighth Annual Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/act-ad-coalition-holds-eighth-annual-meeting/) - On September 16 the ACT-AD (Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease) Coalition hosted its Eighth Annual FDA/Alzheimer’s Disease Allies Meeting in North Bethesda, Md.
- [Why Get a Memory Screening?](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/why-get-a-memory-screening/) - Some advice on why you might want to consider getting a memory screening.
- [Expert Dr. Rudolph E. Tanzi Optimistic about the Future of Alzheimer's Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/expert-dr-rudolph-e-tanzi-optimistic-about-the-future-of-alzheimers-research/) - At last month's annual dinner, the Alliance gave eminent Harvard researcher Rudolph E. Tanzi. Ph.D., the Silver Innovator Award for spearheading his research lab’s “Alzheimer’s-in-a-dish model,” a revolutionary 3-D discovery that gives new hope for the development of therapies to treat and cure the condition.
- [Bill for Alzheimer's Disease Postal Stamp Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/bill-for-alzheimers-disease-postal-stamp-introduced-in-u-s-house-of-representatives/) - A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives for a Alzheimer's disease research postal stamp.
- [Alzheimer's Disease and Personalized Medicine Webinar/February 29](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alzheimers-disease-and-personalized-medicine-webinar-february-29/) - On February 29, the ACT-AD coalition holds a webinar about Alzheimer's disease and personalized medicine.
- [ACT-AD Holds Webinar on Clinical Meaningfulness in Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/act-ad-holds-webinar-on-clinical-meaningfulness-in-alzheimers-disease/) - On July 19, 2016, the ACT-AD Coalition presented an one-hour webinar on clinical meaningfulness in Alzheimer’s disease.
- [ACT-AD Will Host Ninth Annual Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/act-ad-will-host-ninth-annual-meeting/) - The ACT-AD Coalition will host its Ninth Annual FDA/Alzheimer's Disease Allies Meeting on November 16, 2016.
- [ACT-AD Coalition Holds Ninth Annual Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/act-ad-coalition-holds-ninth-annual-meeting/) - On November 16, the ACT-AD (Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease) Coalition hosted its Ninth Annual FDA/Alzheimer’s Disease Allies Meeting in North Bethesda, Md., to discuss the current state of Alzheimer’s disease treatment development.
- [Webinar on Symptomatic Relief for Alzheimer's/March 15](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/webinar-on-symptomatic-relief-for-alzheimers-march-15/) - On Wednesday, March 15, at 12 p.m. EST, the Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACT-AD) Coalition will hold a one-hour webinar on symptomatic relief for Alzheimer’s disease, featuring expert presentations.
- [ACT-AD Coalition's Webinar on Symptomatic Relief for Alzheimer's Available Now](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/act-ad-coalitions-webinar-on-symptomatic-relief-for-alzheimers-available-now/) - On March 15, the Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease (ACT-AD) Coalition hosted a webinar on symptomatic relief for Alzheimer's disease. An archived video of the webinar is now available.
- [Alzheimer's Disease Begins Before Symptoms Start, Researchers Say](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alzheimers-disease-begins-before-symptoms-start-researchers-say/) - Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California may have discovered Alzheimer's disease in its earliest stage. Their findings provide greater insight into the disease and could offer new ways to treat the devastating disease.
- [An Update on the Clinical Trials for Alzheimer's Disease Conference](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/an-update-on-the-clinical-trials-for-alzheimers-disease-conference/) - Last week was the Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) conference in Boston. The Alliance's Missy Jenkins and Ryne Carney were in attendance, as were those from various other organizations. We are pleased to present a post from Eric Sokol, vice president, Public Policy, the Alzheimer’s Foundation, about some of the highlights from the conference.
- [ACT-AD Coalition Letter on FDA Early Alzheimer's Disease Guidance](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/act-ad-coalition-letter-on-fda-early-alzheimers-disease-guidance/) - The majority of clinical trials conducted in Alzheimer’s disease have been for patients who received a definitive diagnosis after becoming symptomatic. The failure of Alzheimer’s drugs receiving market approval has raised the question of whether clinical studies have been targeting patients in too late a stage of the disease. Considering these failures, the new thinking
- [Alliance for Aging Research Responds to Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care RFI on Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-for-aging-research-responds-to-senate-finance-subcommittee-on-health-care-rfi-on-alzheimers-disease/) - The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care held a hearing in November 2019 on the barriers to the diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination for Alzheimer’s disease and solicited feedback on policy solutions from stakeholders on these important issues. In response to the request for information (RFI), the Alliance for Aging Research submitted two documents: The
- [Alliance Submits Comments on FDA Proposed Rule on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-submits-comments-on-fda-proposed-rule-on-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/) - On January 18th, the Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its proposed rule on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing impairment. In the comment letter, the Alliance supported the FDA’s vision of making hearing aids more accessible by allowing these devices to be
- [From Baby Boom to Baby Bust](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/from-baby-boom-to-baby-bust/) - The most recent podcast series on the SAGE Crossroads website focuses on the economics on longevity science. During a conversation with Daniel Perry, the executive director of the Alliance for Aging Research, the topic of the “baby bust” arose. The baby bust, as Mr. Perry explained it, is the period when the baby boom generation retires from the paid workforce in droves, leaving a huge staffing and experience gap across the spectrum. This could have very damaging effects on the US economy.
- [Well-Being Index -- The Dow Jones of Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/well-being-index-the-dow-jones-of-health/) - Earlier this week, Gallup and Healthways released the first data from their collaborative Well-Being Index—a Dow Jones type measure of the daily health and well-being of American adults. Polling 1,000 Americans every day for the next 25 years, the Index will be the largest data collection ever assembled on the health and well-being of large populations. .
- [FDA Needs More Funding to Fulfill Its Mission](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/fda-needs-more-funding-to-fulfill-its-mission/) - On February 4, 2008, the Bush administration released its proposed budget recommendations for funding all federal agencies in fiscal year 2009. Under this proposal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would receive a 2.9% overall increase in funding this year.
- [A "Pro-Cures" FDA](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-pro-cures-fda/) - One week into the Obama Administration and the choice of a new Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration may be only days away. This is a critical moment for anyone who will face a life-threatening or life-shortening disease or disability. Aging Baby Boomers take note: in time, if not right now, the FDA choice will affect you directly and personally.
- [Wear Red for Heart Disease Awareness](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/wear-red-for-heart-disease-awareness/) - During the past couple years, you may have noticed red dress pins being worn by women across the country. Maybe you also noticed the red dresses printed on some food labels in your local grocery store. This red dress has become the national symbol for heart disease awareness in women. On February 6, National Wear Red Day, wear red and encourage those around you to talk about heart disease—the number one cause of death for women in the U.S.
- [Gearing Up for the Silver Tsunami](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/gearing-up-for-the-silver-tsunami/) - As the Silver Tsunami approaches, more and more families will be faced with the choice of staying at home and caring for their loved one or finding outside assistance. The uBOT-5 from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst may be available to help.
- [Silver Alerts for Missing Seniors](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/silver-alerts-for-missing-seniors/) - One frightening reality Alzheimer's caregivers face is the potential for a loved one to wander and not be able to find their way home. A new idea has emerged--an Amber Alert system for the elderly, appropriately called Silver Alert.
- [Professor Rich Miller on Delaying Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/professor-rich-miller-on-delaying-aging/) - University of Michigan’s Rich Miller has a telling eye for the symmetry and beauty of the natural world. Spend time appreciating his nature photography – which he brings back from the Galapagos Islands, Kenya, Patagonia and the Antarctic – and you will be entranced and enriched.
- [Dr. Robert N. Butler, 1927-2010](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/dr-robert-n-butler-1927-2010/) - The sudden and unexplained death of a beloved grandfather set Robert Neil Butler on the road to be a pioneer in the science and medicine of health and aging.
- [A Long Time Coming](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-long-time-coming/) - When I learned this week that Dr. Carol Greider will receive the 2009 Nobel Prize for Medicine I was happy for her and for the recognition this brings to science in pursuit of answers for human aging. But it is also disquieting to know how long it has taken for her contributions on the role of telomeres in cancer and aging to achieve the pinnacle of scientific recognition.
- [An Early Salvo](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/an-early-salvo/) - When world class scientists and physicians call for a global project to modify human aging, it is time for policymakers in Washington and elsewhere to take notice.
- [Rest in Peace, Dr. T. Franklin Williams](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/rest-in-peace-dr-t-franklin-williams/) - Those who care about increasing the good years of life through medical advances have lost another champion with the passing of Dr. T. Franklin Williams.
- [Age Reversal In Human Cells Points Way to Treatments](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/age-reversal-in-human-cells-points-way-to-treatments/) - A story from the Agence France-Press wire service documents the strides being taken toward greater understanding of the aging process. The AFP highlighted a new technique out of France by which “cells from elderly donors can be rejuvenated as stem cells, erasing the ravages of age and showing that aging is reversible.”
- [FDA Under Fire](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/fda-under-fire/) - Last month, the FDA published a long awaited report on biomedical innovation, their only course of defense in the recent onslaught against the agency. Historically, the FDA has played a significant role in the protection of our health, assuming sole responsibility for the approval of medical products, but it appears that congressional confidence in the agency is waning.
- [And Naked Came the Mole Rat](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/and-naked-came-the-mole-rat/) - Here at the Alliance for Aging Research we are huge fans of the African naked mole rat. Now, why would anyone love a 4-inch squinty-eyed hairless wrinkled rodent with buck teeth?
- [One More Step to Reasoned Understanding of Stem-Cell Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/one-more-step-to-reasoned-understanding-of-stem-cell-research/) - Scientists at the New York Stem Cell Foundation Laboratory have done what scientists do best: they have narrowed the question. By creating cells capable of growing into any cell type in the human body, research is moving us beyond fear mongering over cloning technologies to study these cells as potential weapons against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes and other medical maladies.
- [A Grand Challenge in Need of a Grand Solution](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-grand-challenge-in-need-of-a-grand-solution/) - The President announced plans late last year to create a National Bioeconomy Blueprint. This Blueprint would detail government-wide steps “to harness biological research innovations to address national challenges in health, food, energy, and the environment.” The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy recently solicited comments to inform the Blueprint.
- [Geroscience and the Links Between Aging and Chronic Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/geroscience-and-the-links-between-aging-and-chronic-disease/) - The journal Cell recently published an article titled “Geroscience: Linking Aging to Chronic Disease.” It was authored by some of the leading lights in the field of geroscience.
- [Elie Metchnikoff: Gerontology Pioneer](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/elie-metchnikoff-gerontology-pioneer/) - Today we recognize the 170th anniversary of Elie Metchnikoff, who is considered to be the founder of gerontology.
- [Expert Robert Fielding on the Latest in Sarcopenia Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/expert-robert-fielding-on-the-latest-in-sarcopenia-research/) - To help you learn more about what's been going on in the sarcopenia research space, we are linking you to an interview with Roger A. Fielding, Ph.D.
- [Alliance's Peschin Featured in Article on the U.S. Longevity Economy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliances-peschin-featured-in-article-on-the-u-s-longevity-economy/) - The Alliance's Susan Peschin, MHS, was featured in an article on the longevity economy in The Straits Times, a publication in Singapore.
- [It's Cold Outside!  Tips on Staying Warm](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/its-cold-outside-tips-on-staying-warm/) - It's cold out there. Here are some tips on how to stay safe and warm.
- [Experts to Debate Whether 'Lifespans Are Long Enough'](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/experts-to-debate-whether-lifespans-are-long-enough/) - Experts debate the pros and cons of longer lifespans.
- [Good News about Sarcopenia from the AIM Coalition](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/good-news-about-sarcopenia-from-the-aim-coalition/) - Today, the Aging in Motion Coalition made a major announcement: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established an ICD-10-CM code for sarcopenia.
- [Spread the Love This February](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/spread-the-love-this-february/) - Spread the love this February with the gift of heart health for you and your loved ones. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month and National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day.
- [A Tribute to a Great Scientist](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-tribute-to-a-great-scientist/) - Not so very long ago, a medical researcher who chose to study aging was in some danger of committing career suicide. Gerontology was often associated with a dreary listing of physical and mental declines associated with old age.
- [Eyeing a Healthy 2009](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/eyeing-a-healthy-2009/) - January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month--perfect timing to add an eye exam to your list of New Year’s resolutions.
- [Prevent Colorectal Cancer](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/prevent-colorectal-cancer/) - Colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented. Through a routine colonoscopy, physicians can remove pre-cancerous polyps which grow along the colon wall. Take the time during March, colorectal cancer awareness month, to learn more about risk factors and preventative measures for this disease.
- [Taking a Closer Look at Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/taking-a-closer-look-at-age-related-macular-degeneration/) - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in people over the age of 65.
- [David Stipp and the Transformative Promise of Aging Science](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/david-stipp-and-the-transformative-promise-of-aging-science/) - David Stipp is a prominent science writer who has focused on medicine, science, and aging for decades for publications like The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Slate, Science, and more. The Alliance for Aging Research was very fortunate to have Stipp author a whitepaper--The Transformative Promise of Aging Science--to help launch our Healthspan Campaign earlier this year.
- [TAKE on Glaucoma](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/take-on-glaucoma/) - Millions of people live with glaucoma without knowing that they have the disease.
- [The Alliance's Cynthia Bens Interviews with A Place for Mom](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-alliances-cynthia-bens-interviews-with-a-place-for-mom/) - Our Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens interviewed with A Place for Mom about the work of the Alliance.
- [Paving a Path to Useful CER](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/paving-a-path-to-useful-cer/) - My colleagues and I have written previously about the promise and potential of comparative effectiveness research (CER) and the work of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), but also of the challenges in defining the objectives of this research.
- [NIH Geroscience Conference Recommendations and Summaries Now Available](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/nih-geroscience-conference-recommendations-and-summaries-now-available/) - The NIH anounced it has released recommendations and summaries from the Advances in Geroscience: Impact on Healthspan and Chronic Disease summit.
- [The Healthspan Imperative Kickoff](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-healthspan-imperative-kickoff/) - The Healthspan Imperative made its big-screen debut in Washington, D.C.
- [A Cancer Survivor's Story](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-cancer-survivors-story/) - We share a story of a cancer survivor, Barbara Buck.
- [Noted Speaker and Author Beverlye Hyman Fead Shares Her Cancer Story](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/noted-speaker-and-author-beverlye-hyman-fead-shares-her-cancer-story/) - Beverlye Hyman Fead is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and producer. She also happens to be a cancer survivor.
- [Alliance Applauds Passage of 21st Century Cures Act in House](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-applauds-passage-of-21st-century-cures-act-in-house/) - The Alliance for Aging Research has issued the following statement on the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, or H.R. 6, today in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- [Seeking Local DC People for Video in Support of the NIH](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/seeking-local-dc-people-for-video-in-support-of-the-nih/) - Do you live in the DC area? Do you support the cause of the National Institutes of Health? If so, we want to invite you to participate in the making of a video we are shooting this Wednesday, July 22.
- [Alliance Shoots Video in Support of NIH](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-shoots-video-in-support-of-nih/) - Yesterday, we spent the day at the offices of the Interface Media Group to shoot a video on the vital importance of medical research to the national fabric of the United States.
- [A Memorable Evening at the Alliance Annual Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/a-memorable-evening-at-the-alliance-annual-dinner/) - On the evening of Tuesday, September 29, the Alliance held the 22nd Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C.
- [Recognizing Family Caregivers Everywhere](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/recognizing-family-caregivers-everywhere/) - During November we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month to honor family caregivers. Every day millions of Americans selflessly juggle busy schedules, jobs, and other responsibilities to provide essential care for their loved ones.
- [Older Adults Reflect, Dispense  Wisdom in New York Times Article](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/older-adults-reflect-dispense-wisdom-in-new-york-times-article/) - A year in the lives of six older adults age 85 and over from New York City was chronicled by The New York Times. Here are their stories.
- [New Book Looks at Aging with Honesty and Humor](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/new-book-looks-at-aging-with-honesty-and-humor/) - Author Beverlye Hyman Fead's new book Aging in High Heels captures the process of aging with humor, honesty, and a big dose of inspiration.
- [In Memory of James E. Birren, Ph.D.](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/in-memory-of-james-e-birren-ph-d/) - The Alliance recognizes the enduring legacy of James E. Birren, Ph.D., who passed away at age 97 this month.
- [HROTW: Infographic on Cancer's Impact](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/hrotw-infographic-on-cancers-impact/) - Our Health Resource of the Week is an infographic on cancer's impact and the value of innovation and treatment.
- [Alliance Founder Dan Perry Talks All Things Aging to Wednesday Morning Group](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-founder-dan-perry-talks-all-things-aging-to-wednesday-morning-group/) - Alliance Founder Dan Perry talks aging research with the Wednesday Morning Group.
- [Former Surgeon General Benjamin Promotes Walking's Health Benefits](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/former-surgeon-general-benjamin-promotes-walkings-health-benefits/) - Former Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin touts the health benefits of walking.
- [Protect Your Eyesight During Save Your Vision Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/protect-your-eyesight-during-save-your-vision-month/) - It's Save Your Vision Month! Check out some of the Alliance's resources that promote the importance of eye health.
- [Missed Our #CloserLookAtAMD Twitter Chat? Find It Here!](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/missed-our-closerlookatamd-twitter-chat-find-it-here/) - On February 15, the Alliance for Aging Research and partnering organizations hosted a Twitter chat on the age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We discussed the importance of AMD, how the disease affects vision over time, how patients can minimize their risk of getting AMD, and available treatment options.
- [GeroScience Interest Group Hosts Winter Seminar](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/geroscience-interest-group-hosts-winter-seminar/) - The Trans-NIH GeroScience Interest Group (GSIG) held its winter seminar, titled "Bone Marrow Aging and the PTH Receptor: A Model of Integrative Physiology," on Wednesday, February 1.
- [Update on Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting on Sarcopenia](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/update-on-patient-focused-drug-development-meeting-on-sarcopenia/) - On April 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration held a public meeting on Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD) for sarcopenia. The focus of the meeting was to obtain patient perspectives on “symptoms and the daily impacts of their condition, current approaches to treatment, and decision factors taken into account when selecting a treatment.”
- [GeroScience Interest Group Hosts Summer Seminar](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/geroscience-interest-group-hosts-summer-seminar/) - The Trans-NIH GeroScience Interest Group (GSIG) hosted its summer seminar on Thursday, July 13, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., on the NIH Campus (Building 49, Room 1A51/1A59). The seminar, titled "Hematopoietic Stem Cells Aging - Mechanisms, Consequences and Interventions," featured Dr. Emmanuelle Passegué of the Columbia University Medical Center.
