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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.
- [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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- [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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- [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/)
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- [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
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- [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

- [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/more-than-70-organizations-representing-public-health-patients-family-caregivers-and-healthcare-professionals-send-letter-to-the-cdcs-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices-acip/) - Today, 75 organizations representing public health, patients, family caregivers, and healthcare professionals sent a letter to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The letter states, “Vaccines represent one of our most effective tools in preventing disease and improving quality of life, throughout the lifespan. The proceedings and recommendations of the CDC’s ACIP have
- [75 Organizations Urge Congress to Support EPIC Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/75-organizations-urge-congress-to-support-epic-act/) - The Alliance for Aging Research joined the Global Coalition on Aging and nearly 75 patient and provider organizations, on a letter that urges congressional leaders to support the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act. The letter raises concerns about the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) “pill penalty,” which allows small-molecule drugs to face Medicare price
- [Alliance Poised to Celebrate 2025 Heroes in Health Event ](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-poised-to-celebrate-2025-heroes-in-health-event/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is gearing up to celebrate its commitment to champions for older adults at the 2025 Heroes in Health event. This year’s occasion will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the iconic Waldorf Astoria Washington, DC, and will be a memorable evening to celebrate Trust, Empowerment, and Healthy Aging.
- [Alliance to HHS: Eliminate CED, Long-Stay Antipsychotic Medication Quality Measure](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-hhs-eliminate-ced-long-stay-antipsychotic-medication-quality-measure/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to the agency's Request for Information, "Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation to Make American Healthy Again." The comments focus on two key issues: First, the Alliance urges elimination of Coverage with Evidence Development (CED)
- [Letter: Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Model Encourages Discriminatory Metrics](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/letter-most-favored-nation-drug-pricing-model-encourages-discriminatory-metrics/) - In a recent letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the Alliance for Aging Research opposes the proposed "Most Favored Nation" (MFN) drug pricing model, noting that it would reduce access to therapies for older Americans. The letter warns that tying U.S. drug prices to foreign systems could import discriminatory practices like
- [Letter to CMS on 2028 Drug Price Negotiation: Consider the Impact on Medical Research, Patient Outcomes](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/letter-to-cms-on-2028-drug-price-negotiation-consider-the-impact-on-medical-research-patient-outcomes/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Draft Guidance on the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program for 2028. In the letter, the Alliance urges CMS to consider the impact of its policies on medical research and patient outcomes, and to adopt
- [Alliance to ACIP: Seven Recommendations for June 25-26 Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-acip-seven-recommendations-for-june-25-26-meeting/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for their June 25-26 meeting. Alliance Director of Health Programs Katrin Werner-Perez, and Alliance President & CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, co-signed a public comment to ACIP recommending the following: Restore ACIP votes
- [Expert Guidance for Navigating Burdensome, Lesser-Known Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/expert-guidance-for-navigating-burdensome-lesser-known-symptoms-of-alzheimers-disease/) - New Video Series Empowers Caregivers to Address Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Washington, D.C. (June 10, 2025) — The Alliance for Aging Research is proud to announce the release of a new video series, Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms. The six videos aim to better support the behavioral and emotional challenges of
- [More than 60 Organizations Call on CMS to Improve Transparency, Curb Use of Utilization Management](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/nearly-70-organizations-call-on-cms-to-improve-transparency-curb-use-of-utilization-management/) - Expanded use of utilization management (UM) tools in the Medicare Part D program fueled 64 organizations to sign on to a letter today to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz urges CMS to take steps to better protect beneficiaries by improving transparency around the impact of changes
- [Statement: Kennedy’s Removal of ACIP Members is Shocking and Unscrupulous](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/statement-kennedys-removal-of-acip-members-is-shocking-and-unscrupulous/) - The following is a statement from Sue Peschin, MHS, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research regarding the June 9, 2025 announcement by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to remove all ACIP members from their position. The announcement by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
- [Our Analysis of the President’s FY 2026 Budget Proposal for HHS](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/our-analysis-of-the-presidents-fy-2026-budget-proposal-for-hhs/) - On Monday, June 2, 2025, the Trump Administration released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to Congress. Below is a general summary from Scott Frey, Alliance for Aging Research's Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations, highlighting topline provisions related to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). However, this summary is by
- [Alliance to VRBPAC: COVID-19 Recommendations Needed](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-vrbpac-covid-19-recommendations-needed/) - Today, Alliance Director of Health Education Katrin Werner-Perez delivered public comment at the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Committee (VRBPAC) meeting today. Her comments highlighted a sign-on letter led by the Alliance to VRBPAC featuring support of nearly 50 organizations. Good afternoon, my name is Katrin Werner-Perez, and I serve as the Director of
- [More than 45 Organizations Submit Public Comment Letter to VRBAC and the FDA on COVID-19 Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/more-than-45-organizations-submit-public-comment-letter-to-vrbac-and-the-fda-on-covid-19-vaccines/) - Today, more than 45 organizations submitted a comment letter urging the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBAC) and the FDA to: 1. Provide manufacturers with a timely recommendation regarding the 2025-2026 updated strain for COVID-19 vaccines for use in the United States, 2. Work to facilitate continued availability of both mRNA-based and protein-based
- [Briefing Outlines How Federal Budget Cuts Will Harm Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/briefing-outlines-how-federal-budget-cuts-will-harm-older-adults/) - Federal health policy has seen major shifts leaving millions of families and older Americans with new questions about their healthcare access. Speakers explained their perspectives on the impact of federal health agency RIFs; how proposed cuts in Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential programs will affect older Americans; and opportunities for positive change, such as PBM
- [Alliance Implores Energy & Commerce Committee to Consider Fallout of Proposed Medicaid Cuts](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-implores-energy-commerce-committee-to-consider-fallout-of-proposed-medicaid-cuts/) - If passed, at least 13.7 million Americans will lose benefits Alliance for Aging Research Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations Scott Frey released the following statement in response to the proposed legislation before the House Energy and Commerce Committee: Across every corner of our nation in recent weeks, a strong majority of
- [Alliance Urges Lawmakers to Reject Cuts to Federal Nutrition Programs ](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-urges-lawmakers-to-reject-cuts-to-federal-nutrition-programs/) - Alliance for Aging Research Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations Scott Frey released the following statement today about proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: The Alliance for Aging Research strongly opposes any cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is our nation’s most effective tool to fight hunger,
- [Alliance: Tariffs Could Compromise Life-Saving Medications](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-tariffs-could-compromise-life-saving-medications/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research provided input on the Department of Commerce’s Section 232 investigation into pharmaceutical imports. The letter explains how proposed tariffs could compromise access to consistent and affordable life-saving medications for millions of older Americans. An excerpt: “As you know, Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 authorizes the
