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• Fact Sheet
  The Silver Book: Atrial Fibrillation
  
  February 2013 | Alliance for Aging Research
  Related topics: Aging Research  Cardiovascular Disease  Health  Medical Innovation  Policy  Prevention  Stroke  
  
  
  Atrial fibrillation impacts between 2.7 and 6.1 million adults and can lead to stroke, heart failure, dementia, disability, and death. It also costs a tremendous amount of money--at least $6.65 billion each year. This latest factsheet from The Silver Book brings the leading data on the burden of the disease and the value of innovation to reduce that burden, all into one place.
• Report
  The Silver Book: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation - Thrombosis
  
  March 2011 | Alliance for Aging Research
  Related topics: Cardiovascular Disease  Health  Medical Innovation  Policy  Prevention  Research  Stroke  
  
  
  This latest volume in the important Silver Book collection focuses on atrial fibrillation, stroke, and venous thromboembolism--three of the most common causes of and results of thrombosis. The data in this volume emphasize the tremendous burden of thrombosis, especially as our population ages, as well as the potential value of innovation in reducing this burden.
• Report
  2009 Task Force on Aging Research Funding
  
  May 2009
  Related topics: Aging Research  Alzheimer's Disease  Arthritis  Brain Health  Cancer  Cardiovascular Disease  Caregiving  Diabetes  Federal Funding  Geriatric Training  Health  Incontinence  Medical Innovation  Men's Health  Mental Health  Osteoporosis  Other Diseases of Aging  Parkinson's Disease  Persistent Pain  Policy  Research  Stroke  Vision Loss  Women's Health  
  
  
  The 2009 Task Force on Aging Research Funding--more than 65 non-partisan disease groups, patient advocates, and foundations--urges Congress and the President to restore a national commitment to medical research on behalf of America's aging population. This year's report of the Task Force calls for a at least a 7% increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2010. It also presents data on the burden of diseases and conditions that predominately affect older Americans, highlights the emerging research the NIH is doing to decrease these burdens, and serves as a resource for policymakers working to establish the funding levels necessary to advance healthy aging.
• Report
  2007 Task Force Report on Aging Research Funding
  
  April 2007 | Alliance for Aging Research
  Related topics: Aging Research  Alzheimer's Disease  Arthritis  Cancer  Cardiovascular Disease  Caregiving  Diabetes  Federal Funding  Geriatric Training  Health  Incontinence  Medical Innovation  Men's Health  Mental Health  Osteoporosis  Other Diseases of Aging  Parkinson's Disease  Persistent Pain  Prevention  Stroke  Vision Loss  Women's Health  
  
  
  The 2007 Task Force on Aging Research Funding--more than 85 non-partisan disease groups, patient advocates, and foundations--urges Congress and the President to chart a better course for medical research on behalf of America's aging population. This year's report of the Task Force calls for a 6.7% increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2008. It also presents data on the burden of 27 diseases and conditions that predominately affect older Americans, highlights some of the exciting work the NIH is doing to decrease these burdens, and serves as a resource for policymakers working to establish the funding levels necessary to advance healthy aging.
• Report
  The Silver Book:
  Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation
  
  March 2006 | Alliance for Aging Research
  Related topics: Alzheimer's Disease  Cancer  Cardiovascular Disease  Diabetes  Federal Funding  Health  Medical Innovation  Parkinson's Disease  Research  Stroke  
  
  
  The Silver Book is a unique almanac of references that the Alliance has compiled to spotlight the impact of chronic disease on our aging population and health care system, and the significant impact medical breakthroughs will have on future health care use and expenditures. Much of the information on this topic is buried in dense and detailed reports and peer-reviewed papers and is spread out amongst many important publications. The Silver Book brings together statistics and data culled from over 130 of these reports and articles, from more than 85 agencies, organizations, and experts. The information is presented in an easy-to-use format that we hope brings it to the fingertips of those shaping policy.
  
  The Silver Book is also available on-line in a searchable database that is regularly updated. Visit The Silver Book On-line to find the latest data, download presentation slides, submit data, and find-out about Silver Book events.