- [GeroScience Interest Group Hosts Spring Seminar](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/geroscience-interest-group-hosts-spring-seminar/) - The Trans-NIH GeroScience Interest Group (GSIG) hosted its spring seminar on Wednesday, June 6, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., on the NIH Campus (Natcher Conference Center, Balcony B). The seminar, titled "Understanding Molecular Signatures of Aging," featured Dr. GR Scott Budinger. Dr. Budinger is the Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care in the Department
- [Blog: How a Woman with Alzheimer’s Disease Lives Every Second](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/blog-how-a-woman-with-alzheimers-disease-lives-every-second/) - Since being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease, Terrie Montgomery’s main goal is to live life the best that she can. As a breast cancer survivor, Terrie recognizes the importance of taking advantage of every day. May is Older Americans Month, and Terrie is a perfect example of someone who is an inspiration for all
- [Healthy Aging and Nutrition: Here's What You Need to Know](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/healthy-aging-and-nutrition-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - Learn what you need to know about nutrition and healthy aging in less than 15 minutes.
- [10 Things to Know During National Nutrition Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/10-things-to-know-during-national-nutrition-month/) - Here are 10 things to know during National Nutrition Month.
- [NIA's Dr. Felipe Sierra on This Month's Geroscience Summit in NYC](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/nias-dr-felipe-sierra-on-this-months-geroscience-summit-in-nyc/) - The National Institute on Aging's Dr. Felipe Sierra talks about this month's Disease Drivers of Aging: 2016 Advances in Geroscience Summit in New York City.
- [An Update on the 2016 Advances in Geroscience Science Summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/an-update-on-the-2016-advances-in-geroscience-science-summit/) - Learn more about the Disease Drivers in Aging: 2016 Advances in Geroscience Summit that was held in New York City on April 13 and 14.
- [Expert Webinar on Frailty This Thursday](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/expert-webinar-on-frailty-this-thursday/) - This Thursday, April 21, at 10 a.m. ET, the Aging in Motion Coalition holds a free expert webinar on frailty with featured speaker Francesca Cerreta, senior scientific officer, ‎European Medicines Agency (EMA).
- [The Global Challenge of Diabetic Retinopathy Illustrated](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/the-global-challenge-of-diabetic-retinopathy-illustrated/) - This infographic from the new Silver Book®: Diabetic Retinopathy factsheet gives an overview of the global impact of diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness worldwide.
- [Missed Our #NutritionAging Twitter Chat? We Have You Covered](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/missed-our-nutritionaging-twitter-chat-we-have-you-covered/) - Did you miss the May 23 #NutritionAging chat? Don't worry; we have you covered.
- [Controlling Blood Sugar Could Slow Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy, Says NIH Study](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/controlling-blood-sugar-could-slow-progression-of-diabetic-retinopathy-says-nih-study/) - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced encouraging news about diabetic retinopathy, a serious and irreversible complication of diabetes.
- [Healthy Aging for Men](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/healthy-aging-for-men/) - During June each year, individuals and organizations across the nation take the opportunity to celebrate Men’s Health Month — a campaign focused on four pillars: awareness, prevention, education and family.
- [Webinar on Sarcopenia Cut-Points](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/webinar-on-sarcopenia-cut-points/) - On June 13, the Aging in Motion (AIM) Coalition presented a one-hour webinar titled “Sarcopenia Cut-Points." The webinar highlighted how national and international leaders are making efforts to reach an agreement on appropriate cut-points for sarcopenia. The webinar is now available for viewing on demand.
- [AIM Coalition Featured in MedPageToday](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/aim-coalition-featured-in-medpagetoday/) - The Aging in Motion Coalition was featured in MedPageToday’s online resource article, “Sarcopenia: Muscle Weakness Creeps Up With Age.”
- [Highlighting Infection Prevention to Keep You Healthy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/highlighting-infection-prevention-to-keep-you-healthy/) - International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) ends this Saturday, October 22! The week is an annual “awareness campaign to stimulate interest in and highlight the importance of infection prevention.” The Alliance is committed to highlighting the importance of IIPW through educational materials that raise awareness about infectious disease, HAIs, and the importance of vaccinations.
- [GeroScience Interest Group Kicks off Seminar Series](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/geroscience-interest-group-kicks-off-seminar-series/) - The Trans-NIH GeroScience Interest Group (GSIG) will launch its 2016-2017 GSIG seminar series this Thursday at the NIH campus. The first GSIG seminar, titled “From the Human Genome Project to Precision Medicine: A Journey to Advance Human Health,” will be led by Dr. Eric Green, the director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).
- [Expert Answers Questions about Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/expert-answers-questions-about-age-related-macular-degeneration/) - Check out this Q & A from BrightFocus Foundation, featuring age-related macular degeneration specialist Dr. Joshua Dunaief.
- [Alliance Urges President-Elect Trump to Retain Dr. Francis Collins as NIH Director](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-urges-president-elect-trump-to-retain-dr-francis-collins-as-nih-director/) - The Alliance for Aging Research authored a letter that was signed by 79 other patient and research nonprofit organizations, individual researchers, and companies urging President-elect Donald Trump to retain Dr. Francis Collins as the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in his administration.
- [Support the Alliance This Holiday Season](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/support-the-alliance-this-holiday-season/) - 2016 was a big year for the Alliance. As we reflect on this year's accomplishments, it's important that we continue our work to advance aging research. We invite you to join us in our efforts!
- [Infographic Highlights Severity of Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/infographic-highlights-severity-of-age-related-macular-degeneration/) - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects as many as 11 million older Americans. To illustrate the severity of the disease, we have created an infographic.
- [Webinar on an ICD-10 Code for Sarcopenia/January 24](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/webinar-on-an-icd-10-code-for-sarcopenia-january-24/) - In 2016, the Aging in Motion Coalition’s (AIM) proposal to establish an ICD-10-CM code for sarcopenia was accepted by the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention. To provide additional insight into the process and its importance, AIM will be hosting a one-hour webinar on January 24, 2017.
- [Patient Perspectives on Sarcopenia Sought by the FDA](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/patient-perspectives-on-sarcopenia-sought-by-the-fda/) - If you or a loved one has sarcopenia or if you want to understand more about how sarcopenia could impact you, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to hear from you.
- [Alliance for Aging Research Urges Congress to Repeal Medical Device Excise Tax](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-urges-congress-to-repeal-medical-device-excise-tax/) - On December 5, the Alliance for Aging Research and Research!America sent a joint letter to leaders in Congress urging the swift repeal of the medical device excise tax. New medical technologies are key to improving medical and public health progress, but this tax is a barrier to medical innovation. The medical devise excise tax must be repealed
- [Medical Device Tax Repeal Support Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/medical-device-tax-repeal-support-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research submitted the attached letter to Senator Pat Toomey and Senator Amy Klobuchar to express the organization's support of S. 692, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2019, a bill that amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the excise tax on medical devices.
- [Alliance for Aging Research Announces 2021 Heroes in Health Honorees](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/alliance-for-aging-research-announces-2021-heroes-in-health-honorees/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is thrilled to announce the 2021 Heroes in Health honorees! REGISTER TODAY FOR FREE! We are pleased to consider these prestigious leaders as our partners in healthy aging: Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy AgingThe Honorable Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)United States Senate Distinguished Public Service AwardThe Honorable Brett Guthrie (R-KY)United
- [This is Growing Old Episode 33: September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/september-is-hydrocephalus-awareness-month/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Did you know that September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month? Lindsay Clarke, Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy, talks with Diana Gray, President and CEO of the Hydrocephalus Association, about what hydrocephalus is and why an awareness
- [This is Growing Old Episode 36: Are You NERDY? Become an Advocate for Older Adult Health with Talk NERDY to Me](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/this-is-growing-old-episode-36-are-you-nerdy-become-an-advocate-for-older-adult-health-with-talk-nerdy-to-me/) - Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Teresa Wright-Johnson shares her experience being a patient advocate and participating in the Alliance for Aging Research’s Talk NERDY to Me training. Learn more about Talk NERDY to Me in this episode and at https://www.agingresearch.org/nerdy/2021-call-for-advocates/. We are looking

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- [28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/heroes-in-health/) - Congratulations to our 28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Award recipients: Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging:The Honorable Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), United States Senate Distinguished Public Service Award:The Honorable Brett Guthrie (R-KY), United States House of Representatives Silver Innovator Award:Kizzmekia S. Corbett, Ph.D., Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Daniel Perry Founder’s Award:President Jonathan
- [A Dose of Knowledge](https://www.agingresearch.org/pain-management-workshop/survey1/) - A Dose of Knowledge: Safely Managing Your Pain Pre-Survey Test Your Knowledge on Choosing and Using Pain Medications Thank you for taking the time to take this survey. Your answers will help us better understand what you already know about safely managing pain, and where it would be helpful to learn more. If you participate
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- [40. Addressing Out-of-Pocket Costs for Older Adults with PAN Foundation's Amy Niles](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/addressing-out-of-pocket-costs-for-older-adults-with-pan-foundations-amy-niles/) - 40. Addressing Out-of-Pocket Costs for Older Adults with PAN Foundation's Amy Niles Published November 10, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Being able to afford out-of-pocket prescription drug medications is a problem for millions of Americans, especially older adults. Every year, Medicare
- [41. Fighting Ageism with Activist and Author Ashton Applewhite](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/41-fighting-ageism-with-activist-and-author-ashton-applewhite/) - 41. Fighting Ageism with Activist and Author Ashton Applewhite Published November 17, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes At the Alliance for Aging Research, we are all about helping people live longer, happier, more productive lives. Unfortunately, ageism in our society can
- [43. Alliance Board Chair Jim Scott Shares This Year's Top Stories in Aging and Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/43-alliance-board-chair-jim-scott-shares-this-years-top-stories-in-aging-and-health/) - 43. Alliance Board Chair Jim Scott Shares This Year's Top Stories in Aging and Health Published December 15, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes It's hard to believe that 2021 is almost over. As we prepare for the new year, it's important
- [44. NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD Shares Vital Vaccine Info](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/44-nfid-medical-director-william-schaffner-md-shares-vital-vaccine-info/) - 44. NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD Shares Vital Vaccine Info Published January 12, 2022 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes The CDC has recommended COVID-19 boosters for many Americans and has also approved co-administration of COVID-19 vaccines with other vaccines. Though many
- [Science Advisory Board](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/science-advisory-board/) - Science Advisory Board Michele Bellantoni, MD Associate Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine & GerontologyJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine Paul Berg, PhD, Nobel Laureate Professor EmeritusStanford University Richard W. Besdine, MD Professor of MedicineBrown University Judith Campisi, PhD ProfessorBuck Institute for Research on Aging Arthur Caplan, PhD Professor & Head, Division of BioethicsNew York University
- [1. Lance Robertson—This is Growing Old Podcast Transcript](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/lance-robertson-acl/) - 1. Lance Robertson—This is Growing Old Podcast Transcript Published June 3, 2020 Sue Peschin talks with Lance Robertson, who serves as both Assistant Secretary for Aging and Administration for Community Living Administrator, about COVID-19’s impact on older adults.  Sue Peschin: Hello, and welcome to This Is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for
- [3. Patient Advocates Jim and Geri Taylor: Living with Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/jim-and-geri-taylor-this-is-growing-old-podcast-transcript/) - 3. Patient Advocates Jim and Geri Taylor: Living with Alzheimer's Disease Published July 8, 2020 Patient advocates Jim and Geri Taylor talk about their personal experience with Geri’s Alzheimer’s disease and what it’s been like during the pandemic; their work with the Alliance’s Talk NERDY To Me Training, and their latest campaign to change clinical
- [2. Sandy Markwood: How to Help Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/sandy-markwood-this-is-growing-old-podcast-transcript/) - 2. Sandy Markwood: How to Help Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic Published June 17, 2020 The National Association for Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) has been busy for the past few months helping older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk with n4a CEO Sandy Markwood about common challenges older adults face during the COVID-19 pandemic
- [4. Men's Health Network: Healthy Aging for Men and Those Who Love Them](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/mens-health-network-this-is-growing-old-podcast-transcript/) - 4. Men's Health Network: Healthy Aging for Men and Those Who Love Them Published July 22, 2020 Why do men have shorter life expectancies than women? And what can men do to improve their health as they age? Ana Tomšić, Vice-President of Men’s Health Network, and Dr. Sal Giorgianni, Senior Science Advisor at Men's Health
- [5. All of Us: Improving Health Care Through Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/all-of-us/) - 5. All of Us: Improving Health Care Through Research Published August 5, 2020 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Sue Peschin: Hi everyone. And welcome to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research. I'm Sue Peschin, President and CEO of
- [6. Patty Peterson: Why Patient Advocacy is Important](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/patty-peterson-why-patient-advocacy-is-important/) - 6. Patty Peterson: Why Patient Advocacy is Important Published August 19, 2020 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Patty Peterson, a participant of the Alliance’s Talk NERDY to Me program, reflects on what she learned from the program and the importance of patient
- [7. Beverlye Hyman Fead: Changing How We Think About Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/beverlye-hyman-fead-changing-how-we-think-about-aging/) - 7. Beverlye Hyman Fead: Changing How We Think About Aging Published September 2, 2020 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Beverlye Hyman Fead is an author, artist, activist, and inspirational speaker. in 2019, she received the Alliance for Aging Research Perennial Hero Award,
- [8. Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebMD](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/john-whyte-chief-medical-officer-webmd/) - 8. Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebMD Published September 16, 2020 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes As Chief Medical Officer for WebMD, Dr. John Whyte has been active in providing information to educate people during the COVID-19 pandemic by interviewing
- [9. Debbe McCall: Cardiovascular Patient Researcher, Advocate & Speaker](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/debbe-mccall-cardiovascular-patient-researcher-advocate-speaker/) - 9. Debbe McCall: Cardiovascular Patient Researcher, Advocate & Speaker Published September 30, 2020 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Debbe McCall is a cardiovascular patient researcher, advocate, and speaker. She was also a participant and expert speaker in the Alliance for Aging Research’s
- [10. Dr. William Schaffner: Why Getting Your Flu Shot is More Important Than Ever](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/10-dr-william-schaffner-why-getting-your-flu-shot-is-more-important-than-ever/) - 10. Dr. William Schaffner: Why Getting Your Flu Shot is More Important Than Ever Published October 14, 2020 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes William Schaffner, M.D., Medical Director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), explains why the flu vaccine is
- [11. Dr. Jack Guralnik: What You Should Know About Sarcopenia](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/11-dr-jack-guralnik-what-you-should-know-about-sarcopenia/) - 11. Dr. Jack Guralnik: What You Should Know About Sarcopenia Published October 28, 2020 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes On this episode of This is Growing Old, we talk about something that is quite common, but that you might not have ever
- [12. Grace Whiting: Caring for Caregivers During COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/12-grace-whiting-caring-for-caregivers-during-covid-19/) - 12. Grace Whiting: Caring for Caregivers During COVID-19 Published November 11, 2020 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes In this episode, we recognize National Family Caregivers Month by interviewing C. Grace Whiting, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving. Grace talks
- [13. Emiliana Simon-Thomas: The Benefits of Practicing Gratitude](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/emiliana-simon-thomas-the-benefits-of-practicing-gratitude/) - 13. Emiliana Simon-Thomas: The Benefits of Practicing Gratitude Published November 25, 2020 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes On this episode, Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin talks with Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas, Ph.D., the science director of the Greater Good
- [14. Ramsey Alwin, CEO of the National Council on Aging: Holiday Safety Tips During COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/ramsey-alwin-national-council-on-aging-holiday-safety-tips-during-covid-19/) - 14. Ramsey Alwin, CEO of the National Council on Aging: Holiday Safety Tips During COVID-19 Published December 9, 2020 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes In this episode, National Council on Aging President and CEO Ramsey Alwin talks about how older adults can
- [15. Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas: Bringing Joy to a Tough Year](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/15-fraternal-order-of-real-bearded-santas-bringing-joy-to-a-tough-year/) - 15. Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas: Bringing Joy to a Tough Year Published December 23, 2020 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes On the season finale of This is Growing Old, Sue Peschin talks with Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas Chairman
- [16. A Special New Year's Message from Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/16-a-special-new-years-message-from-alliance-president-and-ceo-sue-peschin/) - 16. A Special New Year's Message from Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin Published February 3, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes What does 2021 have in store for the Alliance for Aging Research and older adults in general? In this first episode of
- [17. John Lewis, Executive Director of Heart Valve Voice US: Raising Awareness of Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/17-john-lewis-executive-director-of-heart-valve-voice-us-raising-awareness-of-heart-valve-disease/) - 17. John Lewis, Executive Director of Heart Valve Voice US: Raising Awareness of Heart Valve Disease Published February 10, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes February 22 marks the fifth annual Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, a day dedicated to spotlighting the
- [18.  Martha Taggart, BrightFocus Science Writer: Raising Awareness of a Leading Cause of Vision Loss for Older Americans](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/18-martha-taggart-brightfocus-science-writer-raising-awareness-of-a-leading-cause-of-vision-loss-for-older-americans/) - 18. Martha Taggart, BrightFocus Science Writer: Raising Awareness of a Leading Cause of Vision Loss for Older Americans Published February 24, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes In recognition of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, Sue Peschin talks with Martha Taggart, a
- [19. David Farber Explains How International Reference Pricing Would Impact Older Adult‪s‬](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/19-david-farber/) - 19. David Farber Explains How International Reference Pricing Would Impact Older Adult‪s Published March 10, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes What is international reference pricing, and how would it impact older adults and their access to prescription drugs? David Farber, a
- [20. Nutrition and Healthy Aging Featuring Bob Blancato](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/nutrition-healthy-aging-bob-blancato/) - 20. Nutrition and Healthy Aging Featuring Bob Blancato Published March 24, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes How does nutrition play a role in promoting healthy aging, and how can we use nutrition to improve our health? And what are some barriers
- [21. Fighting COVID-19 Vaccine Myths featuring Dr. Todd Wolynn](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/21-fighting-covid-19-vaccine-myths-featuring-dr-todd-wolynn/) - 21. Fighting COVID-19 Vaccine Myths featuring Dr. Todd Wolynn Published April 7, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes What can YOU do to fight against COVID-19 vaccine disinformation and misinformation on social media? Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin talks with Dr.