- [Alliance Stands Firmly Against ‘Most Favored Nation’-type Price Controls in Upcoming Reconciliation Bill](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-stands-firmly-against-most-favored-nation-price-controls-in-upcoming-reconciliation-bill/) - Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement in response to recent efforts to apply “most favored nation”-type (MFN) drug price controls to Medicaid or other federal health programs in reconciliation: In its latest attempt to pay for a massive tax cut package, the White House is floating a
- [Statement: PERA Act will Help Discoveries Move Beyond the Lab, Reach Patients](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/statement-reintroduction-of-pera-act-will-help-new-discoveries-move-beyond-the-lab-reach-patients/) - Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) reintroduced the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA), a bipartisan effort to restore clarity and balance to the U.S. patent system by amending Section 101 of the Patent Act. Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, released the following statement: The Alliance applauds Senators
- [White Paper: Strong Intellectual Property Protections Improve Patient Access to Lifesaving Medicines](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/white-paper-strong-intellectual-property-protections-improve-patient-access-to-lifesaving-medicines/) - ### For more resources or to schedule an interview with a representative from the Alliance for Aging Research, please contact Katie Riley, Alliance Vice President of Communications at kriley@agingresearch.org. About the Alliance for Aging ResearchSince 1986, the Alliance for Aging Research has served as a trusted source of health information for both consumers and health
- [Public Comments to ACIP: 5 Recommendations for Updating Guidelines](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/public-comments-to-acip-5-recommendations-for-updating-guidelines/) - Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) convened to review scientific data and review vaccine recommendations. The advisory committee is scheduled to meet three times each year. As part of public comment, Alliance Director of Health Programs Katrin Werner-Perez and Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS,
- [Alliance to ACIP: Lower Risk-based Age for RSV, Maintain Transparency Through Votes and Committees](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-acip-lower-risk-based-age-for-rsv-maintain-transparency-through-votes-and-committees/) - Today, the Alliance submitted comments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for their April 15–16 meeting. The Alliance’s comments focus on the items on the agenda pertaining to older adults including RSV, the Vaccine for Children program, influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia, and measles. The comments applaud ACIP for
- [Statement: Federal Funding and Staffing Reductions will Hinder Effective Prevention, Treatment, and Care](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/statement-federal-funding-and-staffing-reductions-will-hinder-effective-prevention-treatment-and-care/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research joined with more than 20 leading neurological advocacy organizations on a joint statement urging an immediate halt to funding and staffing cuts that threaten progress in the prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s and related diseases. We, the undersigned organizations, are deeply concerned that additional reductions in
- [Organizations and Researchers to HHS: Reverse Federal Layoffs, Reduction in Force](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/50-organizations-to-hhs-reverse-federal-layoffs-reduction-in-force/) - The Alliance for Aging Research led nearly 50 organizations and individual researchers at U.S. universities in a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The letter expresses the group's fundamental concern that cuts to the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- [Alliance: Extreme Cuts to Federal Agencies will Harm Older Adults Most ](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-extreme-cuts-to-federal-agencies-will-harm-older-adults-most/) - Following yesterday’s announcement by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announcing his plan to “streamline” and make the agency “more efficient and more effective,” Scott Frey, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for the Alliance for Aging Research released the following statement: The Alliance for Aging Research is
- [Access to Treatments, Preserving Medicaid, and Keeping Americans Healthy are Main Themes at Health Next Summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/access-to-treatments-preserving-medicaid-and-keeping-americans-healthy-are-main-themes-at-health-next-summit/) - The speaker line-up (in order of appearance) included: Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Ranking Member, House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, who emphasized that federal research funding should prioritize scientific needs over political interests. She also expressed concern over misunderstanding of research institutions’ requirements and advocated for cost-effective research practices. Rep. Kim Schrier,
- [Alliance Statement on the Reintroduction of the Ensuring Pathways for Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-on-the-reintroduction-of-the-ensuring-pathways-for-innovative-cures-epic-act/) - Yesterday, Reps. Greg Murphy (R-NC), Don Davis (D-NC), and Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced H.R. 1492 the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act, a bipartisan effort to allow small-molecule treatments the same 13-year exemption period as biologics. Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, released the following statement: The Alliance applauds Reps.
- [Alliance, Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, and the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation Comment on Accelerated Approval Guidances](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-partnership-to-fight-chronic-disease-and-the-global-alzheimers-platform-foundation-comment-on-accelerated-approval-guidances/) - The Alliance for Aging Research, the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD), and the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) submitted comments today on both of the recently issued draft guidances on accelerated approval—Expedited Programs for Serious Conditions—Accelerated Approval of Drugs and Biologics (hereafter the “Programmatic Guidance”) and Accelerated Approval and Considerations for Determining Whether a
- [Nearly 150 from Alzheimer's, Related Diseases Community Urge Congress to Reject Medicaid and SNAP Cuts](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-145-others-oppose-funding-cuts-to-medicaid-snap/) - In a letter sent to U.S. Senate and House leaders and Hill health staff, the Alliance was joined by nearly 150 leading organizations and individuals to urge Congress to oppose any cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including those called for in the proposed budget resolution. These deep cuts will have a
- [Understanding Your Risk: Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/understanding-your-risk-heart-valve-disease/) - About the Alliance for Aging Research Since 1986, the Alliance for Aging Research has served as a trusted source of health information for both consumers and health care professionals on diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect older adults and has led numerous successful advocacy campaigns promoting the health and independence of older adults. Recognizing the
- [Former White House Advisor Joins Alliance for Aging Research Staff](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/former-white-house-advisor-joins-alliance-for-aging-research/) - Scott Frey assumes nonprofit’s role of Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations The Alliance for Aging Research announces the hiring of Scott Frey to fill the role of Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations. Frey, has more than 30 years of legislative and policy experience in Washington, D.C. Throughout
- [Alliance Opposes Potential for PDAB Expansion in Maryland](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-opposes-potential-for-pdab-expansion-in-maryland/) - The Alliance for Aging Research submitted a letter today opposing the proposed expansion of Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) in Maryland. The Alliance is concerned that SB357/HB424, which would enable the Maryland PDAB to set upper payment limits (UPLs) on prescription drugs that impact patients covered by commercial health plans, threatens to negatively impact the
- [Alliance Comments on Medicare Proposed Rule](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-comments-on-medicare-proposed-rule/) - In a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today, the Alliance for Aging Research commented on the proposed rule to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program for 2026. Among other points, the Alliance: Supports the provision allowing coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs): Obesity is a medical condition that
- [‘Trust in Science’ Briefing Highlights Need for Collaboration in Era of Misinformation](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/trust-in-science-briefing-highlights-need-for-collaboration-in-era-of-misinformation/) - Sponsored by the Alliance and produced in partnership with The Hill, the program, “Trust in Science: The High-Stakes Game for U.S. Public Health” gathered leaders in government, healthcare, science, and patient advocacy to answer these fundamental questions: What damage has already been done and what challenges lie ahead? Who decides what is true information versus misinformation? And
- [Alliance on Second Round of Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiations: Beneficiaries Deserve Better](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-on-second-round-of-drugs-selected-for-medicare-price-negotiations-beneficiaries-deserve-better/) - Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 15 additional drugs that will become eligible for drug price negotiation in 2027. The first 10 Part D drugs to be subject to Medicare price-setting were announced in July 2023. Adina Lasser, Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs with the Alliance for Aging
- [Letter: Advancing Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacy Services for Home-Based Medicare Patients](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/letter-advancing-access-to-long-term-care-pharmacy-services-for-home-based-medicare-patients/) - Today, the Alliance and 26 partner organizations sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, urging that the agency take action to expand access to long-term care (LTC) pharmacy services for Medicare beneficiaries living at home who require that expanded level of care. The letter emphasizes the critical
- [Protecting Patient Access: Advocating Against Barriers in Medicare Part D](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/protecting-patient-access-advocating-against-barriers-in-medicare-part-d/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research, alongside 36 partner organizations, sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the Agency to take action to safeguard Medicare beneficiaries’ access to necessary therapies amid upcoming changes to the Medicare Part D program in 2025. The letter highlights our growing concerns that without
- [Three Reasons for Urging FDA Reanalysis of Boxed Warnings on Antipsychotics](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/three-reasons-for-fda-reanalysis-of-boxed-warnings-on-antipsychotics/) - On December 10, the Margolis Institute for Health Policy at Duke University hosted a virtual public meeting, “Mortality and Antipsychotic Use in Dementia-related Behavioral Disorders.” The workshop’s objective was to review data regarding risks associated with medications in the antipsychotic class in older adults with behavioral and psychiatric symptoms associated with dementia. Alliance for Aging
- [Advocacy Win: Letter to CMS Outlines Need for Transparency, Education](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/advocacy-win-letter-to-cms-outlines-need-for-transparency-education/) - This month, U.S. Reps. H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) have sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, requesting transparency in 2025. This letter is the result of advocacy work the Alliance has done ensuring Medicare beneficiaries are protected and informed as sweeping reforms to the Part
- [White Paper: CMS Has the Legal Authority to Cover Anti-Obesity Medications](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/whitepaper-cms-has-the-legal-authority-to-cover-anti-obesity-medications/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, released a white paper titled, "CMS Has the Legal Authority to Cover Anti-Obesity Medications (and Should): A Legal, Regulatory and Policy Assessment." The white paper argues that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has the legal authority to
- [New Film Explains Three Flu Vaccines Options for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-film-explains-three-flu-vaccines-options-for-older-adults/) - The Alliance for Aging Research has released a new educational film, Flu and You: Getting the Right Vaccine for Your Age to help inform older adults and their loved ones about flu vaccine options designed for older immune systems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people over 65 get one of
- [Looming Medicare Changes, Rethinking Healthcare Value Assessment Focus of Live Event](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/looming-medicare-changes-rethinking-healthcare-value-assessment-focus-of-live-event/) - Following a showing of the Alliance’s latest educational film, How Medicare Drug Coverage Changes Will Impact You in 2025, Alliance President & CEO Sue Peschin kicked off the event with the sponsor segment interview with Joe Ruffolo, Senior Vice President & General Manager of The Hill, stressing the need for beneficiaries to be aware of
- [New Poll: Bipartisan Majority Believes Medicare Beneficiaries Should Have Access to FDA-approved Early Alzheimer’s Medications the Same Way They Do for All Other Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-poll-bipartisan-majority-believes-medicare-beneficiaries-should-have-access-to-fda-approved-early-alzheimers-medications-the-same-way-they-do-for-all-other-diseases/) - American voters are willing to pay more to ensure access and want Congress to step in if Medicare continues restricting access to Alzheimer's treatments WASHINGTON, DC — More than four in five voters (82%) favor requiring Medicare and other insurance companies to cover early Alzheimer’s treatments approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- [New Film Explains Cost-Saving Options for Medicare Part D](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-film-explains-cost-saving-options-for-medicare-part-d/) - A new film released this week from the Alliance for Aging Research details upcoming cost-saving changes to Medicare Part D plans and what beneficiaries need to do to take advantage of these options. The film, How Medicare Drug Coverage Changes Will Impact You in 2025 explains how to decrease out-of-pocket costs for prescriptions. In 2025,
- [Two Appointed to Alliance for Aging Research Board of Directors](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/two-appointed-to-alliance-for-aging-research-board-of-directors/) - Government Affairs Expert and Former FDA Deputy Commissioner will lend expertise Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Aging Research announces two new members appointed to the organization’s Board of Directors: Harmeet Dhillon and Janet Woodcock. The two were formally approved for the positions at the Alliance’s fall 2024 Board meeting. Harmeet Dhillon leads GSK’s Government
- [Heroes in Health Event Celebrates Commitment to Older Americans](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/heroes-in-health-event-celebrates-commitment-to-older-americans/) - “Hope, Resilience, and Healthy Aging” was the theme of the 2024 Heroes in Health Celebration held September 24. Nearly 300 policymakers, patient advocates, industry partners, researchers, health education experts, and more filled the iconic Waldorf Astoria, Washington, DC to hear important insights and honor five individuals who have made it their life’s purpose to improve
- [Medicare Encouraged to Adopt Policies on Diagnostics, Avoid Creating Additional CED Access Barriers](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/medicare-encouraged-to-adopt-policies-on-diagnostics-avoid-creating-additional-ced-access-barriers/) - On Sept. 9, the Alliance was joined by 17 organizations in asking the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to: Avoid creating additional access barriers for therapeutics and diagnostics subject to coverage with evidence development (CED) restrictions. In the proposed rule, CMS proposed to lower payment to providers when a CED trial includes the use
- [Report: Novel Alternative to QALYs](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/report-novel-alternative-to-qalys/) - Alliance for Aging Research has worked with Milliman to develop a methodology — Standard of Living Valuation — that benefits patients, promotes equity, and utilizes real-world evidence Washington, D.C. – With value in healthcare being a primary driver of government intervention on important issues such as Medicare prescription drug pricing and access under the Inflation
- [Alliance, PAN Foundation Advise CMS on Beneficiary Education on Part D Payment Installment Program](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-pan-foundation-advise-cms-on-beneficiary-education-on-part-d-payment-installment-program/) - The Alliance for Aging Research and the Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed standard notices that beneficiaries will receive from prescription drug plans regarding the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MP3). The MP3 will allow Medicare beneficiaries to spread out the expense of
- [Statement on Restrictive Medicare Coverage Policies that Mandate Clinical Study Participation for FDA-Approved Medical Treatments](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/statement-on-restrictive-medicare-coverage-policies-that-mandate-clinical-study-participation-for-fda-approved-medical-treatments/) - On August 8, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released final guidance documents on Coverage with Evidence Development (CED), the National Coverage Analysis (NCA) Evidence Review process, and the final notice of process and procedures for the Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET). Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS,
- [Pathways to Parity Program Approved for $250K PCORI Engagement Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/pathways-to-parity-program-approved-for-250k-pcori-engagement-award/) - Project will empower advocates, enhance research for people at high risk of Alzheimer’s disease who have Down syndrome Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Aging Research and its partners LuMind IDSC and the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) have been approved for a $250,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, an initiative of the