- [22. Speaking Out Against Discrimination in Healthcare with Terry Wilcox](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/22-speaking-out-against-discrimination-in-healthcare-with-terry-wilcox/) - 22. Speaking Out Against Discrimination in Healthcare with Terry Wilcox Published April 21, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Age or possible disability does not impact the value of a human life. Unfortunately, the Institute of Clinical and Economic Review, or ICER,
- [23. Bonus Episode: This Policy Would Have a Catastrophic Impact on Alzheimer’s Disease Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/23-bonus-episode-this-policy-would-have-a-catastrophic-impact-on-alzheimers-disease-research/) - 23. Bonus Episode: This Policy Would Have a Catastrophic Impact on Alzheimer’s Disease Research Published May 3, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes In this special bonus episode, Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin discusses how implementing international reference pricing in the
- [24. Improving the Current Body of Evidence on Dementia Care with Dr. Eric Larson](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/24-improving-the-current-body-of-evidence-on-dementia-care-with-dr-eric-larson/) - 24. Improving the Current Body of Evidence on Dementia Care with Dr. Eric Larson Published May 5, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes According to a new report from The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the current body of evidence on
- [25. How COVID-19 Has Impacted Minorities with Dr. Gary Puckrein](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/25-how-covid-19-has-impacted-minorities-with-dr-gary-puckrein/) - 25. How COVID-19 Has Impacted Minorities with Dr. Gary Puckrein Published May 19, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially devastating for people of color. Minority groups are more likely to get severely sick and die from
- [26. Shaking the Stigma of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms with Dr. Jeffrey Cummings](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/26-shaking-the-stigma-of-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-with-dr-jeffrey-cummings/) - 26. Shaking the Stigma of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms with Dr. Jeffrey Cummings Published June 2, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Diseases and injuries that damage the brain can impact how we interact with the world and lead to significant and disabling behavioral
- [27. Ken Thorpe, Chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/27-ken-thorpe-chairman-of-the-partnership-to-fight-chronic-disease/) - 27. Ken Thorpe, Chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Published June 16, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin interviews Ken Thorpe, the Robert W. Woodruff Professor and Chair of the Department
- [28. Food for Thought: The Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/28-food-for-thought-the-role-of-nutrition-in-healthy-aging/) - 28. Food for Thought: The Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging Published June 30, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin interviews Lindsay Clarke, the Alliance's Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy, about
- [29. Mike Sylvester, Five-Time Heart Surgery Survivor and Stroke Survivor, Shares His Story](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/29-mike-sylvester-five-time-heart-surgery-survivor-and-stroke-survivor-shares-his-story/) - 29. Mike Sylvester, Five-Time Heart Surgery Survivor and Stroke Survivor, Shares His Story Published July 14, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Mike Sylvester is a five-time heart surgery survivor, a stroke survivor, and an advocate who shares his story to help
- [30. UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Chairman and Co-Founder George Vradenburg](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/30-usagainstalzheimers-chairman-and-co-founder-george-vradenburg/) - 30. UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Chairman and Co-Founder George Vradenburg Published July 28, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin talks with George Vradenburg, Chairman and Co-Founder of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, about the recent aducanumab announcement, the UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Brain
- [31. What the 2021 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report Discovered About Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/31-what-the-2021-americas-health-rankings-senior-report-discovered-about-older-adults/) - 31. What the 2021 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report Discovered About Older Adults Published August 11, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Sue Peschin, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research, talks with Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer for
- [32. How to Help Older Adults with Social Isolation and Loneliness](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/32-how-to-help-older-adults-with-social-isolation-and-loneliness/) - 32. How to Help Older Adults with Social Isolation and Loneliness Published August 25, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Sue Peschin, President and CEO of the alliance for Aging Research, chats with Mark Meridy, Executive Director of DOROT. DOROT's mission is
- [33. September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/33-september-is-hydrocephalus-awareness-month/) - 33. September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month Published September 1, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Did you know that September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month? Lindsay Clarke, Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy, talks with Diana Gray, President and CEO of the
- [34. Celebrate Grandparents Day and Learn the Truth About Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/34-celebrate-grandparents-day-and-learn-the-truth-about-vaccines/) - 34. Celebrate Grandparents Day and Learn the Truth About Vaccines Published September 10, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes This Grandparents Day, Generations United and the Alliance for Aging Research are sharing important facts about vaccines with older adults who are often
- [35. Celebrating 35 Years of the Alliance for Aging Research with Founder Dan Perry](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/35-celebrating-35-years-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research-with-founder-dan-perry/) - 35. Celebrating 35 Years of the Alliance for Aging Research with Founder Dan Perry Published September 15, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes The Alliance for Aging Research is celebrating 35 years! Here to talk about this incredible milestone and all that
- [36. Are You NERDY? Become an Advocate for Older Adult Health with Talk NERDY to Me](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/36-are-you-nerdy-become-an-advocate-for-older-adult-health-with-talk-nerdy-to-me/) - 36. Are You NERDY? Become an Advocate for Older Adult Health with Talk NERDY to Me Published September 29, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Teresa Wright-Johnson shares her experience being a patient advocate and participating in the Alliance for Aging Research's
- [37. Malnutrition and Aging: What You Need to Know](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/37-malnutrition-and-aging-what-you-need-to-know/) - 37. Malnutrition and Aging: What You Need to Know Published October 6, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes October 4 through 8 is Malnutrition Awareness Week. Joining Alliance Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy Lindsay Clarke is Gail Cresci, PhD, RD,
- [38. What is Geroscience? Dr. Felipe Sierra, International Advocate for Geroscience, Explains.](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/38-what-is-geroscience-dr-felipe-sierra-international-advocate-for-geroscience-explains/) - 38. What is Geroscience? Dr. Felipe Sierra, International Advocate for Geroscience, Explains. Published October 20, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Dr. Felipe Sierra is an internationally known research leader and advocate in the field of geroscience. He is also the former
- [39. Living with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease: Patient Advocate Jay Reinstein Shares his Story](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/39-living-with-early-onset-alzheimers-disease-patient-advocate-jay-reinstein-shares-his-story/) - 39. Living with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease: Patient Advocate Jay Reinstein Shares his Story Published November 3, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Jay Reinstein is a graduate of the Alliance’s Talk NERDY to Me program, which trains older adult on patient-centered
- [42. How to Make a Difference this Holiday Season with Meals on Wheels](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/42-how-to-make-a-difference-this-holiday-season-with-meals-on-wheels/) - 42. How to Make a Difference this Holiday Season with Meals on Wheels Published December 1, 2021 Listen and subscribe to This is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research Show Notes Colder weather is upon us, and that means that many older adults may be isolated at home. Here to talk
- [This is Growing Old—A Podcast](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/thisisgrowingold/) - This is Growing Old—A Podcast Listen and subscribe now! "Just don't give up what you're trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration I don't think you can go wrong."—Ella Fitzgerald At this very moment, no matter where we are, we all have one thing in common—from the moment we are born, we’re getting
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- [Ways to Give](https://www.agingresearch.org/about-us/ways-to-give/) - Ways to Give There are many ways you can help accelerate the pace of scientific discoveries and their application to vastly improve the universal human experience of aging and health: Give Online Planned GiftsThrough a gift in your estate, you can continue to support the Alliance’s work, which generates knowledge and action on age-related issues,
- [2017 NERDY Training](https://www.agingresearch.org/nerdy/nerdy2017/) - 2017 NERDY Training The 2017 Talk NERDY To Me training was held on Tuesday, May 23 and Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in Washington, DC. 14 members of the Talk NERDY to Me Advisory Council attended and aided in the training of 16 senior patients and family caregivers with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease, sarcopenia, atrial fibrillation,
- [2018 NERDY Training](https://www.agingresearch.org/nerdy/nerdy2018/) - 2018 NERDY Training The 2018 Talk NERDY To Me training was held on Monday, June 11 - Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in Chicago, IL. 10 members of the Talk NERDY to Me Advisory Council attended and aided in the training of 21 senior patients and family caregivers with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease, sarcopenia, atrial fibrillation, and
- [2019 NERDY Training](https://www.agingresearch.org/nerdy/nerdy2019/) - 2019 NERDY Training The 2019 Talk NERDY to Me training was held on Tuesday, November 19 – Thursday, November 21, 2019 in Dallas, TX. 11 members of the Talk NERDY to Me Advisory Council attended and aided in the training of 18 senior patients and family caregivers with a focus on age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer’s
- [2020 NERDY Training](https://www.agingresearch.org/nerdy/nerdy2020/) - 2020 NERDY Training The 2020 Talk NERDY to Me training was held virtually over six 1.5-hour sessions in October and November 2020. Fourteen members of the Talk NERDY to Me Advisory Council attended and aided in the training of 41 senior patients and family caregivers with a focus on age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease, atrial fibrillation,
- [2021 NERDY Training](https://www.agingresearch.org/nerdy/nerdy2021/) - 2021 NERDY Training The 2021 Talk NERDY to Me training was held virtually over six 1.5-hour sessions in December 2021. 36 senior patients, family caregivers, clinicians, and researchers with a focus on age-related macular degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease, atrial fibrillation, chronic pain, and heart valve disease completed the training. The training expanded their influence in aging-related
- [2019 SP&FCN Training](https://www.agingresearch.org/nerdy/council/spfcn2019/) - 2019 SP&FCN Training The Alliance for Aging Research’s Senior Patient and Family Caregiver Network (SP&FCN) will hold its third research-advocacy training program in Dallas, TX from Tuesday, November 19 - Thursday, November 21, 2019. The SP&FCN In-Person Training is designed to empower senior patients and their family caregivers to engage in patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR). Participants
- [SP&FCN Online Community](https://www.agingresearch.org/nerdy/council/spfcncommunity/) - SP&FCN Online Community The Alliance for Aging Research created an SP&FCN Online Community for all SP&FCN Advisory Council, trainers, and advocates to interact, share their experiences, and collaborate on future opportunities. The Online Community is also a place to post updates on activities, share PCOR opportunities, or ask questions. Log in to the SP&FCN Online
- [Advisory Council](https://www.agingresearch.org/nerdy/council/) - Advisory Council The Talk NERDY to Me Advisory Council is a group of patients, researchers, payers, and industry representatives who are instrumental in shaping the Alliance for Aging Research's Talk NERDY to Me program. The Talk NERDY to Me Advisory Council is responsible for sculpting the training program, engaging directly with network participants and alum,
- [Talk NERDY to Me Alumni](https://www.agingresearch.org/nerdy/nerdyalum/)
- [Newsletter Confirmation](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter-confirmation/) - Newsletter Confirmation Thank you for signing up for Living Longer & Loving It, the Alliance for Aging Research’s official monthly newsletter. By signing up for Living Longer & Loving It, you will be kept up to date on the latest healthy aging updates, projects, and events. Learn more about the Alliance’s activities and events. Questions? Email
- [What is ICER and how does it promote discriminatory drug pricing?](https://www.agingresearch.org/icer-facts-2/) - Join Us! Let government officials and legislators know that America cannot stand for discriminatory drug pricing! We will send you updates on activities on both the state and federal levels so you can get involved. What is ICER? The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (called ICER for short) issues reports about how well certain
- [Thank you for taking action](https://www.agingresearch.org/icer-petition-confirmation/) - Thank you for taking action Thank you for signing the petition. Read more about how ICER promotes discriminatory drug pricing and learn more about the Alliance’s activities and events. Questions? Email info@agingresearch.org.
- [The Real-World Medicare Costs of Alzheimer’s Disease: Considerations for Policy and Care Release Event and Panel Discussion](https://www.agingresearch.org/alzheimers-disease-rsvp/) - The Real-World Medicare Costs of Alzheimer’s Disease: Considerations for Policy and Care Release Event and Panel Discussion Thank you for RSVPing for The Real-World Medicare Costs of Alzheimer’s Disease: Considerations for Policy and Care Release Event and Panel Discussion. We look forward to seeing you there! A confirmation has been sent to your email. If
- [Medicare Part D Out-Of-Pocket Costs Roundtable](https://www.agingresearch.org/oop-roundtable-rsvp/) - Medicare Part D Out-Of-Pocket Costs Roundtable Thank you for RSVPing for the Medicare Part D Out-Of-Pocket Costs Roundtable. We look forward to seeing you there! A confirmation has been sent to your email. If you have any questions, please contact: Brandon MillerEvents and Program Assistantbmiller@agingresearch.org202-688-2041
- [Out-Of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs Survey Slide Deck](https://www.agingresearch.org/oopcostssurvey/) - Out-Of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs Survey Slide Deck
- [Download Our Free Educational Videos Here](https://www.agingresearch.org/download-free-educational-films-confirmation/) - Download Our Free Educational Videos Here Thank you so much for your interest in the Alliance for Aging Research's free educational videos! Click on the links below to download the videos. The Alliance for Aging Research is pleased that you want to use our content to educate yourself, your family, your community, and others about
- [Free Downloadable Educational Videos](https://www.agingresearch.org/free-downloadable-educational-videos/) - Free Downloadable Educational Videos The Alliance for Aging Research is pleased to offer free educational videos about age-related diseases that impact the health of older Americans. These educational videos are available for download. Simply fill out the form below and you will be directed to our library of downloadable educational videos.
- [Staying Safe at Home During the Coronavirus Crisis](https://www.agingresearch.org/staying-safe-at-home-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/) - Staying Safe at Home During the Coronavirus Crisis Download fact sheet. This fact sheet from the Eldercare Locator and the Alliance for Aging Research brings you the facts–so you can keep yourself and loved ones safe and healthy during this public health emergency. (Last updated April 2020). Also available in Spanish:Mantenerse a salvo en casa
- [Wear a Mask to Save Lives from COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/wear-a-mask-to-save-lives-from-covid-19/) - We can all play a part in preventing the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a face mask in public. The more people that wear face masks, the more lives we will save, and the sooner we can return to normal. The Alliance for Aging Research is working to help older adults during the COVID-19 crisis. Click
- [Age or Disability Should Not Prevent Access to Care](https://www.agingresearch.org/age-or-disability-should-not-prevent-access-to-care/) - Age or Disability Should Not Prevent Access to Care The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) produces reports, known as “cost effectiveness analyses” or “value assessments” on how much it thinks new drugs should cost.ICER metrics value treating young individuals in good health as more cost-effective than treating older adults (65 and older) or
- [Thank you for taking action](https://www.agingresearch.org/oregon-thank-you/) - Thank you for taking action Thank you for contacting your representatives about Oregon SB 855. Learn more about the Alliance’s activities and events. Questions? Email info@agingresearch.org.
- [This is Growing Old Email Updates](https://www.agingresearch.org/this-is-growing-old-email-updates/) - This is Growing Old Email Updates Sign up to receive updates from the Alliance for Aging Research, including our newsletter, Living Longer & Loving It, and to receive emails letting you know when a new podcast episode has dropped!
- [Thank you for Signing Up](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast-update-confirmation/) - Thank you for Signing Up Thank you for signing up to receive updates about the Alliance's podcast, This is Growing Old. Listen to the latest episodes here.
- [Thank you for your interest](https://www.agingresearch.org/thank-you-for-your-interest/)
- [A Dose of Knowledge](https://www.agingresearch.org/pain-management-workshop/survey2/) - A Dose of Knowledge: Safely Managing Your Pain Post-Survey Test Your Knowledge on Safely Managing Your Pain Thank you for taking the time to take this post-survey. Your answers will help us better understand what you already know about safely managing pain, and where it would be helpful to learn more. If you complete this
- [A Dose of Knowledge](https://www.agingresearch.org/pain-management-workshop/surveyl2/) - A Dose of Knowledge: Safely Managing Your Pain Workshop/Webinar Evaluation Thank you for hosting and leading a workshop/webinar. This survey is created for community leaders who have hosted on-line webinar or in-person workshops, or who made the webinar recordings available to their community – please answer each question based on the event(s) your organization hosted.
- [Registration Confirmation](https://www.agingresearch.org/adptf-kickoff-registration-confirmation/) - Registration Confirmation Thank you for registering for theAlzheimer's Disease Policy Task Force Kick-Off MeetingMonday, January 10, 20221:00 PM - 2:00 PM ETZoom Your registration has been confirmed. You will receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting prior to Monday, January 10, 2022. Questions? If you have questions about the meeting, please reach
- [Correct Survey Answers](https://www.agingresearch.org/part-1-survey-answers/) - Correct Survey Answers Please check one answer per row True False Not Sure You can’t be harmed by over-the-counter medications. After all, you can buy them without a doctor’s prescription. x Not all over-the-counter pain medications are appropriate for everyone. x The Drug Facts label includes dosage information (how much medication to take), warnings, and
- [Correct Survey Answers](https://www.agingresearch.org/full-post-survey-answers/) - Correct Survey Answers Please check one answer per row True False Not Sure You can’t be harmed by over-the-counter medications. After all, you can buy them without a doctor’s prescription. x Not all over-the-counter pain medications are appropriate for everyone. x The Drug Facts label includes dosage information (how much medication
- [Correct Survey Answers](https://www.agingresearch.org/part-2-survey-answers/) - Correct Survey Answers Please check one answer per row True False Not Sure Storing medications in the bathroom vanity is not ideal since humidity can cause them to breakdown more quickly. x If I take a medication frequently, I should store it on the kitchen counter or somewhere out in the open, so I’ll remember
- [Registration Confirmation](https://www.agingresearch.org/registration-confirmation/) - Registration Confirmation Thank you for registering for theAlzheimer's Disease Policy Task Force MeetingTuesday, January 18, 20221:00 PM - 2:00 PM ETZoom Your registration has been confirmed. You will receive an email with the link to the Zoom meeting prior to Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Questions? If you have questions about the meeting, please reach out
- [Caregiving](https://www.agingresearch.org/caregiving/) - Caregiving As the population ages, more Americans are assuming the responsibility of caregiving for their loved ones. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, about 44 million Americans provide 37 billion hours of unpaid, “informal” care each year for their loved ones. These family caregivers provide the majority of caregiving support in the United States. Caregiving
- [Drug Pricing](https://www.agingresearch.org/drug-pricing/) - International drug reference pricing models would base the prices paid by Medicare or Medicaid on those paid by other countries, most of whom have very different healthcare systems and value different outcomes than the U.S., and reduce access to innovative medical products on the market. Unfortunately, these reference countries often use discriminatory methodologies that limit
- [21st Century Cures](https://www.agingresearch.org/21st-century-cures/) - 21st Century Cures In 2016, the U.S. Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act, landmark legislation overhauling the development of medical treatments and cures for patients. The Alliance provided strong support for the legislation and believes it will help keep the U.S. at the forefront of medical progress
- [Geriatric Workforce](https://www.agingresearch.org/geriatric-workforce/) - Geriatric Workforce More Americans are working well beyond the traditional retirement age of 65. Many older adults face challenges in the workplace, including ageism. The Alliance works at the policy level to advocate for better workplace representation of the needs of older adults.
- [Infectious Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/infectious-diseases/) - Infectious Diseases Every year, between 50,000 and 90,000 adults in the U.S. die from vaccine-preventable infectious diseases or their complications. Many serious infectious diseases are acquired in the health care setting and those healthcare-associated infections cost U.S. hospitals between $28.4 and $45 billion each year. But many can be stopped if we take preventative measures.
- [Aging Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-research/) - Aging Research Aging research represents a field of science that investigates the underlying causes for why our bodies get older, and researchers continue to make inroads into unraveling the mysteries of the aging process. A growing discipline within the aging research community is known as geroscience, an interdisciplinary field that aims to understand the relationship between
- [Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality](https://www.agingresearch.org/agency-for-healthcare-research-and-quality/) - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, or AHRQ, produces real-world evidence needed to make health care safer, higher-quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable and to make sure that the evidence is understood and used. The Alliance advocates for robust funding for AHRQ.
- [Veterans Administration](https://www.agingresearch.org/veterans-administration/) - Veterans Administration The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents. Many older adults are veterans, and as such, get their health care benefits through the VA health system. The Alliance is dedicated to working with partner organizations on behalf of our older adult veterans.