- [Alliance to Celebrate Annual Heroes in Health with Conversations, Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-celebrate-annual-heroes-in-health-with-conversations-awards-dinner/) - The Alliance for Aging Research is gearing up to celebrate its annual Heroes in Health event on September 24. The event, to celebrate “Hope, Resilience, and Healthy Aging,” will take place at the Waldorf Astoria, Washington, DC. The evening will kick off with two Conversations moderated by the Alliance. Since 2013, the Conversations with the
- [Alliance Comments on Medical Device Provisions of 21st Century Cures 2.0](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-comments-on-medical-device-provisions-of-21st-century-cures-2-0/) - The first Twenty-first Century Cures bill was passed into law in 2016, with significant advances in funding for the National Institutes for Health and other key healthcare priorities. In 2021, 21st Century Cures 2.0 (Cures 2.0) was released in the U.S. House of Representatives. While Cures 2.0 has not passed into law, several provisions have been
- [Alliance Comments at August 2024 Alzheimer’s Advisory Council Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-comments-at-august-2024-alzheimers-advisory-council-meeting/) - On August 5th, Adina Lasser, Public Policy Manager, provided public comments to the National Alzheimer's Project Act. Her comments focused on three key elements having to do with patient access to care: the need for an A or B recommendation from the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF), the need for transparency from the
- [Update from This Year's AAIC](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/update-from-this-years-aaic/) - Sue Peschin, CEO of the Alliance, and Adina Lasser, Public Policy Manager — represented the Alliance in Philadelphia last week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). Beth Mathews-Bradshaw, Vice President for Patient Engagement and Research, also attended virtually. AAIC is an event dedicated to advancing research and treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Over 8,700 attendees participated in
- [UPDATE - Part D Plans Respond to Sign-On Letter from 29 Organizations Opposing Access Barriers to CDC-Recommended Vaccines for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/update-part-d-plans-respond-to-sign-on-letter-from-29-organizations-opposing-access-barriers-to-cdc-recommended-vaccines-for-older-adults/) - Part D plans sent formal responses to a May 2024 letter signed by 29 organizations to CEOs at UnitedHealth Group, OptumRx Pharmacy, Inc., Humana, CVS Health, and Elevance Health to request that they refrain from any deal-making with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in their upcoming June 2024 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Part D
- [Alliance, 28 Others Oppose Payer Access Barrier to CDC-Recommended Vaccines for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-28-others-oppose-payer-access-barrier-to-cdc-recommended-vaccines-for-older-adults/) - Today, 29 organizations sent a sign-on letter to CEOs at UnitedHealth Group, OptumRx Pharmacy, Inc., Humana, CVS Health, and Elevance Health to request that they refrain from any dealmaking with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in their upcoming June 2024 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Part D contract bids that would result in limited availability
- [Alliance to CMS: Consider Patient Outcomes, Transparency During Drug Price Negotiation Process](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-cms-consider-patient-outcomes-transparency-during-drug-price-negotiation-process/) - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted a comment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (MDPNP) Draft Guidance for 2027. In the letter, the Alliance urges CMS to consider the impact of its policies on medical research and patient outcomes, and to adopt a more
- [Alliance Celebrates Second-Ever FDA Traditional Approval of Disease-Modifying Therapy for Alzheimer's and Calls on Medicare to Stop Rationing Coverage](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-celebrates-second-ever-fda-traditional-approval-of-disease-modifying-therapy-for-alzheimers-and-calls-on-medicare-to-stop-rationing-coverage/) - Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the second-ever traditional approval to a disease-modifying therapy for the treatment of early, symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. Known as Kisunla, the amyloid plaque-targeting therapy is part of the first wave of disease-modifying monoclonal antibody therapies for early Alzheimer’s. The FDA requires that clinical benefit be shown before
- [Robust Discussion About Unintended Consequences of the IRA Take Center Stage at Alliance Event](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/robust-discussion-about-unintended-consequences-of-the-ira-take-center-stage-at-alliance-event/) - The event kicked off with Steve Scully, Contributing Editor with The Hill interviewing Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) who serves as a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, about how Democrats worked to implement the IRA in a manner that would keep the pharmaceutical industry in the United States while still reducing drug costs
- [Report: Medicare System Can Do More to Protect Beneficiaries ](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/report-medicare-system-can-do-more-to-protect-beneficiaries/) - Utilization management practices such as step therapy and prior authorization could limit access to lower prescription drug prices and a cap on out-of-pocket costs at the pharmacy Washington, D.C. – While the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) makes significant changes to the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit and directs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
- [Alliance to ACIP: Drop Shared Decision-Making and Lower Age-Based Recommendations to Promote Equity](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-gives-public-comment-on-rsv-and-pneumococcal-vaccine-recommendations-at-june-26-28-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices-acip-meeting/) - The following statement was made today by Alliance Senior Vice President of Health Education & Advocacy Lindsay Clarke, JD, at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices (ACIP) Meeting. The livestream is available. Good afternoon. My name is Lindsay Clarke and I serve as the Senior Vice President of
- [Alliance: 5 Recommendations to Improve Public Understanding of FDA Advisory Committee Function](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-5-recommendations-to-improve-public-understanding-of-fda-advisory-committee-function/) - The following statement was made today by Alliance President & CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, during the public comment portion of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) public meeting: Optimizing FDA's Use of and Processes for Advisory Committees: Good afternoon. I’m Sue Peschin and I serve as President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research.
- [Alliance’s ACT-AD, Leading Organizations Share Feedback on Alzheimer’s Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliances-act-ad-leading-organizations-share-feedback-on-alzheimers-research/) - The Alliance, via the ACT-AD initiative, and eight other leading organizations submitted comment to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding their proposed guidance on “Early Alzheimer's Disease: Developing Drugs for Treatment; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability.” The comment letter supports the FDA’s efforts to provide additional clarity around the development of drugs for
- [Alliance to FDA About Potential Donanemab Approval: 'It's Critical That We Get This Right'](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-fda-about-potential-donanemab-approval-its-critical-that-we-get-this-right/) - The following statement was made today by Alliance President & CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, during the public comment portion of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) meeting of the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee (PCNS): Hi everyone. I’m Sue Peschin, and I serve as president and CEO of the Alliance for
- [Alliance to VRBPAC: Consistency is Key to Protecting Older Adults Through Vaccination](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-verbpac-consistency-is-key-to-protecting-older-adults-through-vaccination/) - The following statement was made today by Alliance President & CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, during the public comment portion of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meeting: Good afternoon. I’m Sue Peschin and I serve as President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research. The Alliance is one of three co-conveners
- [Alliance Honored with Two Silver Telly Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-honored-with-two-silver-telly-awards/) - “We are so proud of the impact we are able to make with our educational films,” said Lindsay Clarke, JD, Senior Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy at the Alliance for Aging Research. “Being recognized by the Telly Awards is an honor and a confirmation that the resources we create are making a difference
- [Alliance Calls for Data Transparency in Medicare Advantage Program](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-calls-for-data-transparency-in-medicare-advantage-program/) - The Alliance today responded to a request for information (RFI) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on data collection in the Medicare Advantage program. Our comments focused on the power of robust data collection to aid in the creation of policy that improves the experience of beneficiaries and ensures optimal patient care.