- [User Fee Agreements](https://www.agingresearch.org/user-fee-agreements/) - User Fee Agreements User Fee programs help the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure timely review and support the development of innovative therapeutics. The FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 reauthorized the pharmaceutical, medical device, generic drug, and biosimilar user fee agreements until 2022. The Alliance played an important role in the input process for
- [Project PAUSE](https://www.agingresearch.org/project-pause/) - Project PAUSE Project PAUSE (Psychoactive Appropriate Use for Safety and Effectiveness) is an ad hoc coalition of national patient and professional organizations collectively advocating on clinical regulatory and legislative issues in long-term care. Project PAUSE aims to educate policymakers and the public on effective solutions for improving clinical care in long-term care settings by advocating
- [Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute](https://www.agingresearch.org/patient-centered-outcomes-research-institute/) - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute The Alliance for Aging Research supports the work of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Its goal is to “fund research that can help patients and those who care for them make better-informed decisions about the healthcare choices they face every day, guided by those who will use that information.” In 2019,
- [Patient-Centered Care](https://www.agingresearch.org/patient-centered-care/) - Patient-Centered Care
- [Pain](https://www.agingresearch.org/pain/) - Pain Around 100 million Americans live with persistent pain, more than those affected by diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Pain continues to increase for some people as they age. Around half of adults 65 and older have been diagnosed with arthritis, a common cause of persistent pain. Experts face a growing dilemma in how to effectively
- [Older Americans Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/older-americans-act/) - Older Americans Act On July 14, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed a ground-breaking piece of legislation: the Older Americans Act. The law was passed due to a growing concern about the lack of community social services for older adults. The law led to the establishment of the Administration on Aging and “created the foundation for a system of services and
- [National Institutes of Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/national-institutes-of-health/) - National Institutes of Health Since its early days, the Alliance has supported the vital research at the National Institutes of Health. Today, this support continues. Medical research remains a vital national priority, but it faces continued funding challenges. The Alliance is fighting to ensure policymakers provide the resources the NIH needs to conduct the live-changing
- [Lab Developed Test Guidance](https://www.agingresearch.org/lab-developed-test-guidance/) - Lab Developed Test Guidance
- [Healthcare Reform](https://www.agingresearch.org/healthcare-reform/) - Healthcare Reform The Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010 with the goal of providing access to health care insurance coverage to more Americans. The Alliance has advocated for older adults in relation to this legislation, including coverage issues and potential impacts on Medicaid.
- [Healthcare Associated Infections](https://www.agingresearch.org/healthcare-associated-infections/) - Healthcare Associated Infections
- [Health IT](https://www.agingresearch.org/health-it/) - Health IT The Internet has revolutioned how medical professionals can access medical records. This offers benefits to older adults, who often see more than one specialist and take multiple medications. But digital records also need to be protected for privacy. The Alliance believes advances in technology can greatly improve older adult health, but only if
- [Geroscience](https://www.agingresearch.org/geroscience/) - Geroscience Geroscience is a research field that seeks to understand the relationship between aging and age-related diseases and how it affects quality of life. Much of this research is centered at the National Institute of Aging. The Alliance has actively participated in advancing geroscience awareness through activities with the NIH’s GeroScience Interest Group and other
- [Food and Drug Administration](https://www.agingresearch.org/food-and-drug-administration/) - Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food & Drug Administration ensure the nation’s prescription drugs, medical drug, and food products are safe for consumers and patients. The Alliance works closely with its partners to ensure the FDA receives the proper funding and support to deliver on its vital national priorities.
- [Falls Prevention](https://www.agingresearch.org/falls-prevention/) - Falls Prevention
- [Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services](https://www.agingresearch.org/centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services/) - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service, or CMS, is responsible for two programs that most older adults rely upon for their health care. Both programs face increasing pressures as more older adults join the ranks of Medicare beneficiaries. The Alliance works to protect the benefits older adults enjoy
- [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](https://www.agingresearch.org/centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention/) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protects the U.S. from health, safety and security threats. The Alliance considers funding for the CDC among the highest of national priorities.
- [AFib Stroke Prevention](https://www.agingresearch.org/afib-stroke-prevention/) - AFib Stroke Prevention The Alliance has a number of outreach activities to help lessen the effects of stroke among older adults. One such example is the Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Optimal Treatment Task Force, an umbrella group where organizations can collectively advocate for increased research and improved education on balancing stroke and bleeding risk in the treatment
- [Pulmonary Embolism](https://www.agingresearch.org/pulmonary-embolism/) - Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when blood clots in the deep veins (DVT) break free, travel through the circulatory system to the lungs, and lodge in a main artery or arteries, blocking blood flow. This blockage can cause high blood pressure in the lungs. As a result, the heart pumps harder than usual, and
- [Diabetic Retinopathy](https://www.agingresearch.org/diabetic-retinopathy/) - Diabetic Retinopathy A serious and irreversible complication of diabetes, diabetic retinopathy could impact as many as 191 million people around the globe by 2030. Despite the fact that DR is a leading cause of vision loss around the world, as many as 50 percent of people with diabetes are not getting regular eye exams, or are
- [Diabetes](https://www.agingresearch.org/diabetes/) - DiabetesDespite recent advances, diabetes continues to be a major health threat for at least 29 million Americans who have the disease, and 86 million Americans with prediabetes. The biggest concerns for individuals with the disease are its many complications and co-morbidities; which can cause vision loss, heart disease, stroke, and other debilitating medical conditions.
- [Cancer](https://www.agingresearch.org/cancer/) - Cancer In 2018, more than 1.7 million new cases of cancer are expected to be diagnosed and more than 600,000 people will die from the disease. Thankfully, major breakthroughs are changing how we prevent, treat, and cure cancer. Treatments are becoming increasingly personalized and advances in immuno-oncology, a field that uses the body’s own immune system
- [Test Page](https://www.agingresearch.org/test-page-2/) - Headline Centered content. This is some copy. Related TopicsTest HeadlineTest
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- [Covid 19 Information](https://www.agingresearch.org/resources/covid-19-information/)
- [Resources](https://www.agingresearch.org/resources/)
- [Alliance By The Numbers](https://www.agingresearch.org/bythenumbers/)
- [2019 Alliance by the Numbers](https://www.agingresearch.org/2019-alliance-by-the-numbers/)
- [2017 Alliance by the Numbers](https://www.agingresearch.org/2017bythenumbers/)
- [Coalitions](https://www.agingresearch.org/coalitions/)

## Health Topics

- [Vaccination & Infectious Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/vaccination/) - Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites and can be spread from person to person. Common infectious diseases in older adults include the common cold, the flu (influenza), COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), pneumococcus (pneumonia), varicella zoster (shingles), and more. These diseases can cause serious complications, especially in people
- [Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/healthy-aging/) - Americans are living longer than ever, but they are not always living in good health. Around 85% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition, which can cause disability, loss of quality of life and independence, and a raised risk of death. The U.S. is aging and by 2060, close to a quarter
- [Sarcopenia & Mobility](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/sarcopenia/) - Starting as early as age 30, people begin to gradually lose muscle mass and strength. Some people lose it more quickly because of a serious condition called sarcopenia, which becomes more common with age and affects 10% – 20% of older adults. Sarcopenia doesn’t have to be an inevitable decline, but because it is often
- [Mental Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/mental-health/) - More than 20 percent of older adults aged 60 and over suffer from a mental or neurological disorder. The most common neuropsychiatric conditions are dementia and depression, according to the World Health Organization. Substance-use disorders related to use of alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription medications are increasing in prevalence among older adults, along with chronic
- [Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/heart-valve-disease/) - The Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day campaign was started to increase recognition of the specific heart valve disease risks and symptoms, improve detection and treatment, and ultimately save lives. Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day takes place every February 22 during American Heart Month. On this day and throughout the year, the campaign partners – 100+ non-profits, advocacy organizations, professional societies, foundations, hospitals, and heart centers – join forces to help spread the word about valve disease. While partners educate about heart valve disease awareness throughout the year, a dedicated day allows us to collaborate and amplify each other’s messages.
- [Sepsis](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/sepsis/) - Every year more than 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis—a life-threatening medical condition that happens when the body overreacts to an infection from a bacteria, virus, parasite or fungus, triggering a cascade of overwhelming inflammation and blood thickening within blood vessel linings. When this happens, small blood clots form—first at the site of infection and then
- [Stroke](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/stroke/) - A stroke occurs when blood flow is reduced or cut off to part of the brain, depriving its cells of oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells can begin to die in minutes, so a stroke is a medical emergency. There are three main types of stroke: ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and transient ischemic attack (TIA). Ischemic
- [Clinical Trials](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/clinical-trials/) - Getting medical discoveries from the research lab to patients depends on a long and complex process, and it depends on clinical trials. Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate the effects of an experimental test or treatment. Multiple phases of clinical trials are often necessary to find out whether a new treatment is safe and
- [Nutrition](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/nutrition/) - The way we eat throughout our lives impacts the way we age. Science has proven that a well-balanced and varied diet full of nutritious foods—like fruits and veggies, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and lean proteins—and limited in sugar, salt, saturated or solid fats, and alcoholic beverages is critical to good health. A nutritious diet can
- [Medication Safety](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/medication-safety/) - There are a number of different types of medications that are used to manage pain and related symptoms. Some are available over the counter (OTC) and can be purchased at your local store or pharmacy. Others require a prescription from a healthcare provider and are only intended for the person with the prescription. OTC medications
- [Vision Loss](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/vision-loss/) - More than 4.2 million Americans ages 40 and older are blind, visually impaired, or have an age-related eye disease. Every seven minutes another American becomes blind or visually impaired. That vision loss and blindness account for at least $8 billion in lost productivity annually. Vision loss can be caused by congenital abnormalities, infection, injury, and
- [Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/venous-thromboembolism-vte/) - Venous thromboembolism is a term that includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. DVT occurs when a blood clot develops in a deep vein in the body. The most common place is the veins of the legs or pelvis—but they can also develop in the arms, brain, or intestines. Not all DVTs break free,
- [Arrhythmias](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/arrhythmias/) - The rate and rhythm of the heart is controlled by electrical signals that cause the heart to contract, or squeeze, in a coordinated manner and continuously circulate blood through the lungs and out to the rest of the body to deliver vital oxygen. Irregular heart rhythms, or arrhythmias, occur when the heart’s electrical signals are
- [COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/covid-19/) - The COVID-19 pandemic is a historic event that is affecting lives across the world. Older adults have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 since they are at higher risk of serious complications, hospitalization, and death. Older adults are also more likely to live alone, to have difficulty getting out to get groceries and vaccinations, and to
- [Prevention](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/prevention/) - Preventive care can help you stay healthy and find medical problems early. Medicare offers a number of important preventive services like yearly wellness visits, screenings, and vaccines. In 2010, the Affordable Care Act added preventive services for all Medicare beneficiaries. Before that, Medicare mainly focused on diagnosis and treatment, with few services aimed at prevention.
- [Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/alzheimers-disease-related-dementias/) - Dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to impact daily life. It can be caused by Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, mixed dementia, and more. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative
- [Persistent Pain](https://www.agingresearch.org/aging-health/persistent-pain/) - More than 25 million Americans deal with some level of daily pain. Persistent pain (or chronic pain) is ongoing or recurrent pain that lasts beyond the usual course of acute illness or injury—several months to many years. Persistent pain doesn’t mean that a person is always in pain. It can be mild to severe, complex

## Advocacy Topics

- [Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias/) - Dementia is a general term to describe a person experiencing memory loss, language and problem solving difficulties, and other cognitive decline that negatively impacts their life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting an estimated 6.2 million Americans over 65. Other forms of dementia include Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB), Parkinson’s Disease
- [Value Assessment and Pricing](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/value-frameworks/) - One of the long-term goals of the healthcare sector has been transitioning from a system that rewards value rather than volume of provided services. To support these models, analyses have been constructed to compare outcomes to the cost of the service to determine value. However, the outcomes that are valued can vary depending on one’s
- [Medicare](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/medicare/) - Medicare is the federal health insurance program that provides coverage for Americans 65 years of age and older. Almost all older adults have health insurance through Medicare. The program also provides coverage for people with permanent disabilities under the age of 65. The program is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- [Care Innovation and Access](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/care-innovation-and-access/) - One of the biggest questions in healthcare is how to determine the value of a medical treatment. How we answer that question has significant implications for patients, as it determines the coverage and reimbursement of a healthcare intervention and the clinical areas where companies will invest in research and development. The most common method used
- [Cardiovascular Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/cardiovascular-disease/) - As people age, the heart begins to work harder to pump blood to the body's vital organs. As a result, the heart begins to lose elasticity and the ability to respond to changes in pressure from the arterial system. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in older adults. The Alliance works to promote
- [Vaccination](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/vaccines/) - Vaccines train the human immune system to recognize and combat infectious disease, which results in immunity or reduced potential severity of illness. An increasing number of diseases are preventable through vaccination. However, vaccine-preventable diseases continue to cause significant illness, hospitalization, pain, disability, and death in the United States, particularly in the older adult population. Vaccination
- [Family Caregiving](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/family-caregiving/) - As adults age, they may need support from their relatives, friends, partners, or neighbors to compensate for changes in physical, mental, or cognitive function. Research shows that the vast majority of patients prefer to live and receive continuing care in their own homes. Caregivers enable older adults to remain in their communities. Caregiving can involve
- [Appropriations](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/appropriations/) - Congress determines the funding level for specific federal agencies, departments, and programs through the appropriations process. The process occurs annually and covers a period known as the fiscal year, which lasts from October 1 to September 30. This process does not include spending for Medicare and Social Security, for which funding is automatically calculated by
- [Antimicrobial Resistance](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/antimicrobial-resistance/) - Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most significant problems in medicine. Many micro-organisms, including bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi. Increasing occurrences of AMR makes it more difficult to treat potentially life-threatening infections. Antibiotics work by stopping the growth of or killing bacteria. When bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, the infections are more challenging to
- [Prescription Drug Affordability](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/prescription-drug-affordability/) - There are a growing number of older adults in the United States who have difficulty affording prescription medicines. Out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs have increased due to rising list prices and insurance design that places more financial responsibility on beneficiaries. The Alliance for Aging Research advocates for policies to make prescription medicines more affordable for
- [Research Funding](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/research-funding/) - Biomedical research aims to advance and improve our understanding of disease in order to develop new therapeutics. The United States federal government has a vital role in supporting biomedical and scientific research. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)is the primary agency responsible for biomedical and public research in the United States. The NIH comprises 27
- [Telehealth](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/telehealth/) - Telehealth (also known as telemedicine) is the use of electronic communication to render medical provider services to patients. Examples of telehealth services include videoconferencing, phone calls, texting, and other wireless communication. nNot all medical services are suited for telehealth. However, for routine care and conditions that do not require an in-person examination, telehealthy can reduce
- [Clinical Trials](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/clinical-trials/) - Getting medical discoveries from the research lab to patients requires clinical trials and volunteers to participate in testing new treatments. Volunteering in a trial may help society by bringing new treatments one step closer to patients. Volunteering may also provide access to cutting-edge treatment and a medical team that carefully monitors the health of the
- [Vision Loss](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/vision-loss/) - More than 37 million Americans older than 50 years of age and 25 percent of adults older than 80 years of age have vision loss. Vision loss impacts families, healthcare systems and costs the United States an estimated $54 billion annually. The four major causes of age-related vision loss are cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (AMD),
- [Sarcopenia and Mobility](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/sarcopenia-and-mobility/) - Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass and the associated losses in physical functioning. As people begin to age, they naturally start to lose muscle. However, biological and behavioral differences can lead to faster rates of muscle loss. Excessive muscle loss can lead to increased susceptibility to injury, and sarcopenia is strongly associated with
- [Quality and Outcomes](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/quality-and-outcomes/) - Healthcare quality and outcomes refer to the measures by which we determine whether the treatments patients receive are safe, effective, and responsive to their needs. A healthcare system should seek to provide high quality outcomes that patients are able to afford, thereby ensuring access and improved health. In order to determine whether a patient is
- [Persistent Pain](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/persistent-pain-2/) - The prevalence and intensity of persistent pain increases with age. The majority of older adults in the United States report suffering from some form of persistent pain that inhibits the way they carry out the activities of daily living. Older adults frequently report experiencing chronic osteoarthritis back pain, musculoskeletal pain, peripheral neuropathic pain, and joint
- [Nutrition](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/nutrition/) - Malnutrition is a critical health concern for older adults. Malnutrition occurs when an individual does not have adequate nutrients in their diet, which makes it more difficult for the body to function normally. A malnourished older adult has an increased risk of falls, hospitalization, and death. Furthermore, a malnourished older adult is more likely to
- [Nursing Home and Post-hospital Care](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/nursing-home-and-post-hospital-care/) - As individuals age, they may require ongoing support with everyday activities of daily living or to help manage the symptoms of chronic disease. For many older adults, nursing homes help to meet these care needs. Common reasons for admission to a nursing home include dementia, incontinence, mobility limitations, and challenges with common activities of daily
- [Mental Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/mental-health/) - More than 20 percent of older adults aged 60 and over suffer from a mental or neurological disorder. The most common neuropsychiatric conditions are dementia and depression, according to the World Health Organization. Substance-use disorders related to use of alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription medications are increasing in prevalence among older adults, along with chronic
- [Medicaid](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/medicaid/) - Medicaid is a federal and state-run means-tested insurance program that provides coverage for medical services as well as long-term services and supports (LTSS). Medicaid programs are operated by the states and largely funded by the federal government. Eligibility for Medicaid is determined by a combination of federal and state laws. Federal law requires that the
- [Home Health and Community-Based Services](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/home-health-and-community-based-services/) - Home and community-based services (HCBS) allow people with significant physical and cognitive constraints to live in their communities. These services are an alternative to nursing homes or assisted living facilities. HCBS services allow more agency because individuals can determine who provides their care and where they live, including the ability to continue living in their
- [Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/healthy-aging/) - The past century has seen tremendous growth in the lifespan of most Americans. We now expect to live about 25 years longer than people from 100 years ago. These gains result from increased individual and social investments in technology, medicine, safety, and hygiene. An equally important concept as lifespan is healthspan, which should be used
- [Health Equity](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/health-equity/) - An equitable healthcare system would enable every person to have an opportunity to live a healthy and prosperous life. Unfortunately, people can be disadvantaged from living a healthy life because of circumstances outside of their control. People in the United States experience differences in life expectancy, rates of disease, disability, severity of illness, and access
- [COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/advocacy/covid-19/) - Older adults are the age group most affected by COVID-19. The pandemic has changed the way older adults receive healthcare, affected their ability to interact socially with friends and family, and upended daily routines. Older adults with chronic medical conditions, including heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, cancer, and hypertension, are at a higher risk for

## Events

- [2026 Heroes in Health Celebration](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2026heroesinhealth/) - The Alliance for Aging Research will hold the 2026 Heroes in Health Celebration on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
- [Getting a Diagnosis ASAP: Progress in Early Alzheimer's Detection](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/getting-a-diagnosis-asap-progress-in-early-alzheimers-detection/) - Until recently, a patient could not receive an Alzheimer's diagnosis without an expensive scan or invasive procedure. Last year, the FDA cleared two blood-based biomarker tests, or BBB, that require only a routine blood sample for use in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. This is an important step forward in Alzheimer’s care, but it won't mean much to patients unless they are given affordable access to these tests. Right now, federal law prohibits the Medicare program from covering BBB tests without very specific constraints being met, such as a review
- ["Bang for Your Buck: Get the Most from Your 2025 Medicare Drug Benefits"](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/bang-for-your-buck-get-the-most-from-your-2025-medicare-drug-benefits/) - With Medicare prescription-drug benefits on the brink of major changes in 2025, beneficiaries who hope to minimize their costs at the pharmacy counter need to stay vigilant in the coming months. What do you need to know for this fall’s Medicare open-enrollment period, which runs from October 15 through December 7? The changes coming with the
- [10 Years of Valve Disease Awareness – A Celebratory Reception](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/20396-2/) - Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, occurring every February 22 during American Heart Month, was started to increase recognition of the specific heart valve disease risks and symptoms, improve detection and treatment, and ultimately save lives. This year marks a major milestone – 10 years of raising awareness for heart valve disease. Join us as we come together
- [NPS Virtual Summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/nps-virtual-summit/) - Join the Alliance for an online summit, “Caring Together: Empowering Families and Health Professionals with Tools for Better Neuropsychiatric Care.” Co-hosted with the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), learn how families and clinicians can work together to recognize symptoms early, respond with compassion, and access resources that support better outcomes and quality of life for
- [RESCHEDULED: 18th Annual FDA/ACT-AD Allies Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/18th-annual-fda-act-ad-allies-meeting/) - UPDATE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026. The Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All neuroDegenerative Diseases (ACT-AD) 18th annual meeting will explore the current therapeutic and research landscape for Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative conditions. Program agenda to come. Please note that this event is not open to the public and is by
- [Bang for Your Buck: Get the Most from Your 2026 Medicare Drug Benefits](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/bang-for-your-buck-get-the-most-from-your-2026-medicare-drug-benefits/) - With Medicare prescription-drug benefits likely to make major formulary changes in 2026, beneficiaries who hope to minimize their costs at the pharmacy counter need to stay vigilant in the coming months. What do you need to know for this fall’s Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs from October 15 through December 7? Medicare prescription-drug benefits are shifting.
- [2025 Heroes in Health Celebration](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2025heroesinhealth/) - The Alliance for Aging Research will hold the Heroes in Health Celebration on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
- ["Trust in Science: The High-Stakes Game for U.S. Public Health"](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/trust-in-science-the-high-stakes-game-for-u-s-public-health/) - Register Here As health misinformation spreads faster on social media than even the most contagious viruses, Americans’ overall trust in medical scientists continues to be lower than before the pandemic, according to a recent Pew Research Center study. It’s no surprise then that—as misinformation fueled ongoing vaccine hesitancy in 2024—whooping cough and measles outbreaks surged
- [2024 Heroes in Health Celebration](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2024heroesinhealth/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 2024 Heroes in Health Celebration on Tuesday, September 24 in Washington, DC.
- [17th Annual FDA/ACT-AD Allies Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/17th-annual-fda-act-ad-allies-meeting/) - The Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All Dementias (ACT-AD) 17th annual meeting will explore the current therapeutic and research landscape for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. View the agenda. Please note that this event is not open to the public and is by invitation only.
- [Heroes in Health 30th Anniversary Celebration](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2023heroesinhealth/) - The Alliance for Aging Research will hold the Heroes in Health 30th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
- ["Medicare & Drug Pricing: Time to Think Differently"](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/medicare-drug-pricing-time-to-think-differently/) - "Medicare & Drug Pricing: Time to Think Differently" The landmark 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has already helped people with Medicare save on health care costs for vaccines and insulin, but, as with anything in Washington, that’s not the full story. Increases in utilization management tactics, a guiding framework of health insurers and hospital systems
- [Preventing And Treating Muscle Loss With Age](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/preventing-and-treating-muscle-loss-with-age/) - Starting as early as age 30, we all begin to lose muscle mass and strength. However, some of us lose it more quickly due to a serious condition called sarcopenia, which becomes more common with age. Sarcopenia can significantly impact a person’s quality of life by reducing the ability to perform simple tasks of daily
- ["Medicare Drug Pricing Negotiation: How to Ensure Access & Equity"](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/17308-2/) - Thanks to the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), millions of Americans are seeing savings in their annual healthcare costs. So far, the law has extended Marketplace affordability, capped the cost of insulin at $35 per month for people with Medicare, eliminated out-of-pocket costs for recommended vaccines, and improved access to affordable prescription drugs. Starting in
- [16th Annual FDA/ACT-AD Allies Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/16th-annual-fda-act-ad-allies-meeting/) - The Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All Dementias (ACT-AD) Coalition’s 16th annual meeting will explore the current therapeutic and research landscape for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. View the agenda. Please note that this event is not open to the public and is by invitation only. Related Topics Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias Dementia is a term
- [15th Annual FDA/ACT-AD Allies Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/15th-annual-fda-all-dementias-meeting/) - The Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All Dementias (ACT-AD) Coalition’s 15th annual meeting will explore the current therapeutic and research landscape for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Please note that this event is not open to the public and is by invitation only. If you have questions about the meeting, contact info@agingresearch.org. Related TopicsAlzheimer’s Disease & Related
- [2022 Roundtable Discussion](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2022rt/) - The 2022 Roundtable Discussion will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2022.
- [29th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2022awards/) - The Alliance for Aging Research will hold the 29th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.
- [Attacks on Accelerated Approval: A discussion on the changing landscape of the FDA's life-saving pathway](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/attacks-on-accelerated-approval-a-discussion-on-the-changing-landscape-of-the-fdas-life-saving-pathway/) - REGISTER NOW The Alliance for Aging Research and a distinguished panel of experts will discuss the recent recommendations by MedPAC and MACPAC – the advisory committees for Medicare and Medicaid – and the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) to restrict reimbursement to drugs and devices approved via the Food and Drug Administration's Accelerated
- [Our Best Shot: Expanding Prevention Through Vaccination in Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/our-best-shot-expanding-prevention-through-vaccination-in-older-adults/) - This briefing kicked off National Immunization Awareness Month, as we released a new study on vaccine use, "Our Best Shot: Expanding Prevention Through Vaccination in Older Adults."
- [Rally for Access to Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/rally-for-access-to-treatments-for-alzheimers-disease/) - Register NowPlease join us for a rally across from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services national headquarters to protest the Medicare draft coverage decision for FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatments. If finalized, the decision will set a dangerous precedent for rationing Medicare beneficiaries’ access to current and future FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drugs, as well as treatments
- [28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2021awards/) - The Alliance for Aging Research will hold the 28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
- [World Parkinson Congress 2013](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/world-parkinson-congress-2013/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is one of the lead partners for the 3rd World Parkinson Congress. The World Parkinson Congress is a forum for bringing together the international community to help build awareness and increase collaborative efforts to find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
- [World Parkinson Coalition: Scientific Update](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/world-parkinson-coalition-scientific-update/) - Join the WPC for an online webcast to hear about scientific advances since the WPC 2013.
- [WomenHeart Science and Leadership Symposium](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/womenheart-science-and-leadership-symposium/) - Join WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease for its renowned fall 2014 Science & Leadership Symposium at Mayo Clinic. This three-day Symposium trains women to run a community-based WomenHeart Support Network (patient support group).
- [Will Science Cure Aging?](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/will-science-cure-aging/) - Burrill & Company and the not-for-profit Alliance for Aging Research request your attendance at a special by-invitation-only discussion of scientific research that could alter the universal human experience of aging. Recent advances that harness the power of genetics, cell metabolism, nutrition and bioinformatics now make human aging itself a credible target for medical treatments.
- [Wellness Wisdom Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/wellness-wisdom-twitter-chat/) - Preventive care can help you stay healthy and find medical problems early. Medicare offers a number of important preventive services, like yearly "Wellness" visits, screenings, and vaccines. Join the Alliance for Aging Research, BrightFocus, and UsAgainstAlzheimer's for a Twitter chat on August 18 at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about the yearly visits covered
- [Webinar: CMS’s Coverage Decision: It’s Not Just About Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/webinar-cmss-coverage-decision-its-not-just-about-alzheimers-disease/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research on Feb. 9 at 1PM ET for an important conversation about how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) draft coverage decision will set a dangerous precedent for rationing Medicare beneficiaries’ access to current and future FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drugs, as well as future treatments for other serious and
- [WEBINAR: A Better Framework to Assess the Value of Alzheimer’s Treatments](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/webinar-principles-for-a-better-framework-to-assess-the-value-of-alzheimers-treatments/) - Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progressively destroys patients’ memory, language, physical function, and autonomy, driving escalating care costs and dependence on family caregivers. As of 2019, 5.7 million adults, most age 65 or older, were estimated to be living with AD in the United States (US). Finding effective therapeutics to delay the onset and treat AD is
- [Webcast: Promoting Safe Medication Use and Storage with the Alliance for Aging Research and UpAndAway](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/webcast-promoting-safe-medication-use-and-storage-with-the-alliance-for-aging-research-and-upandaway/) - This webcast will focus on medicine storage education specifically for seniors and the communities who serve them. The webcast aims to inform and engage collaborators and stakeholders in the senior health/aging space around the issue of safe medicine storage and disposal, both to keep young grandchildren safe from accidental medicine poisoning and abuse, and to protect curious teens from accessible medicines that can be abused. Tips for medicine adherence will also be addressed.
- [Webcast: How Does the Public View CER & Cost-Cutting Measures?](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/webcast-how-does-the-public-view-cer-cost-cutting-measures/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research and the Harvard School of Public Health as we discuss the results of a 4-country public opinion survey (U.S., U.K., Italy and Germany) that explores public views on comparative effective research, its promise and its limitations.
- [Valve Disease Day Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/valve-disease-day-twitter-chat/) - Save the date for the annual Valve Disease Day Twitter Chat! Follow @ValveDiseaseDay on Twitter.
- [Vaccines and Older Adults Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/vaccines-and-older-adults-twitter-chat/) - On September 22, at 1 p.m. ET, The Alliance for Aging Research and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) hosted a Twitter Chat on the importance of vaccines for older adults.
- [Understanding the Alzheimer's Epidemic](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/understanding-the-alzheimers-epidemic/) - Please join us on March 11 for two special events to learn about the epidemic of Alzheimer's, its consequences and the promise of research.
- [Turning Discovery Into Health: Learn About the Latest at the National Institute on Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/turning-discovery-into-health-learn-about-the-latest-at-the-national-institute-on-aging/) - Join us and learn about the NIA’s current funding situation and how increased investment in preventing, treating or curing diseases of aging is one of the most effective strategies in reducing national spending on healthcare.
- [Translating Innovation to Impact](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/translating-innovation-to-impact/) - This important meeting will bring together researchers, implementers, and government thought-leaders to explore the state of translation of evidence-based interventions to help individuals with Alzheimer’s disease remain healthy and independent longer—whether at home or in the community—while also reducing stress on family caregivers.
- [Time to Act: What You Need to Know About Medicare’s Proposed TAVR Decision and How to Lend Your Voice to Make a Difference](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/medicare-tavr-webinar/) - On March 26, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its updated proposed decision on Medicare coverage for a less-invasive heart valve disease treatment called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Unfortunately, the update continues to base patient access on hospitals’ procedural volume ahead of equal access and quality care for patients. The extensive
- [The Value of Alzheimer's Therapies](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-value-of-alzheimers-therapies/) - The ACT-AD coalition announces the results of a new study, showing the economic impact of delaying new treatments for Alzheimer's disease, concluding that such treatments would be worth trillions of dollars to Americans.
- [The Stem Cell Summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-stem-cell-summit/) - A global community of key stakeholders will gather on October 2-3 to learn what's new, share ideas, search for solutions and focus on advancing stem cell research from "the bench to the bedside." The summit will focus on diabetes, cancer, spinal cord injury and paralysis, cardiovascular disease, aging and Parkinson's, ALS and neurological disorders.
- [The Silver Book®: Cancer Briefing and Luncheon](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-cancer-briefing-and-luncheon/) - On May 21st, join the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the Personalized Medicine Coalition and American Association for Cancer Research, as we discuss the latest volume and policy factsheet from the Alliance's Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation series, which shines the spotlight on the human and economic burden of cancer.
- [The Silver Book: Vision Loss Briefing](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-vision-loss-briefing/) - In partnership with the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research, the Alliance for Aging Research will launch the second volume of The Silver Book: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation, an almanac of 1,000s of facts and statistics on the burden of chronic disease, and the value of innovation in reducing that burden. Speakers will discuss the burden of vision loss in the United States, as well as the current landscape of vision research.
- [The Silver Book: Vaccines - Hill Release Event](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-vaccines-hill-release-event/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, as we discuss the latest volume of the Alliance's Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation, which shines the spotlight on the human and economic burden of infectious diseases, and explores the value of vaccines in reducing these burdens.
- [The Silver Book: Vaccination - Fact Sheet Release Call](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-vaccination-fact-sheet-release-call/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, as we introduce our latest fact sheet in the Silver Book series.
- [The Silver Book: Thrombosis Briefing](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-thrombosis-briefing/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association and StopAfib.org, as they discuss the latest volume of the Alliance's Silver Book, which shines the spotlight on the human and economic burden of these and other types of thrombosis, and explores the value of innovation in reducing these burdens.
- [The Silver Book: Slaying the Medicare Dragons - Neurological Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-slaying-the-medicare-dragons-neurological-diseases/) - In the third of four briefings looking at the growing burden of chronic disease and the promise of innovation, the Alliance for Aging Research will focus on neurological diseases.
- [The Silver Book: Slaying the Medicare Dragons - Heart Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-slaying-the-medicare-dragons-heart-disease/) - In the second of four briefings looking at the growing burden of chronic disease and the promise of innovation, the Alliance for Aging Research focused on heart disease.
- [The Silver Book: Slaying the Medicare Dragons - Cancer](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-slaying-the-medicare-dragons-cancer/) - In the first of four briefings looking at the growing burden of chronic disease and the promise of innovation, the Alliance for Aging Research focuses on cancer.
- [The Silver Book: Persistent Pain Hill Briefing](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-persistent-pain-hill-briefing/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the American Osteopathic Association, American Chronic Pain Association, and the U.S. Pain Foundation, as they discuss the latest volume of the Alliance's Silver Book®, which shines the spotlight on the human and economic burden of persistent pain and explores the value of innovation in reducing these burdens.
- [The Silver Book: Osteoporosis Briefing](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-osteoporosis-briefing/) - In partnership with the National Osteoporosis Foundation, the Alliance for Aging Research will launch the latest volume of The Silver Book: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation, an almanac of 1,000s of facts and statistics on the burden of chronic disease, and the value of medical innovation in reducing that burden. Speakers will discuss the burden of osteoporosis in the U.S., as well as the current landscape of osteoporosis research.
- [The Silver Book: Neurological Disease Briefing](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-neurological-disease-briefing/) - In partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Parkinson's Action Network, the Alliance for Aging Research will launch the latest volume of The Silver Book: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation, an almanac of 1,000s of facts and statistics on the burden of chronic disease, and the value of medical innovation in reducing that burden. Speakers will discuss the burden of neurological disease in the U.S., as well as the current landscape of neurological disease research.
- [The Silver Book: Healthcare-Associated Infections Call-In Event](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-healthcare-associated-infections-call-in-event/) - On July 22nd, join the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology as they are joined by experts discussing this urgent problem. The centerpiece of this discussion will be the latest fact sheet from the Alliance's Silver Book, which shines the spotlight on the human and economic burden of health-care associated infections, and explores the value of innovation in reducing these burdens.
- [The Silver Book: Diabetes Briefing](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-silver-book-diabetes-briefing/) - The Alliance for Aging Research launched the latest volume of The Silver Book: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation, an almanac of 1,000s of facts and statistics on the burden of chronic disease, and the value of medical innovation in reducing that burden. Speakers discussed the burden of diabetes in the U.S., as well as the current landscape of diabetes research.
- [The Real-World Medicare Costs of Alzheimer’s Disease: Considerations for Policy and Care Release Event and Panel Discussion](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/alzheimers-disease/) - A panel was held on Thursday, June 27 to discuss the release of the Alliance's July Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy article, “The Real-World Medicare Costs of Alzheimer’s Disease: Considerations for Policy and Care.” We believe there is great value in showing the “real-world” cost impact to Medicare to emphasize how Alzheimer’s disease
- [The New Age of Aging:  Are Longer Lives a Good Thing?](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-new-age-of-aging-are-longer-lives-a-good-thing/) - In a discussion moderated by documentary filmmaker Perri Peltz, Mailman School of Public Health Dean Linda P. Fried, and Alliance for Aging Research Founder Dan Perry will share perspectives on the new frontier of an aging population. Together, they will dive into research on the effects of aging on societies, how aging is perceived today, and the future of aging. What will today’s younger people experience when they are old?
- [The Medicare Advantage Experience: Perspectives from Providers and Beneficiaries](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-medicare-advantage-experience-perspectives-from-providers-and-beneficiaries/) - The Coalition for Medicare Choices (CMC) invites you to a briefing to hear from providers, health care stakeholders, and members of the coalition about why Medicare Advantage is such a critical choice for nearly 16 million Americans who rely on it.
- [The Impact of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) and Policy Driven Solutions to Improve Prevention and Treatment](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-impact-of-healthcare-associated-infections-hai-and-policy-driven-solutions-to-improve-prevention-and-treatment/) - The Alliance for Aging Research will convene a one-day meeting in Washington, D.C. on September 16, 2014 for leaders of organizations that represent the interests of older consumers and those who care for the aging population.
- [The Healthspan Imperative Premiere](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/the-healthspan-imperative-premiere/) - The Alliance for Aging Research invites you to attend the premiere of The Healthspan Imperative, a film about our next great national priority.
- [Teleconference Explains Ways to Reduce Medicare Costs](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/teleconference-explains-ways-to-reduce-medicare-costs/) - The most effective way to slow Medicare spending is to reduce the cases of preventable chronic conditions and incorporate evidence-based care coordination into the traditional Medicare program. Kenneth E. Thorpe, PhD, professor of Health Policy and Management at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health along with colleague Daniel Perry, president and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research, suggest adopting specific initiatives such as transitional and team-based care, comprehensive medication therapy management, and health coaching to slow the growth in spending and improve quality of care. The team will host a teleconference on Thursday, December 13 from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. to discuss these recommendations.