- [Letter to Congress: Ask Medicare to Report on Education and Enrollment Choices for Payment Installment Option](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/letter-to-congress-ask-medicare-to-report-on-education-and-enrollment-options-for-payment-installment-option/) - On May 1, the Alliance was joined by 55 additional organizations in a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee (and to the U.S. Senate on May 28) regarding the implementation of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MP3). The letter asks the committee to include report language in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025
- [Alliance Statement to MEDCAC on Devices for Self-management of Type 1 and Insulin-Dependent Type 2 Diabetes](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-to-medcac-devices-for-self-management-of-type-1-and-insulin-dependent-type-2-diabetes/) - The following statement was made today by Alliance President & CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, during the public comment portion of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) virtual meeting of its Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) meeting on devices for self-management of Type 1 and insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes: The Alliance
- [Non-Diabetes Advocacy Groups: Let Clinicians Help Medicare Beneficiaries to Determine Interventions, Not Barriers](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/non-diabetes-advocacy-groups-let-clinicians-help-medicare-beneficiaries-to-decide-on-interventions-not-barriers/) - Today, in a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 28 non-diabetes advocacy organizations voiced opposition to any efforts by CMS to restrict beneficiary access to FDA-approved devices for self-management of Type 1 and insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes. The organizations are increasingly disturbed by the CMS Coverage and Analysis Group’s leveraging or
- [Alliance Applauds HHS Efforts to Combat Discrimination Based on Disability](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-applauds-hhs-efforts-to-combat-discrimination-based-on-disability/) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released guidance today that finalizes proposals to update, clarify, and strengthen Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 protects individuals from discrimination based on disability. The Alliance previously submitted comments on the proposed rule in November 2023. While the rule addresses many areas,
- [Second Transcatheter Therapy for the Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation Approved by the FDA](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/second-transcatheter-therapy-for-the-treatment-of-tricuspid-valve-regurgitation-approved-by-the-fda/) - The Alliance for Aging Research and Heart Valve Voice US applaud the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of TriClip, the second minimally invasive transcatheter device to repair leaky tricuspid heart valves, known as tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR). According to the FDA, the TriClip is indicated for “improving quality of life and functional status The Alliance for Aging Research and Heart Valve Voice US applaud the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of TriClip, the second minimally invasive transcatheter device to repair leaky tricuspid heart valves, known as tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR).
- [32 Groups Advise CMS on Educational Efforts for Implementation of Medicare Prescription Payment Plan](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/32-groups-advise-cms-on-educational-efforts-for-implementation-of-medicare-prescription-payment-plan/) - On February 15, CMS released the draft Part II Guidance for the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MP3). The MP3 is a new payment flexibility, mandated by Section 11202 of the Inflation Reduction Act, that allows Medicare beneficiaries the option to utilize zero-interest payment installments for out-of-pocket expenses for prescription medications. The Alliance has been a
- [Alliance Releases 2023 Impact Report](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-releases-2023-impact-report/) - The Alliance for Aging Research released its 2023 Impact Report, "Changing the Narrative to Achieve Healthy Aging and Equitable Access." The accomplishments outlined here would not be possible without the steadfast work of staff, support from the Board of Directors, strategic partnerships with advocacy groups and industry leaders, and thoughtful leadership. In 2023, the Alliance
- [ASCP, Alliance Applaud Congress for Directing FDA to Re-evaluate Boxed Warning and Data for Antipsychotics in Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/ascp-alliance-applaud-congress-for-directing-fda-to-re-evaluate-boxed-warning-and-data-for-antipsychotics-in-older-adults/) - WASHINGTON, DC (March 18, 2024) — Members of Project PAUSE (Psychoactive Appropriate Use for Safety and Effectiveness) are championing the results of the recently enacted FY24 Appropriations Bill which directs the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to hold a public workshop focused on the application of black box warnings for antipsychotics, specifically in older adults.
- [Alliance Files Amicus Briefs in Ongoing Inflation Reduction Act Litigation](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-files-amicus-briefs-in-ongoing-inflation-reduction-act-litigation/) - The Alliance today filed amicus briefs for consideration in legislation concerning the legality of certain provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The Alliance’s brief was filed on a neutral basis and does not take a position on the merits or constitutionality of the plaintiffs' legal claims. An amicus brief comes from a third-party and
- [Alliance for Aging Research Announces Inaugural 'Research Advisory Council'](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-announces-inaugural-research-advisory-council/) - A diverse group of leading health experts will provide review and strategic guidance for national organization dedicated to healthy aging and equitable access to care Washington, D.C. (March 6, 2024) – The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) is pleased to announce the official formation of its new Research Advisory Council (RAC). This diverse network of
- [Alliance + 45 Organizations Submit Comments on Needed Guardrails, Other Provisions of Medicare Advantage Rule](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-45-organizations-submit-comments-on-needed-guardrails-other-provisions-of-medicare-advantage-rule/) - On March 1, the Alliance submitted comments on behalf of 46 organizations in response to the Fiscal Year 2025 Medicare Advantage (MA) Advance Notice. The annually-released regulation, issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), provides updated policies for MA insurance plans for the upcoming year. The letter focused on the need for
- [Statement on Release of Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Part I Guidance](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/statement-on-release-of-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-part-i-guidance/) - Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the finalized Part 1 guidance on the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MP3). The Part I guidance includes programmatic and implementation details for the program. Separately, CMS released the Part II guidance focused on outreach and education efforts on February 15, with public comments due by
- [Heart Disease Survivor Shares Story of Resilience in New Podcast Episode of This is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/heart-disease-survivor-shares-story-of-resilience-in-new-podcast-episode-of-this-is-growing-old/) - Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day is February 22 Washington, DC (February 22, 2024) – Robyn Peacock was diagnosed in 2007 with an ascending aortic aneurysm that was a result of a bicuspid aortic valve. A bicuspid aortic valve is a congenital heart defect that runs in families and means that the valve has two leaflets
- [Alliance to House Budget Committee: Changes Needed to Consider Long-Term Savings for Preventative Services](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-house-budget-committee-changes-needed-to-consider-long-term-savings-for-preventative-services/) - Last week, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments to the United States House Committee on the Budget in support of H.R. 766, the Preventative Health Savings Act. H.R. 766 proposes a significant change in how healthcare costs are calculated and prioritized in the United States. It aims to ensure that the Congressional Budget Office
- [Alliance: Passage of H.R. 485 is a Milestone, Bipartisan Senate Support Now Needed to Ban QALY](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-passage-of-h-r-485-is-a-milestone-bipartisan-senate-support-now-needed-to-ban-qaly/) - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act. H.R. 485 would prohibit all federally-funded healthcare programs, including the Veterans Administration, Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and federally funded state health care programs (e.g., Medicaid) from using quality-adjusted life years (QALY) or similar metrics (i.e., measures that
- [Alliance Celebrates the First-Ever, FDA approval of a Transcatheter Therapy for the Treatment of Tricuspid Regurgitation](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-celebrates-the-first-ever-fda-approval-of-a-transcatheter-therapy-for-the-treatment-of-tricuspid-regurgitation/) - The Alliance for Aging Research celebrates the first-ever, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of a transcatheter therapy for the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation (TR). The EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement system was approved through the FDA’s Breakthrough Devices Program, and is indicated for the improvement of health status in patients with symptomatic severe TR
- ['Listen to Your Heart' this Heart Month to Understand Your Risk for Common, Often Fatal Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/listen-to-your-heart-this-heart-month-to-understand-your-risk-for-common-often-fatal-disease/) - Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day is February 22 Washington, DC (February 1, 2024) – Today officially kicks off Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of heart conditions and heart healthy lifestyles. On February 22, organizations, advocates, and individuals across the globe will mark Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day by joining together to increase recognition
- [Alliance Commends Bipartisan Introduction of Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-commends-bipartisan-introduction-of-ensuring-pathways-to-innovative-cures-act/) - Yesterday, Reps. Greg Murphy (R-NC), Don Davis (D-NC), and Brett Guthrie (R-KY) introduced H.R. 7174, the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC) Act, which would remedy the Inflation Reduction Act's disparate treatment of small-molecule drugs and biologics. Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, released the following statement: The Alliance commends Reps.