- [TAVR Hill Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/tavr-hill-day/) - The Heart Valve Disease Policy Task Force will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, September 26 to brief members of Congress and their staff about how Medicare’s reimbursement policy may affect access to a critically-important and often patient-preferred treatment for heart valve disease – transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). In June, the Centers for Medicare
- [Survey Release Webcast: Valve Disease Awareness & the Patient Experience](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/survey-release-webcast-valve-disease-awareness-the-patient-experience/) - On August 31 the Alliance for Aging Research held a webcast to announce the release of new survey results on valve disease awareness in the U.S. and on the experiences of valve disease patients as they are diagnosed and seek treatment.
- [State of Stem Cell Advocacy Conference](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/state-of-stem-cell-advocacy-conference/) - Americans for Cures Foundation welcomes new and experienced advocates of all diseases and conditions to learn approaches that can further their advocacy for the facts and promise of stem cell research.
- [Sixth Annual Patient-Reported Outcome Consortium Workshop](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/sixth-annual-patient-reported-outcome-consortium-workshop/) - On April 29-30, 2015 the Sixth Annual Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Consortium Workshop was held in Silver Spring, Maryland.
- [Silver Book: Parkinson's Disease Briefing](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/parkinsons-briefing/) - A new Silver Book Fact Sheet will highlight the human and economic burden of Parkinson’s disease—featuring the first-look at data from a new study from the Michael J. Fox Foundation and The Lewin Group. Speakers will give an overview of this data, discuss exciting innovation in the field, and provide the patient perspective. *Lunch will be
- [Senate Aging Committee Healthy Aging Expo](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/senate-aging-committee-healthy-aging-expo/) - Come to the Health Aging Expo and visit the Alliance for Aging Research's booth to learn more about the Healthspan Campaign and advances in Geroscience at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)!
- [Senate Aging Comm. Roundtable: "Tackling Diseases of Aging"](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/senate-aging-comm-roundtable-tackling-diseases-of-aging/) - “Tackling Diseases of Aging: Why Research Collaboration Matters” Members’ Roundtable
- [Rules of Engagement in Drug Development](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/rules-of-engagement-in-drug-development/) - The first rule of patient engagement is that patients come first! Even though patient engagement currently occurs across a wide range of venues through a wide range of mechanisms, this rule may not always be considered. Appropriate types of engagement need to be implemented at critical times in the drug development process in order to generate meaningful, useful information from the patient perspective. The purpose of this issue panel is to present the patient view on how to get patient engagement right. The goal of this panel is to identify principles for meaningful patient engagement during medical product development.
- [Roundtable Discussion with the FDA and CMS](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/roundtable-discussion-with-the-fda-and-cms/) - Convened by the Alliance for Aging Research, this expert roundtable provided an opportunity for leaders from FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) and CMS’ Center for Clinical Standards and Quality to discuss their respective roles in the path from approval to national coverage of medical products.
- [Research and Clinical Development in Lewy Body Dementia](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/upcoming-webinar-research-and-clinical-development-in-lewy-body-dementia/) - Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All Dementias (ACT-AD), in collaboration with the Lewy Body Dementia Association, is hosting an hour-long webinar on cutting-edge research on Lewy Body dementia (LBD). The webinar will cover LBD as a priority for drug development, the genetic overlap between LBD and other forms of dementia, and LBD biomarkers. This webinar is only
- [Regulatory Transformation: As Alzheimer's Disease Science, Research and Advocacy Move Toward Earlier Detection and Intervention, How Will Researchers Adapt to this Evolution?](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/regulatory-transformation-as-alzheimers-disease-science-research-and-advocacy-move-toward-earlier-detection-and-intervention-how-will-researchers-adapt-to-this-evolution/) - In order to identify the appropriate clinical trial endpoints – those which demonstrate clinical meaningfulness of treatment effects in the earlier stages of disease – a robust dialogue between researchers, regulators, patients, and caregivers must take place. In this session, a panel of notable researchers, informed advocates, and regulatory experts will present an overview of the current paradigm, discuss the anticipated challenges as research focuses earlier, and debate future requirements.
- [Rally for Medical Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/rally-for-medical-research/) - On September 18, 2014, a broad coalition of groups from the medical research advocacy community will meet with House and Senate offices in Washington, D.C., to urge Congress to make funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) a national priority. Join the Rally for Medical Research Hill Day to raise awareness during a critical time about the urgent need for an increased investment in the NIH to improve health, spur more progress, inspire more hope and save more lives.
- [Practical Applications of Aging Research for Drug Discovery](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/practical-applications-of-aging-research-for-drug-discovery/) - The event will showcase the research projects in aging research to the leaders of the pharmaceutical industry. The symposium will comprise into the three sessions relevant to the drug discovery companies.
- [PIPC's 5th Annual Forum: Building a Patient-Centered Health System](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/pipcs-5th-annual-forum-building-a-patient-centered-health-system/) - The Partnership to Improve Patient Care (PIPC) held its fifth annual forum, entitled “Building a Patient-Centered Health System,” on November 19, 2014.
- [Pay it Forward: Volunteer for COVID-19 Clinical Trials](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/pay-it-forward-volunteer-for-covid-19-clinical-trials/) - The Alliance for Aging Research and Operation Warp Speed (OWS) will be hosting a webinar discussion on Tuesday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m. ET about a new “one-stop shopping” online portal that will lay out in plain language the three medical pathways currently available through OWS to the public in order to accelerate enrollment across all COVID-19
- [One Year Later: FDASIA and its Impact for Diseases of Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/one-year-later-fdasia-and-its-impact-for-diseases-of-aging/) - Join us for One Year Later: FDASIA and its Impact for Diseases of Aging.
- [Obesity and Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/obesity-and-aging/) - The Alliance for Aging Research presented an educational briefing on Capitol Hill that addressed the affects of obesity on the aging population. Experts in the field of aging discussed the link between obesity and age-related chronic disease and the research underway to better understand the impact of obesity on older Americans. This briefing was part of the "Diseases in the Shadows” series focusing on dangerous and elusive health conditions that afflict millions of older people.
- [Nutrition for a Healthy Life: Eating Right at Every Age Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/nutrition-for-a-healthy-life-eating-right-at-every-age-twitter-chat/) - On May 23, at 1 p.m. ET, the Alliance for Aging Research and the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University will host a Twitter Chat on healthy eating as we age, the impact of nutrition on health, and recognizing the signs of malnutrition.
- [NIH Geroscience Interest Group (GSIG) Summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/nih-geroscience-interest-group-gsig-summit/) - The summit will bring together scientific experts in the fields of aging biology and chronic disease from NIH Institutes and Centers, as well as leading academic institutions, to examine how aging itself contributes to disease and how advanced knowledge and successful translation of research has the potential to delay the main processes of aging and subsequently the onset of chronic diseases common in older individuals.
- [NIH ADRD Conference](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/nih-adrd-conference/) - At this conference, leading neuroscientists, physicians, and public and private stakeholders will discuss key challenges and special opportunities in research on Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias.
- [New Survey Finds Vaccine Discussions Are a Low Priority at the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: Experts Discuss Implications and Opportunities](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/vaccines-survey-webinar/) - A recent survey distributed to primary care physicians and nurse practitioners found that vaccine discussions as part of prevention planning are a low priority at the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit; and, that more education is needed to overcome patient awareness barriers. The online survey was commissioned by the Alliance for Aging Research in order to
- [NCPIE Stakeholders' Forum 'Seeking Solutions: Advancing Our Understanding of the Safe Use of Acetaminophen](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/ncpie-stakeholders-forum-seeking-solutions-advancing-our-understanding-of-the-safe-use-of-acetaminophen/) - Cynthia Bens, the Vice President of Public Policy at the Alliance for Aging Research, presented a talk about Public Attitudes on Regulatory Changes Affecting Pain Management at the NCPIE Stakeholder Forum on March 19, 2015.
- [National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-twitter-chat/) - We invite all patients, family caregivers, health educators, healthcare professionals, and those who care about heart valve disease to share their experiences and engage in an important conversation during the National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Twitter chat. We will discuss the importance of the first annual awareness day, the impact of heart valve disease
- [National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-twitter-chat-2/) - Want to help raise awareness of heart valve disease? Participate in the National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Twitter Chat on February 22, 2019! Join Valve Disease Day partners and organizations from 1-2 p.m. on the 22nd using the #ValveDiseaseDay hashtag. Don't forget to follow the official Valve Disease Day Twitter account (https://twitter.com/valvediseaseday) for the latest
- [National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day/) - National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22nd—during American Heart Month—is an annual day dedicated to increasing recognition of the specific risks and symptoms of heart valve disease, improve detection and treatment, and ultimately save lives. With education and advocacy, we can reduce the number of people who lose their independence and their ability
- [Medication Safety 101: Usage, Storage, and Disposal Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/medication-safety-101-usage-storage-and-disposal-twitter-chat/) - The Alliance for Aging Research, In partnership with the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition, the American Association of Poison Control Centers, CHPA Educational Foundation, and the National Council on Patient Information & Education:, will host a Twitter chat on March 23 aimed at educating participants on how to safely choose, take, and store OTC medications; and safely dispose of all unwanted medications.
- [Maximizing the Value of Healthy Aging to Society](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/maximizing-the-value-of-healthy-aging-to-society/) - Join the Bipartisan Policy Center and the Alliance for Aging Research to explore the work of MetLife Foundation Silver Scholar Award® winner, David A. Wise, the John F. Stambaugh Professor of Political Economy, Emeritus at the Harvard Kennedy School, and to discuss the broader issues of assessing value in aging. This award, administered by the Alliance for Aging Research, honors the work of researchers whose scholarship increases our understanding of the value of healthy life after 65 and continued medical innovations that help people live longer in good health.
- [Lifestyle and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/lifestyle-and-age-related-macular-degeneration-amd/) - Please join us for an Eye-Healthy Luncheon Briefing, Lifestyle and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), recognizing International AMD Awareness Week 2011, and featuring National Eye Institute (NEI) clinician-scientist Emily Chew, MD.
- [Interventions for People with Alzheimer's and Caregivers](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/interventions-for-people-with-alzheimers-and-caregivers/) - Topic: Translation of evidence-based interventions for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their caregivers. On January 10 the Administration for Community for Community Living will host a lively discussion with Katie Maslow, MSW, Scholar-in-Residence at the Institute of Medicine, author of a new white paper, Translating Innovation to Impact. This conference call is
- [Heart Valve Disease Day Virtual Celebration](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/heart-valve-disease-day-virtual-celebration/) - Join Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22 for the Valve Disease Day Fifth Anniversary Annual Celebration! We look forward to celebrating a heart valve patient and visionary, a leading cardiologist and champion of health equity, a dedicated partner, a heart valve institute that is leading the charge in innovation, and all of the
- [Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Facebook Live](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-facebook-live/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research and the American Heart Association on Tuesday, February 16 at 1 p.m. for a discussion with Dr. Gary Gibbons, Director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), and Dr. Frank Evans, Program Director in NHLBI’s Heart Development and Structural Diseases Branch. Dr. Gibbons
- [Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/heart-valve-disease-awareness-day/) - On February 22, 2019, join more than 69+ non-profits, advocacy organizations, professional societies, and hospitals and heart centers from around the world in their efforts to increase recognition of heart valve disease risks and symptoms, and improve detection and treatment. The goal of the annual awareness day on February 22 is to do just that,
- [Healthspan Campaign Kick Off](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/healthspan-campaign-kick-off/) - When it comes to health care reform, there’s no FREE lunch – except today! Join us for a free lunch and the release of the new report on how funding aging research can increase longevity and in return reduce health costs.
- [Health Affairs Issue Briefing, Economic Trends & Quality Trade-offs](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/health-affairs-issue-briefing-economic-trends-quality-trade-offs/) - Please join Health Affairs Founding Editor John Iglehart on Tuesday, October 8, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, for a Health Affairs briefing at which we unveil the October 2013 issue, "Economic Trends And Quality Trade-offs."
- [GSIG Spring Seminar: Nutrition, Fasting, Longevity, and Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/gsig-spring-seminar-nutrition-fasting-longevity-and-diseases/) - The Trans-NIH GeroScience Interest Group (GSIG) holds its spring seminar with Dr. Valter Longo,the Edna Jones Professor in Gerontology and Professor in Biological Science and the Director of the University of Southern California Longevity Institute.
- [Going for the Longevity Dividend](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/going-for-the-longevity-dividend/) - At this international gathering organized by the Alliance for Aging Research, prominent scientists called for governments and health care organizations worldwide to invest in the extension of healthy human life in order to produce a "Longevity Dividend" for nations with aging populations.
- [Getting Ready for Valve Disease Day 2020 - Webcast](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/getting-ready-for-valve-disease-day-2020-webcast/) - 2020 is just around the corner, and we're kicking things off by getting you excited and prepared for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22nd! We welcome you to join us for a Valve Disease Day 2020 webcast on Wednesday, January 8th from 1:00PM - 2:00PM EST to learn more about the awareness day,
- [Getting it Right: Drug Pricing That Works for Patients & The Medicare Program](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/getting-it-right-drug-pricing-that-works-for-patients-the-medicare-program/) - Join us on October 14th as we explore policy changes that may improve patient access in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program.
- [Florence S. Mahoney Making A Difference Award Reception](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/florence-s-mahoney-making-a-difference-award-reception/) - Please join us on June 24 as the Alliance for Aging Research honors Erik Fatemi for his distinguished public service and commitment to the medical research community.
- [FDA/CMS Summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/fda-cms-summit/) - Join us at the FDA/CMS Summit, THE biopharma event that facilitates direct dialogue between biopharma executives, investors and FDA/CMS regulators to explain complex regulatory and reimbursement policy.
- [FDA/AD Allies Meeting on Combination Therapy Development](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/fda-ad-allies-meeting-on-combination-therapy-development/) - To address critical issues in the development of new Alzheimer’s disease treatments, the Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACT-AD) coalition and the Critical Path Institute will co-host the fifth-annual FDA/AD Allies Meeting. This annual meeting sponsored by ACT-AD brings together leaders in Alzheimer’s drug development from the patient advocacy community, federal health and regulatory agencies, academic research, and the private sector for focused discussions on key issues surrounding the development and regulation of Alzheimer’s drugs and therapies.
- [Enhancing the Development and Use of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Drug Development](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/enhancing-the-development-and-use-of-patient-reported-outcomes-in-drug-development/) - The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform at the Brookings Institution presents "Enhancing the Development and Use of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Drug Development." The Alliance's Vice President of Public Policy, Cynthia Bens, will serve as a panelist during the first session of the workshop, "Experience with the FDA Guidance on PROs: Evidentiary Standards."
- [DON'T MISS A BEAT: The Latest on Heart Valve Disease Research & Policy (A Capitol Hill Briefing)](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/dont-miss-a-beat-the-latest-on-heart-valve-disease-research-policy-a-capitol-hill-briefing/) - On Wednesday, September 26, join the Heart Valve Disease Policy Task Force for an educational lunch briefing to learn about: the latest in heart valve disease research from leadership at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the heart valve disease patient experience, the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) National Coverage Determination from the Centers
- [Diseases in the Shadows III: Focus on Oral Care and the Elderly](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/diseases-in-the-shadows-iii-focus-on-oral-care-and-the-elderly/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research for a Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill that addresses the impact of poor oral care on the vulnerable elderly. Experts in the field of aging and geriatric oral care will discuss the importance of oral health care in ensuring the overall well-being of older Americans and explore what can be done to improve delivery and access to care. This briefing is the final in a three-part "Diseases in the Shadows III" series focusing on dangerous, yet elusive health conditions that afflict millions of older Americans.
- [Diseases in the Shadows III: Focus on Delirium in Older Patients](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/diseases-in-the-shadows-iii-focus-on-delirium-in-older-patients/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research for a Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill that addresses the occurrence and impact of delirium developed in a hospital setting on our aging population. This briefing is the second in the three part "Diseases in the Shadows III" series focusing on dangerous, yet elusive health conditions that afflict millions of older Americans.
- [Diseases in the Shadows III: Focus on Caregiver Mortality](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/diseases-in-the-shadows-iii-focus-on-caregiver-mortality/) - Experts in the field of caregiver health and aging will explore the mortality effects of caregiving and discuss what can be done through policy to improve the lives of the millions of individuals who care for ailing loved ones every day. This briefing is the first of a three-part “Diseases in the Shadows III” series focusing on dangerous, yet elusive health conditions that afflict millions of older Americans.
- [DIA 28th Annual EuroMeeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/dia-28th-annual-euromeeting/) - The Alliance is proud to share that Cynthia Bens, our Vice President of Public Policy, will present on a panel at the DIA 28th Annual EuroMeeting in Hamburg, Germany.
- [Clinical Meaningfulness in Drug Development for Early Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/clinical-meaningfulness-in-drug-development-for-early-alzheimers-disease/) - This meeting will explore challenges related to the current means of measuring clinical meaningfulness at earlier stages of Alzheimer’s disease, including mild Alzheimer’s dementia.
- [Celebrating A Year Without A Stroke Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/celebrating-a-year-without-a-stroke-twitter-chat/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research and its partners for a Twitter Chat on the importance of stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AFib) on May 16 at 2 p.m. EST.
- [Celebrate the First-Ever National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day - Educational Briefing](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/celebrate-the-first-ever-national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-educational-briefing/) - Join us for an educational lunch briefing to learn about: the latest in heart valve disease research from the director of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, leading treatments from the former president of The Society for Thoracic Surgeons, and inspiring stories from two AHA Heart Valve Ambassadors.
- [Celebrate Grandparents Day and Learn the Truth About Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/celebrate-grandparents-day-and-learn-the-truth-about-vaccines/) - This Grandparents Day, Generations United and the Alliance for Aging Research are sharing important facts about vaccines with older adults who are often the truth tellers in their families and communities. Getting the truth about vaccination to share with loved ones and friends can help stop disinformation, address vaccine hesitancy, and protect more people through
- [CAD/PAD Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/cad-pad-twitter-chat/) - Atherosclerosis is the narrowing or hardening of arteries from the build-up of plaque that can block normal blood flow or break-off and cause a clot. When atherosclerosis occurs in the arteries that supply blood to the brain, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) develops and is major risk factor for stroke. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) occurs when
- [Briefing: Potential Impacts of CER on Patient Access](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/briefing-potential-impacts-of-cer-on-patient-access/) - This briefing will educate and inform stakeholders, advocates, and thought leaders on what needs to be done to ensure that CER reduces health care costs without compromising quality of care.
- [Better American Health, More American Jobs: PDUFA & MDUFA](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/better-american-health-more-american-jobs-pdufa-mdufa/) - Please join us for a discussion of the critical issues facing Congress as it prepares to reauthorize PDUFA and MDUFA in 2012.
- [Atrial Fibrillation Task Force Symposium](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/atrial-fibrillation-task-force-symposium/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is convening a one-day meeting in Washington, D.C. on behalf of the AFib Optimal Treatment Task Force for key stakeholders from government, academia, provider, stroke and heart, caregiver and patient advocacy organizations.
- [Annual Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/annual-board-of-directors-meeting/) - Annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Aging Research.
- [Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 2016 Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at the Willard InterContinental Hotel. The Alliance proudly honored the following individuals for their contributions to advance the science of human aging: Speakers Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) 2016 Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging Congresswoman Maxine
- [Alliance for Aging Research 25th Anniversary Gala](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/alliance-for-aging-research-25th-anniversary-gala/) - The Alliance for Aging Research will hold its 25th Anniversary Bipartisan Congressional Awards Gala on Tuesday September 13, 2011 in Washington, D.C.
- [Alliance Co-Hosts Briefing on AMD](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/alliance-co-hosts-briefing-on-amd/) - The Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR), in conjunction with AMD Alliance International, Alliance for Aging Research, Association for Research in Vision and Opthalmology (ARVO), European Vision Institute (EVI), Lighthouse International, continues its education about eye and vision research with an Eye-Healthy Luncheon Briefing recognizing International AMD Awareness Week 2012, and featuring National Eye
- [Aging Research at the National Institute on Aging (NIA): Live Long and Prosper (House Briefing)](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/aging-research-at-the-national-institute-on-aging-nia-live-long-and-prosper-house-briefing/) - Please join the Friends of the National Institute on Aging (FoNIA)—a coalition of more than 50 academic, patient-centered and non-profit organizations that supports the research and training missions of the NIA—for an hour-long briefing to learn about the groundbreaking research and educational efforts of the NIA. There will also be an informative discussion of NIA’s funding by leading advocacy organizations.
- [Aging and Healthy Lifespan Conference](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/aging-and-healthy-lifespan-conference/) - Over the next 20 years, the population of Americans over age 65 is expected to double, and health care spending is projected to increase by 25%. With an aging society, it is crucial to understand the challenges and address the opportunities to target diseases of aging, such as cancer and type 2 diabetes, to allow people to live longer, healthier lives. The Aging & Healthy Lifespan Conference, being held at the Harvard Medical School, will address these timely issues.
- [Aging 2008](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/aging-2008/) - On Friday, June 27th, leading scientists and thinkers in stem cell research and regenerative medicine will gather in Los Angeles at UCLA for Aging 2008 to explain how their work can combat human aging and the sociological implications of developing rejuvenation therapies. Alliance for Aging Research Executive Director Daniel Perry will be among the experts who will share insights with the audience.
- [Aged to Perfection: A Benefit for the Alliance for Aging Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/aged-to-perfection-a-benefit-for-the-alliance-for-aging-research/) - Please join us at this wine tasting benefit event for the Alliance for Aging Research.
- [Age-Related Macular Degeneration Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/age-related-macular-degeneration-twitter-chat/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research, the BrightFocus Foundation, Prevent Blindness, Age-Related Macular Degeneration Partnership, and Research to Prevent Blindness, for a Twitter chat on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). We will discuss the importance of AMD, how the disease affects vision over time, how patients can minimize their risk of getting AMD, and available treatment options.
- [Affordability and Access: Medicare Part D and Drug Pricing Reform Proposals](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/affordability-and-access-medicare-part-d-and-drug-pricing-reform-proposals-2/) - Join the Northern Virginia Health Policy Forum on Tuesday, August 3 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. ET to discuss the challenges Medicare beneficiaries face in affording drugs through their Part D coverage and how the redesign proposals will impact patients. Speakers include: Douglas Holtz Eakin, President, American Action ForumMichael Ward, Vice President of Public Policy,
- [Advancing the Health of an Aging Population: Groundbreaking Research Supported by the NIA](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/advancing-the-health-of-an-aging-population-groundbreaking-research-supported-by-the-nia/) - Please join the Friends of the National Institute on Aging to hear about the groundbreaking aging research that is being supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) on June 30 at 2 p.m. on Capitol Hill.
- [Advancing Alzheimer's Innovation](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/advancing-alzheimers-innovation/) - This forum will focus on best practices in care delivery to support Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, whether in institutions or at home.
- [ACT-AD Member Summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/act-ad-member-summit/) - On September 27th, ACT-AD members will get together via the Internet to discuss the activities and future initiatives of ACT-AD.
- [A Quick Look at Alzheimer's: Pocket Film Screening & Reception](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/a-quick-look-at-alzheimers-pocket-film-screening-reception/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research as we screen five short films written and directed by David Shenk, the author of The Forgetting.
- [A Post-Election Conversation with Celinda Lake and Sheila Burke](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/a-post-election-conversation-with-celinda-lake-and-sheila-burke/) - Please join the Alliance for Aging Research for a "day after" conversation on the impact of the 2012 elections with our special guests, Celinda Lake and Sheila Burke, moderated by Sue Peschin, COO of the Alliance for Aging Research.
- [9th Annual FDA/Alzheimer's Disease Allies Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/9th-annual-fda-alzheimers-disease-allies-meeting/) - The ACT-AD Coalition will hold its 9th Annual FDA/Alzheimer’s Disease Allies Meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
- [7th International Workshop on Aging & HIV](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/7th-international-workshop-on-aging-hiv/) - The International Workshop on HIV & Aging remains the only platform in the world for international exchange and dialogue with a cross-disciplinary team of experts involved in HIV and aging research. The meeting gathers a steady international community of researchers and healthcare professionals attributing to the workshop’s credibility within the field. The compact size of the meeting stimulates interaction, and encourages collaboration, which is considered one of the most effective elements of this program. After participating in this activity, participants will: • Identify age-related clinical complications found in the aging HIV-infected patient • Integrate the latest scientific research into daily clinical care to improve the quality of life of these patients • Identify the future challenges faced by this expanding population of elderly HIV infected patients The meeting will have a two day program consisting of invited lectures, abstract-driven scientific presentations and poster sessions where the latest developments will be reviewed and evaluated in order to identify important topics for future research, develop better approaches to treatment, and create a strategic agenda for future management problems associated with HIV and aging. For more information, please go here.
- [4th World Parkinson Congress](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/4th-world-parkinson-congress/) - More than 3,500 people from 65 countries will attend World Parkison Conference where they will learn about cutting edge science, clinical research and comprehensive care from some of the most renowned health professionals, researchers, and advocates who are living with Parkinson's.
- [43rd Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/43rd-annual-meeting-of-the-american-aging-association/) - The American Aging Association with the Alliance for Aging Research presents Slowing Aging: Signaling, Stress Resistance, Stem Cells, and Small Molecules, Insights from Old and New Models with "The Role of Mitochondria in Aging" Pre-Meeting.
- [3rd Annual Focus on Eye Health National Summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/3rd-annual-focus-on-eye-health-national-summit/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the the third annual Focus on Eye Health National Summit. At the Summit, Prevent Blindness will release a new report projecting the potential burden and economic impact of vision problems into the future.
- [27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2020dinner/) - The Alliance for Aging Research will hold the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.
- [25th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2018dinner/) - The Alliance for Aging Research will hold the 25th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the United States Institute of Peace.
- [24th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/24th-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 24th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at the Willard InterContinental Hotel.
- [20th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/20th-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research as we honor those who are helping advance the science of human aging for our 20th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Gala.
- [20th Anniversary Celebration: Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/20th-anniversary-celebration-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - Join us at the 2006 Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner as we honor those who have been powerful advocates for research and medical technology to improve the health and independence of aging Americans.
- [2021 Roundtable Discussion](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2021rt/) - The 2021 Roundtable Discussion will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
- [2020 Roundtable Discussion](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2020rt/) - The 2020 Roundtable Discussion will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.
- [2019 Roundtable Discussion](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2019rt/) - The 2019 Roundtable Discussion was held on Tuesday, September 17, 2018 at the United States Institute of Peace.
- [2019 Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2019dinner/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 2019 Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the United States Institute of Peace.
- [2018 Roundtable Discussion](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2018rt/) - The 2018 Roundtable Discussion was held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the United States Institute of Peace.
- [2017 Roundtable Discussion](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2017-roundtable-discussion/) - The 2017 Roundtable Discussion, held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at the Willard InterContinental Hotel, focused on CMS and FDA Progress on Improving Health Outcomes for Older Patients.
- [2016 Roundtable Discussion](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2016-roundtable-discussion/) - Progress Toward Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug and Medical Device User Fee Programs to Benefit Older Adults Overview Every five years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must seek reauthorization of its user fee programs. The core purpose of user fees is to fund direct review activities for drugs, medical devices, generic and biosimilar
- [2016 Annual Aging in Motion (AIM) Coalition Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2016-annual-aging-in-motion-aim-coalition-meeting/) - The Aging in Motion (AIM) Coalition will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
- [2015 Roundtable Discussion](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2015-roundtable-discussion/) - The Alliance brought together the perspectives of both U.S. and European officials at the roundtable, Aligning Regulatory Processes for an Aging Population, to highlight strategies to align regulatory activities for medical products targeted at the aging population. Some areas of focus for the discussion were the appropriate inclusion of older adults in clinical trials, how best to employ scientific and data-driven initiatives to enable more rapid access to new medical products, and engagement in public-private partnerships to accelerate innovation.
- [2015 BIO International Convention](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2015-bio-international-convention/) - In 2015 the BIO International Convention is headed to the heart of the U.S. biopharma industry. Join the Alliance's Vice President of Public Policy, Cynthia Bens, as she presents two sessions during this exciting conference.
- [2015 Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2015-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - On September 29, 2015, the Alliance for Aging Research honored those who help to advance the science of human aging at our 22nd Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner.
- [2014 Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2014-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 21st Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at the Willard InterContinental Hotel.
- [2010 World Stem Cell Summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2010-world-stem-cell-summit/) - The World Stem Cell Summit is the flagship international event uniting the stem cell community by bringing together scientists, patients, advocates, business people, investors, educators, ethicists, policy makers, government representatives, and others to network and learn from each other. In 2010, the Summit will attract more than 1,200 attendees from 30 nations, 60 exhibitors and more than 200 endorsing organizations and media partners from around the world.
- [2007 Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2007-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - Join us for the 2007 Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner, honoring powerful advocates for research and medical technology to improve the health and independence of aging Americans.
- [19th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/19th-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - Join the Alliance for Aging Research as we honor those who are helping advance the science of human aging for our 19th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Gala.
- [17th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/17th-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - The Alliance for Aging Research will hold its 17th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner on Tuesday September 14, 2010 in Washington, D.C.
- [16th International Conference on Alzheimer's Drug Discovery](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/16th-international-conference-on-alzheimers-drug-discovery/) - This annual Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) conference brings together academic and industry scientists intent on accelerating the development of innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Participate in this exclusive opportunity to hear presentations by ADDF-funded investigators on the forefront of finding treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
- [16th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/16th-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held its 16th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner on Tuesday September 15, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
- [15th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/15th-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held its 15th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner on Tuesday September 16, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
- [13th Annual FDA/ACT-AD Allies Meeting – Common Threads: Learning from the Related Dementias](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/13th-annual-fda-act-ad-allies-meeting-common-threads-learning-from-the-related-dementias/) - The Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All Dementias (ACT-AD) Coalition’s 13th virtual annual meeting will explore the current therapeutic and research landscape for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The meeting will include presentations on cross-cutting issues between different forms of dementia. The meeting will also feature a forum for receiving updates on the National Institutes of Health’s
- [12th Annual FDA/Alzheimer's Disease Allies Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/12th-annual-fda-alzheimers-disease-allies-meeting/) - Diversifying the Therapeutic Pipeline for Alzheimer's Disease: From Targets to Trials The Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease (ACT-AD) Coalition's 12th Annual FDA/Alzheimer's Disease Allies Meeting, Diversifying the Therapeutic Pipeline for Alzheimer's Disease: From Targets to Trials, will take place Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at The Bethesdan Hotel. For more information, visit https://act-ad.org/event/12th-annual-fda-alzheimers-disease-allies-meeting/.
- [#TAVRHillDay Training Webinar](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/tavrhillday-training-webinar/) - Join the Heart Valve Disease Policy Task Force on Friday, September 21 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. for a free webinar during which you will learn how to contact your members of Congress by phone, email and social media and tell them how important it is for heart valve disease patients to have access to
- [#Save4Health Twitter Chat: Planning for Health Costs in Retirement](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/save4health-twitter-chat-planning-for-health-costs-in-retirement/) - This Twitter chat held on Wednesday, October 18 discussed the health costs associated with retirement and insights on how older adults can prepare. The chat can be followed using #Save4Health.
- [#MAW2017: Identifying, Addressing, and Avoiding Malnutrition/Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/maw2017-identifying-addressing-and-avoiding-malnutrition-twitter-chat/) - The National Council on Aging (NCOA) will host a Twitter chat during Malnutrition Awareness Week™ on September 19, 2017.
- [#GivingTuesday - Support #HealthyAging on November 27, 2018](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/support-healthyaging-on-givingtuesday-november-27-2018/) - #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. This #GivingTuesday, join the Alliance
- [Sponsors](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2021rt/sponsors/) - The Alliance thanks and recognizes the generous sponsors* of the 2021 Roundtable Discussion: 35th Anniversary Roundtable Sponsors Roundtable Supporters Roundtable Innovators Better Medicare Alliance Biophytis Consumer Healthcare Products Association Cytokinetics HealthyWomen King & Spalding National Pharmaceutical Council Pfizer Inc Pharmaceutical Care Management Association Peterson Wilmarth and Robertson LLP WomenHeart *all sponsors confirmed as
- [Sponsors](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2021awards/sponsors/) - The Alliance thanks and recognizes the generous sponsors* of the 28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards: 35th Anniversary Award Underwriter Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors AbbVie Inc. BrightFocus Foundation Edwards Lifesciences Corporation Gilead Sciences, Inc. Lundbeck LLC Novartis Peterson Wilmarth and Robertson LLP U.S. Pharmacopeia *all sponsors confirmed as of September 8, 2021
- [Media Sponsor](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2021rt/media-sponsor/) - The Alliance thanks and recognizes the official Media Sponsor of the 2021 Roundtable Discussion:
- [Media Sponsor](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2021awards/media-sponsor/) - The Alliance thanks and recognizes the official Media Sponsor of the 28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards:
- [Honorees](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2021awards/honorees/) - Each year, the Alliance holds the Bipartisan Congressional Awards to honor individuals and companies making great strides to further aging research and innovation in aging. The Awards also have a deeper purpose: to remind lawmakers of the nation’s bipartisan commitment to advance medical research to improve the lives of millions of Americans. The 28th Annual
- [FDA Roundtable](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2021rt/fda-roundtable/) - Looking Ahead: A Conversation on the Future of Regulatory Science and Medical Innovation for Older Adults 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern The life sciences industries are going through a period of unprecedented innovation as both a reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid rate at which technology and big data are advancing. To
- [CMS Roundtable](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2021rt/cms-roundtable/) - CMS Roundtable: Lessons from COVID-19: How to Better Care for our Nation’s Older Adults 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare challenges facing older adults in the U.S. healthcare system, illustrating the need for approaches that overcome barriers to care. Integrated care coordination, targeted guidance for nursing home providers, and
- [Committee](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2021awards/committee-2/) - The Alliance is honored to work with the distinguished members of the Heroes in Health Committee:
- [Sponsors](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2020rt/sponsors/) - The Alliance thanks and recognizes the generous sponsors of the 2020 Roundtable Discussion: Roundtable Sponsors Roundtable Supporters Roundtable Innovators Better Medicare Alliance Biophytis BrightFocus Foundation Consumer Healthcare Products Association HealthyWomen National Pharmaceutical Council Pfizer Inc. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association PWR U.S. Pharmacopeia WomenHeart
- [Sponsors](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2020dinner/sponsors/) - The Alliance thanks and recognizes the generous sponsors of the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards: Award Underwriters Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors AbbVie Inc. Lundbeck LLC Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
- [Committee](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2020dinner/committee/) - The Alliance is honored to work with the distinguished members of the Heroes in Health Committee:
- [FDA Roundtable](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2020rt/fda-roundtable/) - A Transformative Year: A Conversation with the FDA on COVID-19 and Medical Innovation for Older Adults in 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is having one of its most transformational years to date. The agency is working around the clock to address COVID-19, beginning negotiations for FDA Reauthorization
- [Media Sponsor](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2020rt/media-sponsor/) - The Alliance thanks and recognizes the official Media Sponsor of the 2020 Roundtable Discussion:
- [Media Sponsor](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2020dinner/media-sponsor/) - The Alliance thanks and recognizes the official Media Sponsor of the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards:
- [Honorees](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2020dinner/honorees/) - Each year, the Alliance holds the Bipartisan Congressional Awards to honor individuals and companies making great strides to further aging research and innovation in aging. The Awards also have a deeper purpose: to remind lawmakers of the nation’s bipartisan commitment to advance medical research to improve the lives of millions of Americans. Learn about the
- [CMS Roundtable](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2020rt/cms-roundtable/) - Ensuring Appropriate Care in the COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 World for Older Adults 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern The disproportionate impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on older adults illustrates the need for enhanced medical and social supports for our aging population. While the focus remains on preventing the spread of COVID-19 and
- [Sponsors](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2019rt/sponsors/) - The Alliance thanks and recognizes the generous sponsors of the 2019 Roundtable Discussion: Roundtable Sponsor Edwards Lifesciences Corporation GlaxoSmithKline UnitedHealth Group Roundtable Supporter Biotechnology Innovation Organization Merck Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- [Roundtable #2](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2019rt/roundtable-2/) - FDA Trends in Real-World Evidence, Digital Technology, and Medical Device Approvals, and Potential Impacts on Medical Care for Older Adults 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM Over the past year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been pursuing an impressive agenda to update its regulatory and statutory framework to keep pace with the rapid scientific
- [Roundtable #1](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2019rt/roundtable-1/) - New Interventions and Care Delivery Models to Promote Value for Older Adult Beneficiaries 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM As the population ages, there is a growing need for care delivery models that can provide high quality and lower-cost health care to America’s older adults. There have been innovative projects put forth by CMMI that seek
- [Sponsors](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2019dinner/sponsors/) - The Alliance thanks and recognizes the generous sponsors of the 2019 Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner: Award Underwriters Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Alkermes, Inc. Better Medicare Alliance Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals LLC Omnicom Health Group Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers of America PWR Roivant Sciences Copper Sponsors Abbvie Inc. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. Amgen Biophytis
- [Award Winners](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2019dinner/awardees/) - Each year, the Alliance holds a Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner to honor individuals and companies making great strides to further aging research and innovation in aging. The Alliance dinner also has a deeper purpose: to remind lawmakers of the nation’s bipartisan commitment to advance medical research to improve the lives of millions of Americans. The
- [Committee](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2019dinner/committee/) - The Alliance is honored to work with the distinguished members of the 2019 Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner Committee:
- [Roundtable #2](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2018rt/rt2/) - A Conversation with FDA on MDUFA, PDUFA, & 21st Century Cures Implementation 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM FDA had a transformational year in 2017. Congress passed negotiated agreements to reauthorize the prescription drug and medical device user fee programs and FDA began implementation of relevant provisions within the 21st Century Cures Act. The user fee
- [Award Winners](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2018dinner/awardees/) - The 25th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner featured the following awards: Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging: presented each year to a Democratic member of Congress who is leading the way for policies encouraging medical research, innovation, and care to benefit Americans as they grow older. Distinguished Public Service Award: presented each year to a Republican
- [Committee](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2018dinner/committee/) - The Alliance was honored to work with the distinguished members of the 25th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner Committee:
- [Sponsors](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2018dinner/sponsors/) - The Alliance thanks and recognizes the generous sponsors of the 25th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner: Award Underwriters Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Alkermes, Inc. Applied Policy, LLC Better Medicare Alliance Consumer Healthcare Products Association Edwards Lifesciences Corporation Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Lundbeck LLC Omnicom Group National Pharmaceutical Council Novartis
- [Sponsors](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2018rt/sponsors/) - The Alliance thanks and recognizes the generous sponsors of the 2018 Roundtable Discussion: Roundtable Sponsor Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Merck Roundtable Supporter Biotechnology Innovation Organization GlaxoSmithKline
- [Roundtable #1](https://www.agingresearch.org/events/2018rt/rt1/) - A Conversation with CMMI, AHRQ, and PCORI on Value-Based Purchasing 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM With the passage of MACRA and Hospital Value-Based Purchasing, physician and hospital payments have moved toward performance-based pricing. However, the meaning of “paying for value” varies among patients/family caregivers, industry, and payers. Value frameworks do not currently capture the unique

## News Items

- [20 Organizations Push CMS to Finalize Changes to Expand Access to TAVR](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/20-organizations-push-cms-to-finalize-changes-to-expand-access-to-tavr/) - The Alliance for Aging Research, Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD), and 18 other patient advocacy, provider, and caregiver organizations submitted comments to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on their Proposed Decision Memo for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) (CAG-00430R2, NCA-CAL-321). The groups applauded the proposed decision and the transformative change updates
- [Alliance Testimony to Senate Committee on the Judiciary Supports PERA Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-testimony-to-senate-committee-on-the-judiciary-supports-pera-act/) - Today, Alliance for Aging Research President & CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, delivered the following testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, “From Genes to Machines: The Patent Eligibility Debate”: Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and members of the Committee, thank you so much for the opportunity to be here. Before I get started I also want
- [Alliance: Proposed OMB Rule Would Undermine Reliance on Science in Grant Process](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-proposed-omb-rule-would-undermine-reliance-on-science-in-grant-process/) - The Alliance for Aging Research today sent comments on the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (Docket Number OMB-2026-0034). “The Alliance opposes this regulation as it strikes the very core of scientific method and scientific integrity,” said Scott Frey, Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Government Relations.