- [New Addition to Real Stories of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Explores One Woman's Long-Term Complications with the Flu](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/id-never-felt-so-sick-in-my-life/) - In the latest video released this month, Allison Miller tells her harrowing experience of contracting the flu at 33 years old, her need for hospitalization and life-sustaining interventions due to the flu, and the physical disability and complications that remain today. “The long-term complications have been, I came out of all of this with my
- [Alliance Comment on Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-comment-on-advisory-council-on-alzheimers-research-care-and-services/) - The following statement was made today by Sue Peschin, MHS, President & CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research, during the public comment portion of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services winter 2024 meeting of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services. Today’s meeting notice states that the Advisory Council would
- [Alliance's Aging in Motion Campaign Hosts an Educational Webinar on Muscle Health & Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliances-aging-in-motion-campaign-hosts-an-educational-webinar-on-muscle-health-aging/) - On February 6th at 1 pm ET, the Aging in Motion (AIM) Campaign will host an educational webinar on muscle health and aging. 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
- [New Film Series Urges Vaccination, Staying Protected Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-film-series-urges-vaccination-staying-protected-against-vaccine-preventable-diseases/) - A new film series from the Alliance for Aging Research features older adults sharing their experiences contracting vaccine-preventable diseases. The films aim to encourage the over 65 population to protect the health of themselves and loved ones by staying current with CDC-recommended vaccines for older adults. “The bottom line is that vaccinations are one of
- [Access & Equity Take Center Stage at Alliance Event](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/access-equity-take-center-stage-at-alliance-event/) - Produced in partnership with The Hill, "Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: How to Ensure Access & Equity" tackled the intricacies of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and the looming drug price negotiation for Part D and Part B drugs. The program opened with a sponsor perspective presented by the Alliance. Alliance President & CEO Sue Peschin,
- [Webinar: Vaccination is Our Best Shot for a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/webinar-vaccination-is-our-best-shot-for-a-happy-healthy-holiday-season/) - The discussion covered why COVID-19 vaccines are still needed, where to find them, how they work, the types of COVID-19 vaccines, some facts to combat the dearth of misinformation/disinformation, how USA Boxing and other Olympic teams are promoting the health of their athletes and communities through vaccination, and more. Watch a recording of the event.
- [Alliance Comment During Listening Session on Xarelto and the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-comment-during-listening-session-on-xarelto-and-the-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program/) - The following statement was made today by Michael Ward, MS, Alliance Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs, during the public comment portion of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) virtual patient-focused Listening Session on Xarelto. This session was the last of several listening sessions planned on the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
- [Comment Letter: Protections Against Discrimination Needed in Medical Care and Value Assessment](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/comment-letter-protections-against-discrimination-needed-in-medical-care-and-value-assessment/) - On November 13, 2023, the Alliance was joined by 44 organizations to ask the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strength protections against discrimination in healthcare decision making and in value assessment. The letter was submitted in response to proposed regulation from the HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) that updates, clarifies, and
- [Alliance Public Comment: Stop Conflating Staffing Issues with Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-public-comment-stop-conflating-staffing-issues-with-inappropriate-use-of-antipsychotics/) - Additionally, we are asking the agency to please stop conflating staffing issues with inappropriate use of antipsychotics. CMS needs to take immediate action to fix the agency’s outdated antipsychotic quality measure, which create incentives for misdiagnosis and prevent patient-centered care grounded in clinical standards. The reality is that neuropsychiatric symptoms related to Alzheimer’s often require
- [Project PAUSE Addresses Concerns Related to Long-Term Care Facility Staffing, Antipsychotic Medication Metrics](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/project-pause-addresses-concerns-related-to-long-term-care-facility-staffing-antipsychotic-medication-metrics/) - On November 6, 2023, Project PAUSE Chairs Sue Peschin, MHS, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research, and Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, Executive Director and CEO of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, responded to a request for comment on proposed minimum staffing standards for long-term care from the Centers for Medicare
- [New Video: Discriminatory Metrics Have No Place in Healthcare](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-video-discriminatory-metrics-have-no-place-in-healthcare/) - The video – ICER’s Value Assessments Harm Access for Protected Populations – What You Need to Know – focuses on the Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY) and the Equal Value Life Years Gained (evLYG, or evLY), two drug pricing metrics that have been found to place more value on treatments for younger, healthier patients, while
- [Alliance Comment During Listening Session on Eliquis and the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-comment-during-listening-session-on-eliquis-and-the-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program/) - The following statement was made today by Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin during the public comment portion of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) virtual patient-focused Listening Session on Eliquis. This session was the first of several listening sessions planned on the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program to take place through November
- [New Film Discusses Pain, Prevention of Shingles](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-film-discusses-pain-prevention-of-shingles/) - A new film, Shingles: What You Need to Know to Avoid a World of Pain, offers an educational glimpse into the symptoms, risk factors, treatments, and prevention of shingles. “While we all know what chickenpox is – and may even remember having it – what most people don’t know is that the same virus responsible
- [Alliance Applauds Medicare Decision to End Restrictions on Access to Alzheimer’s Diagnostics](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-applauds-medicare-decision-to-end-restrictions-on-access-to-alzheimers-diagnostics/) - Today, the Alliance is grateful for a finalized decision from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to end coverage restrictions for Beta Amyloid Positron Emission Tomography (Aβ PET) scan use for patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement in response to
- [Michele Markus Appointed Board Chair of Alliance for Aging Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/michele-markus-appointed-board-chair-of-alliance-for-aging-research/) - Former three-term chair James G. “Jim” Scott to remain as Board member Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Aging Research today announced that Michele Markus has been appointed as its new Chair of the Board of Directors. Markus, the Board’s former vice chair, is Head of Global Health Accounts, Worldwide Enterprise Lead for Omnicom, a
- [Alliance Celebrates 30th Anniversary Heroes in Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-celebrates-30th-anniversary-heroes-in-health/) - The Alliance for Aging Research celebrated its 30th anniversary Heroes in Health event on September 26. The iconic Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C., was the beautiful backdrop to celebrate “Integrity, Collaboration, and Healthy Aging.” More than 300 people attended the event which raised a record-setting $640,000 for the Alliance. The festivities kicked off with the 2023
- [41 Groups Provide Feedback to CMS on Patient Engagement in Price Negotiation](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/40-groups-provide-feedback-to-cms-on-patient-engagement-in-price-negotiation/) - The Alliance and the Global Coalition on Aging, along with 39 additional groups, submitted recommendations on improving patient engagement in the Medicare prescription drug price negotiation process. The letter, submitted on September 19, expressed the desire for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure patient engagement opportunities are meaningful and contribute to