- [Alliance and Partners Urge USP to Include "Disease Modifying Therapies" Class in Medicare Model Guidelines](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-urges-usp-to-include-disease-modifying-therapies-class-in-medicare-model-guidelines/) - Yesterday, the Alliance for Aging Research and partner advocacy organizations submitted a comment letter to the United States Pharmacopeia's (USP) in response to its draft Medicare Model Guidelines V.10.0 (the “MMG V.10.0”). The MMG are a USP–developed classification system for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which groups Medicare Part D–covered prescription drugs into categories and classes
- [Alliance, 20 Clinician Advocacy Organizations to VRBPAC: mRNA Flu Vaccine Option is Important for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-20-clinician-advocacy-organizations-to-vrbpac-mrna-flu-vaccine-option-is-important-for-older-adults/) - The Alliance for Aging Research led 20 organizations in a sign-on letter to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) ahead of its June 18 meeting on Safety and Effectiveness of MFLUSIVA (Influenza Vaccine, mRNA) manufactured by Moderna TX Inc. The letter urges the consideration of the MFLUSIVA
- [Thank You, CMS, for Proposing Broader Medicare Access to TAVR](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/thank-you-cms-for-proposing-broader-medicare-access-to-tavr/) - The following is a statement from Sue Peschin, MHS, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research regarding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) newly released proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) update for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). The proposed updates to Medicare’s national TAVR coverage policy represent a transformative milestone for
- [Alliance Comments: Proposed Rule on Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs is Promising, but Needs Greater Oversight](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-comments-proposed-rule-on-interoperability-standards-and-prior-authorization-for-drugs-is-promising-but-needs-greater-oversight/) - The Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Rule on Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs. The Alliance is encouraged that CMS is taking steps to mitigate the growing negative impact of prior authorization (PA) on patients, caregivers and their providers through timely electronic transmission
- [Testimony: IP Proposal Would Weaken Innovation Ecosystem Older Adults Urgently Need](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/testimony-ip-proposal-would-weaken-innovation-ecosystem-older-adults-urgently-need/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted written testimony to the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet ahead of the June 4 hearing, “Medicines and IP: Balancing Innovation and Access,” regarding the Eliminating Thickets to Increase Competition (ETHIC) Act and the Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act. The Alliance
- [Citizen Petition: BLAs for FDA-Approved Vaccines Endanger Lives, Illegal](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/citizen-petition-calling-for-revocation-of-blas-for-fda-approved-covid-19-vaccines-would-endanger-lives-and-is-not-legally-supported/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted public comments in response to the Children's Health Defense's Citizen Petition that called for the revocation of Biologics License Applications (BLAs) for the FDA-approved COVID-19 Vaccines. The Alliance opposes the petition and believes that: Moderna and Pfizer satisfied the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Investigational New Drug (IND), and clinical
- [Alliance to VRBPAC: Timely Flu Strain Selection Critical to 2026-2027 Season](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-vrbpac-timely-flu-strain-selection-critical-to-2026-2027-season/) - Today, Alliance for Aging Research President & CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, delivered public comment at the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meeting. Her comments highlighted a written comment letter from the Alliance that was also submitted to VRBPAC. The comments: Urge the FDA to provide manufacturers with a timely strain recommendation for the 2026-2027 flu
- [Alliance to VRBPAC: COVID-19 Vaccines Remain Our Best Defense](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-vrbpac-covid-19-vaccines-remain-our-best-defense/) - Today, Alliance for Aging Research Director of Health Programs Katrin Werner-Perez provided oral comments at the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meeting. Her comments highlighted a letter sent to VRBPAC ahead of the meeting which was signed by more than 30 other organizations. In short, the letter urges VRBPAC and the
- [Poll: Respondents More Likely to Vote for U.S. Congressional Candidates who Support Requiring Medicare to Broaden Patient Access to TAVR](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/poll-respondents-more-likely-to-vote-for-u-s-congressional-candidates-who-support-requiring-medicare-to-broaden-patient-access-to-tavr/) - When the FDA first approved Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) 15 years ago in 2011, it was an important, less-invasive advancement for older adults with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) who needed their heart valves replaced but were too ill or frail to withstand open-heart surgery. Today, TAVR is now considered the standard of care
- [Alliance Urges the CDC's ICD-10 Committee to Deny the Request for a Proposed ICD-10-CM Code for "Adverse Effect of COVID-19 Vaccines"](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-urges-the-cdcs-icd-10-committee-to-deny-the-request-for-a-proposed-icd-10-cm-code-for-adverse-effect-of-covid-19-vaccines/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted public comments to the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) ICD-10-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee on the proposed addition of a COVID-19 vaccine-specific adverse effect code (T50.B25). In the comments, the Alliance raises concerns that while a new code would theoretically enable clinicians, researchers, and public health professionals to better
- [Project PAUSE Calls Upon CMS to Allow Policy Measure to Distinguish Between Appropriate and Inappropriate Use of  Antipsychotics](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/project-pause-calls-upon-cms-to-allow-policy-measure-to-distinguish-between-appropriate-and-inappropriate-use-of-antipsychotics/) - On behalf of our Project PAUSE (Psychoactive Appropriate Use for Safety and Effectiveness) coalition allies, today, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted testimony to the Senate Appropriations Committee to urge inclusion of report language in the FY27 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) appropriation bill. The proposed language — which builds upon our
- [Alliance Urges CMS to Protect Insulin Delivery Access for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/the-alliance-for-aging-research-calls-on-cms-to-protect-insulin-delivery-access-for-older-adults/) - Today, the Alliance wrote a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz urging the agency to enforce formulary requirements that protect Medicare beneficiaries' access to insulin delivery supplies. An increasing number of Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PD) plans are limiting coverage of insulin delivery devices such as pen needles, safety
- [Alliance Calls on ICER to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Value Assessment Right for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-calls-on-icer-to-get-covid-19-vaccine-value-assessment-right-for-older-adults/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted public comments on the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review's (ICER) Draft Evidence Report on Vaccines for COVID-19. COVID-19 remains a serious and ongoing threat to older Americans and is responsible for an estimated 360,000 to 520,000 hospitalizations and up to 60,000 deaths annually. In the comments, the Alliance
- [CMS Town Halls Explore Patient and Clinician Experiences](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/cms-town-halls-explore-patient-and-clinician-experiences/) - This month, the Alliance joined policymakers and experts in discussions examining select drug prices for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program's Initial Price Applicability Year 2028 (IPAY). During the town halls, the Alliance provided remarks on behalf of older Americans living with HIV, agitation as a result of Alzheimer's disease, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
- [ASAP Act Offers Avenue to Unprecedented Hope for Earlier Diagnosis, Treatment of Alzheimer’s](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/asap-act-offers-unprecedented-hope-for-earlier-diagnosis-treatment-of-alzheimers/) - Sponsored by the Alliance for Aging Research and produced in partnership with The Hill, the program, “Getting a Diagnosis ASAP: Progress in Early Alzheimer’s Detection” convened lawmakers, Alzheimer’s advocates, physicians and researchers. The event kicked off with a sponsor segment interview with Alliance for Aging Research President & CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, and Jay Reinstein, an Alzheimer’s
- [Report, Podcast Episode Offer Hope for Managing NPS ](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/report-podcast-episode-offer-hope-for-managing-nps/) - A new report released today from the Alliance for Aging Research offers hope and practical tips for patients and their families navigating the unpredictable and often misunderstood challenges of neuropsychiatric symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) can include anxiety and depression, agitation, apathy, psychosis, sleep disturbances, and wandering. Taking care of a loved one who is experiencing these symptoms can be challenging, especially when there
- [Statement: Preliminary Ruling on Vaccine Schedule, ACIP Reinforces Science Over Politics](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/preliminary-ruling-on-vaccines-acip-reinforces-science-over-politics/) - Following today’s announcement that a federal judge from Massachusetts blocked U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. from implementing a series of decisions on vaccines made over the last year, Alliance for Aging Research President & CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement: Today’s preliminary injunction ruling by U.S. District
- [Alliance: GLOBE and GUARD's Reliance on International Reference Pricing Risks Restricting Patient Access](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-globe-and-guards-reliance-on-international-reference-pricing-risks-restricting-patient-access/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation’s (CMMI) proposed Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) and Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs (GUARD) drug pricing models, warning that both demonstrations rely on international reference pricing approaches that would tie Medicare drug payments to prices
- [2025 Heroes in Health Convenes Changemakers, Champions for Older Adults ](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/2025-heroes-in-health-convenes-changemakers-champions-for-older-adults/) - “Trust, Empowerment, and Healthy Aging” was the theme of the 2025 Heroes in Health Celebration held September 30. More than 300 policymakers, patient advocates, industry partners, researchers, health education experts, and more filled the iconic Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C., to hear important insights and honor four individuals who have made it their life’s purpose to improve the lives of
- [Alliance Leads 70 Supporting Lawsuit to Overturn Recent Changes to Childhood Immunization Schedule](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-leads-70-supporting-lawsuit-to-overturn-recent-changes-to-childhood-immunization-schedule/) - More than 70 organizations signed on to a press statement released today that supports the plaintiffs in American Academy of Pediatrics et al. v. Kennedy et al., a legal case that will decide the future of U.S. vaccine policy. The list of sign-on organizations is listed below. The statement of support backs the lawsuit’s request
- ['Listen to Your Heart' to Understand Your Risk for Common, Often Fatal Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/listen-to-your-heart-to-understand-your-risk-for-common-often-fatal-disease/) - Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day is February 22 Today officially kicks off American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of heart conditions and heart healthy lifestyles. Led by the Alliance for Aging Research, on February 22 and throughout the month, more than 130 organizations, and countless advocates and individuals across the globe will mark Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day by joining together to
- [Alliance Convenes Experts in Alzheimer's at 18th Annual FDA/ACT-AD Allies Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-convenes-experts-in-alzheimers-at-18th-annual-fda-act-ad-allies-meeting/) - The Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All neuroDegenerative Diseases (ACT-AD) 18th annual meeting was held today in Washington, D.C. The day-long meeting explored the current therapeutic and research landscape for Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative conditions. The Alliance convened experts from academia; biomedical companies; the FDA and the National Institutes of Health (NIH); as well as members
- [Alliance Responds to FDA on 'Increasing Access to Nonprescription Drugs'](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-responds-to-fda-on-increasing-access-to-nonprescription-drugs/) - The Alliance responded to a Request for Information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, asking the public to share their perspectives on how to increase access to nonprescription drugs. The FDA intends to use the information to inform their plans for a public meeting to be held later in 2026. In September 2025, the
- [Alliance Urges CMS to Modernize TAVR CED](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-urges-cms-to-modernize-tavr-ced/) - Today, the Alliance submitted public comment urging CMS to modernize the TAVR National Coverage Determination by removing Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) and expanding national coverage to all FDA-approved indications for both symptomatic and asymptomatic aortic stenosis. The letter emphasizes that TAVR has been the established standard of care since 2017, with more than a
- [Kim Love Appointed to Alliance for Aging Research Board of Directors](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/kim-love-appointed-to-alliance-for-aging-research-board-of-directors/) - Long-time health and research advocate with background in government affairs will lend expertise The Alliance for Aging Research announces a new member appointed to the organization’s Board of Directors: Kim Love. She was formally approved for the position during a special Virtual Board Meeting in early December. Kim Love serves as Senior Director of Government
- [Statement: Wholesale Slashing of the Child and Adolescent CDC Immunization Schedule is Illegal and Dangerous](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/statement-wholesale-slashing-of-the-child-and-adolescent-cdc-immunization-schedule-is-illegal-and-dangerous/) - The following is a statement from Sue Peschin, MHS, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research regarding changes announced to the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule. “The wholesale slashing of the child and adolescent CDC immunization schedule by HHS political appointees is illegal and represents a dangerous departure from evidence‑based public health practice. Vaccine
- [Alliance, 40+ Partners Appeal to Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines Ahead of Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-40-partners-appeal-to-advisory-commission-on-childhood-vaccines-ahead-of-meeting/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research and 40+ partner organizations submitted a letter to the Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV), writing to express our support for the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program as a cornerstone of U.S. vaccine infrastructure and public health. The VICP was created to uphold the “grand bargain” by ensuring that, in
- [Alliance, 60 Partner Organizations Appeal to ACIP Ahead of December Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-60-partner-organizations-appeal-to-acip-ahead-of-december-meeting/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research sent a sign-on letter to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) which meets today and Friday, December 4-5. The letter, led by the Alliance and signed by 60 partner organizations, recommends that: ACIP preserve clinician and parental choice by maintaining the universal birth dose and schedule for
- [Report: Major Flaws in CMS Nursing Home Quality Measure Hindering Alzheimer’s Care](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/report-major-flaws-in-cms-nursing-home-quality-measure-hindering-alzheimers-care/) - Project PAUSE Urges Reform of Nationwide Metric Used to Determine Prescribing Antipsychotics in Long-Term Care Settings Washington, D.C. (November 19, 2025) — Project PAUSE (Psychoactive Appropriate Use for Safety and Effectiveness) today announced the release of a new white paper, Assessing the Impact of the Long-Stay Antipsychotic Medication Quality Measure on Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
- [New Survey Reveals Critical Gaps in Awareness and Understanding of Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-survey-reveals-critical-gaps-in-awareness-and-understanding-of-agitation-in-alzheimers-dementia/) - The Alliance for Aging Research’s survey spotlights misconceptions aboutagitation symptoms and their toll on unpaid and family caregivers WASHINGTON, DC – Nearly half (49%) of those caring for someone experiencing agitation symptoms as part of their Alzheimer’s dementia reveal that the agitation symptoms are harder to manage than memory loss alone, according to a new
- [New Film Distinguishes Various Risks and Treatments for Respiratory Viruses](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-film-distinguishes-various-risks-and-treatments-for-respiratory-viruses/) - Respiratory viruses like the common cold, influenza (flu), and COVID-19, are especially common during the fall and winter months. While these illnesses often start with similar symptoms, like a cough, fever, sore throat, or runny nose, they aren’t all the same. And understanding the differences can help you protect yourself and those around you. A
- [Two Prestigious Leaders Appointed to Alliance for Aging Research Board of Directors](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/two-prestigious-leaders-appointed-to-alliance-for-aging-research-board-of-directors/) - Digital and Regulatory Policy expert, former Administration on Aging Deputy Assistant Secretary will lend expertise Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Aging Research announces two new members appointed to the organization’s Board of Directors: Carla Cartwright and Edwin Walker. The two were formally approved for the positions at the Alliance’s Fall 2025 Board meeting. Carla
- [Experts Explain Changes to 2026 Medicare Part D and How to get the Best ‘Bang for Your Buck’](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/experts-explain-changes-to-2026-medicare-part-d-and-how-to-get-the-best-bang-for-your-buck/) - With Medicare prescription-drug benefits changing in 2026, Part D drug plan beneficiaries need to be aware of options in order to minimize their costs at the pharmacy counter in the coming months. Sponsored by the Alliance and produced in partnership with The Hill, the program, “Bang for Your Buck: Get the Most from Your 2026 Medicare Drug
- [Alliance Letter: Proposed Tariffs Could Compromise Access to Needed Medical Technologies](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-letter-proposed-tariffs-could-compromise-access-to-needed-medical-technologies/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research provided input on the Department of Commerce’s Section 232 investigation into personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical equipment, including devices. The letter explains how proposed tariffs could compromise access to consistent and affordable life-saving medications for millions of older Americans. An excerpt: “The MedTech and Medical Device industry improves
- [New Film, Resources Help Navigate Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-film-resources-help-navigate-open-enrollment-for-medicare-part-d/) - A new film, “What to Know About Managing Your Medicare Prescription Drug Costs in 2026” is also available in Spanish, and shorter PSA versions at LowerOutOfPocketCosts.org. “These new materials provide timely guidance to help people make informed decisions about managing their prescription drug costs,” said Lindsay Clarke, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of
- [Alliance Testimony in Support of the PERA Act to Senate Committee on the Judiciary: 'When Patent Law Works, Patients Benefit'](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-testimony-in-support-of-the-pera-act-to-senate-committee-on-the-judiciary-when-patent-law-works-patients-benefit/) - Today, Alliance for Aging Research President & CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, delivered the following testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, "The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act — Restoring Clarity, Certainty, and Predictability to the U.S. Patent System": "Chairman Tillis, Ranking Member Schiff, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to
- [75 Organizations Representing Public Health, Patients, Family Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals Send Letter to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/mor