- [Alliance, 61 Organizations Provide Feedback on Patient-Centered Implementation of Medicare Prescription Payment Plan](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-60-organizations-provide-feedback-on-patient-centered-implementation-of-medicare-prescription-payment-plan/) - Last month, CMS released guidance on the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MP3). The MP3 has previously been known as Medicare Part D “cost smoothing” or the maximum monthly caps program. In the guidance, CMS proposes implementation parameters for the program and poses several questions for additional feedback from stakeholders. Part 2 of the guidance, with
- [Alliance Weighs in on Importance of Treatment Options for Sinus Congestion](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-weighs-in-on-importance-of-treatment-options-for-sinus-congestion/) - Today, the Alliance and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) submitted comment to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on the importance of access to treatment options for over-the-counter decongestants. The FDA is currently evaluating the efficacy of such treatments. In the letter, the Alliance and ASCP discuss consumers’ self-reported benefits for individuals
- [Alliance Offers Recommendations to Keep Patients at Center of Payment-Related Decision-Making](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-offers-recommendations-to-keep-patients-at-center-of-payment-related-decision-making/) - On Monday, September 11, the Alliance for Aging Research responded to a request for comment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the current year (CY) 2024 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Proposed Rule. The letter noted several key concerns and recommendations for the proposed
- [Alliance Feedback to CMS on Negotiation Program: Patients — Not Maximum Savings — Must Remain First Priority](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-feedback-to-cms-on-negotiation-program-patients-not-savings-must-remain-first-priority/) - The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 gave the Medicare program the power to negotiate prices for dozens of drugs. In doing so, Medicare will create a calculation to decide the “maximum fair price” they’re willing to pay for a drug. The Alliance for Aging Research responded to a request for information from the Centers for
- [Alliance to Medicare: Medical Device Program Represents Step Backward from Previously Finalized Proposal](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-medicare-medical-device-program-represents-step-backward-from-previously-finalized-proposal/) - On August 28, the Alliance submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the Transitional Coverage of Emerging Technology (TCET) notice. The Alliance supports CMS’ general efforts to bring transparency and expedite coverage for breakthrough devices that represent a therapeutic advance for beneficiaries with a life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating disease. However,
- [Alliance for Aging Research on First 10 Part D Drugs Subject to Medicare Price-Setting: Today is Not a Reason to Celebrate](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-on-first-10-part-d-drugs-subject-to-medicare-price-setting-today-is-not-a-reason-to-celebrate/) - This morning, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the first 10 Part D drugs to be subject to Medicare price-setting. Sue Peschin, MHS, President and CEO at the Alliance for Aging Research, issued the following statement in response: “Staging a celebration to announce the first 10 Part D drugs subject to CMS’ government
- [Alliance, 34 Organizations Outline Detrimental and Unethical Issues with CED Policy](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-34-organizations-outline-detrimental-and-unethical-issues-with-ced-policy/) - The Alliance for Aging Research, alongside 34 other organizations, on August 21, submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Medicare program’s recent Proposed Guidance on Coverage with Evidence Development (CED). The letter highlights the concerns of patient advocates, caregivers, and healthcare providers that the proposed CED criteria will
- [34 Organizations to CMS: Access Must be at the Forefront of the National Coverage Analysis Process](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/34-organizations-to-cms-access-must-be-at-the-forefront-of-the-national-coverage-analysis-process/) - On August 21, the Alliance for Aging Research was joined by 33 other organizations in submitting a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), regarding the "National Coverage Analysis Evidence Review Proposed Guidance” that was released earlier this summer. The letter advocates for several critical changes to enhance the transparency and equity
- [Alliance Applauds Inclusion of Patient Protections in Medicare Payment Installment Plan](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-applauds-inclusion-of-patient-protections-in-medicare-payment-installment-plan/) - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released proposed guidance on the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) on August 21. The MPPP will allow Medicare Part D beneficiaries the option to pay out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs in monthly installment payments starting in 2025. The CMS proposed guidance on the MPPP – previously referred
- [35 Organizations to CMS: Thank You for Proposal to Discontinue CED on PET Scans](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/35-organizations-to-cms-thank-you-for-proposal-to-discontinue-ced-on-pet-scans/) - The Alliance and 34 other organizations today submitted public comment expressing strong support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) recent proposal to discontinue the 10-year coverage with evidence development (CED) requirements for Beta Amyloid Positron Emission Tomography (Aβ PET) imaging in dementia and neurodegenerative disease. Collectively, these organizations represent people living with
- [Alliance recommends updates to Medicare’s explanation of benefits statement](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-recommends-updates-to-medicares-explanation-of-benefits-statement/) - The Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments today to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recommending updates to the explanation of benefits (EOB) statement sent by Medicare plans following a health service or filling of a prescription drug prescription. The EOB provides information on the costs of a service, how much the insurer
- [Alliance, 8 Other Organizations Support NCD on PrEP to Increase Access to HIV Prevention](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-8-other-organizations-support-ncd-on-prep-to-increase-access-to-hiv-prevention/) - The Alliance for Aging Research submitted comment today to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in partnership with eight other organizations. The letter offers support for the Agency’s proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection prevention and includes suggestions for key changes related to enhancing
- [Share Your Flu Experience](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/share-your-flu-experience/) - The Alliance is looking for older adults or their loved ones who have battled influenza (flu) in recent years. As part of the Alliance’s Our Best Shot initiative, we are looking to feature personal stories of older people who have experienced flu to create an educational video series, much like this one on RSV. If
- [New Supplemental Issue of Journal of Gerontology Features NIA Workshop Convening](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-supplemental-issue-of-journal-of-gerontology-features-nia-workshop-convening/) - In March, 2022, the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health hosted a workshop Development of Function Promoting Therapies: Public Health Need, Molecular Targets, and Drug Development. The workshop findings were published in November 2022 in the Journal of Gerontology: Biological & Medical Sciences and this June, an entire supplemental issue of
- [Alliance Applauds CMS Proposal to Withdraw Requirement Limiting Access to PET Scans](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-applauds-cms-proposal-to-withdraw-requirement-limiting-access-to-pet-scans/) - Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed decision memo regarding the existing national coverage determination (NCD) requiring coverage with evidence development (CED) for Beta Amyloid Positron Emission Tomography (Aβ PET) scan use for patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Currently, under the NCD, only one Aβ PET scan
- [Bridging the gap – Why AIM and sarcopenia are important](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/bridging-the-gap-why-aim-and-sarcopenia-are-important/) - As the Baby Boom Generation begins to turn age 65 this year, preserving the physical function and independence of older Americans will be the surest way to ensure healthy aging and to control soaring health care costs. However, more than 18 million Americans struggle with sarcopenia, an age-related condition that results in muscle wasting and
- [Involve Patients More Effectively in the Drug Development Process: Talk NERDY Feedback on FDA’s PFDD Draft Guidance](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/talk-nerdy-feedback-on-fdas-draft-guidance-involve-patients-in-the-drug-development-process/) - On June 29, the Alliance for Aging Research, through our Talk NERDY program, provided feedback on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance titled "Patient-Focused Drug Development: Incorporating Clinical Outcome Assessments Into Endpoints for Regulatory Decision-Making." The letter highlights our support of the FDA's initiative to involve patients in the drug development process and
- [Hill Briefing Highlights Need, Voters’ Desire for Access to Newly FDA-approved Treatment to Slow Alzheimer’s](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/hill-briefing-highlights-need-voters-desire-for-access-to-newly-fda-approved-treatment-to-slow-alzheimers/) - Recent polling indicates that huge majorities want the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover these treatments. Nearly nine in 10 voters favor requiring Medicare to cover the cost of FDA-approved drugs that can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a May poll conducted by Lake Research Partners and Public Opinion
- [Trail Blazer: Dr. Lynda Bonewald on new muscle-bone research models and breakthroughs](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/trail-blazer-dr-lynda-bonewald-on-new-muscle-bone-research-models-and-breakthroughs/) - New models and breakthroughs in bone and muscle research are redefining the way scientists study these two organs, and Dr. Lynda Bonewald, Interim Vice Chancellor for Translational & Clinical Research at University of Missouri-Kansas City, is leading the way towards promising pathways to help manage debilitating and costly musculoskeletal conditions like sarcopenia that leave millions
- [Making the Case for a Better Geriatric Model](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/making-the-case-for-a-better-geriatric-model/) - The majority of older Americans now manage multiple chronic conditions simultaneously, which can present challenges to the geriatricians, clinicians and researchers who are seeking better treatments for aging patients, particularly in the areas of dementia and sarcopenia. While these two examples initially seem distinct, a closer examination of the challenges associated with each reveal more
- [The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Optimizing the nation’s health through food and nutrition](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/the-academy-of-nutrition-and-dietetics-optimizing-the-nations-health-through-food-and-nutrition/) - Guest post written by Becky Dorner, RD, LD, Speaker of the House of Delegates, Board of Directors for AIM Member The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Good nutrition is an essential component for healthy aging. It helps to promote positive quality of life by providing beneficial physical effects, risk reduction and disease management. However, growing older can
- [AIM Member Spotlight: European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP)](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aim-member-spotlight-european-working-group-on-sarcopenia-in-older-people-ewgsop/) - In 2010, AIM Member European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) developed the Sarcopenia European consensus on definition and diagnosis guidelines, a practical clinical definition and consensus diagnostic criteria for age-related sarcopenia. EWGSOP included representatives from the European Geriatric Medicine Society, the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics—European
- [Update on AIM Meeting on Sarcopenia Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/update-on-aim-meeting-on-sarcopenia-research/) - On the heels of the AIM Coalition meeting last month in Bethesda, Md., we wanted to share some more follow up information. The event proved to be a great success, attracting close to 50 experts from the FDA and the scientific and health communities. There were informative presentations and constructive dialogue. One of the highlights included a
- [AIM Muscle Loss Project Heads to Innovate | Collaborate Finals](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aim-muscle-loss-project-heads-to-innovate-collaborate-finals/) - It’s an exciting week for the AIM Coalition. This Friday, May 9, our sarcopenia-focused entry, Combating Muscle Loss, will be one of five finalists for the Collaborate | Innovate Challenge. This challenge is a contest that “calls on teams of advocates to team up and submit concepts that translate patient insights into new and novel
- [AIM Holds Symposium on ICD-10 Code at ICFSR Conference](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aim-holds-symposium-on-icd-10-code-at-icfsr-conference/) - The Aging in Motion Coalition conducted a symposium at this month’s International Conference on Frailty and Sarcopenia Research (ICFSR) in Boston, Mass., on its proposal to establish an ICD-10 code for diagnosing sarcopenia patients. This represented an exciting opportunity for AIM to update the international sarcopenia research community on the progress of the code proposal. Below are
- [Study: Night Owls More Likely to Develop Sarcopenia](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/study-night-owls-more-likely-to-develop-sarcopenia/) - If you are a night owl, you might be more prone to developing sarcopenia. So says a new study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. The study found that night owls are more likely to develop conditions such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and sarcopenia than their early-rising counterparts, even when they get the same amount of
- [Learn about the Pepper Centers ](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/learn-about-the-pepper-centers/) - The National Institute on Aging’s Pepper Centers are a group of 14 nationwide locations that “support biomedical research leading to maintenance of functional independence into older age.” Among the earliest research was the LIFE study, which focuses on how to preserve physical mobility in older adults (and of which AIM Science Advisory Board member Marco Pahor, M.D., is director). Learn more about
- [Newly Discovered Small-Molecule Drug Could ‘Perk Up’ Aging Muscle Tissue](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/newly-discovered-small-molecule-drug-could-perk-up-aging-muscle-tissue/) - The discovery of a small-molecule drug by experts at UC Berkeley may offer hope for interventions that would rejuvenate aging muscle tissue. In tests, the drug “perked up” old stem cells in the muscles and brains of mice. “We established that you can use a single small molecule to rescue essential function in not only aged brain tissue
- [Lessons from the FNIH-NIA-FDA sarcopenia consensus summit](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/lessons-from-the-fnih-nia-fda-sarcopenia-consensus-summit/) - A recent article published in Nature on the FNIH-NIA-FDA Sarcopenia Consensus Summit, which was held in May 2012, gives a hint of the information that FNIH will share with the health and research communities upon the highly anticipated publication of the meeting proceedings and manuscripts early next year. The summit, which is part of the FNIH public-private Biomarkers
- [The Economics of Disability](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/the-economics-of-disability/) - Sarcopenia and functional decline is a leading cause of disability onset and loss of independence in older patients. In addition to the reduced quality of life that disability imposes on older patients, the loss of independence represents a significant increase in medical expenses to taxpayers, families and caregivers. A 2002 study (Guralnik) reviewed Medicare data
- [Investing in Research, Pushing for Advocacy for Treatments & Prevention of Sarcopenia: Interview with Dr. Roger Fielding, Tufts University](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/investing-in-research-pushing-for-advocacy-for-treatments-prevention-of-sarcopenia-interview-with-dr-roger-fielding-tufts-university/) - Though the nation is in a time of economic constraint, limited research resources and numerous competing chronic conditions driving up health care costs, recognizing the importance of physical function and sarcopenia is more crucial now than ever. Dr. Roger Fielding, member of the AIM Science Advisory Board and senior scientist and director of the Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and
- [Regulatory Recognition Key to Moving Forward on Sarcopenia: Interview with Dr. Bill Evans, GSK](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/regulatory-recognition-key-to-moving-forward-on-sarcopenia-interview-with-dr-bill-evans-gsk/) - Dr. William J. Evans, AIM Scientific Advisory Board Member and Vice President and Head of the Muscle Metabolism Discovery Performance Unit at GlaxoSmithKline, recently shared his thoughts on the work of the Aging In Motion Coalition and on future directions for the assessment, treatment and prevention of sarcopenia and the related functional decline and frailty
- [LIFE Study Paves the Way for Treating Sarcopenia and Functional Decline in the Elderly](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/life-study-paves-the-way-for-treating-sarcopenia-and-functional-decline-in-the-elderly/) - The aging population presents greater long-term health care challenges than ever seen before by doctors, nurses, caregivers, and patients themselves. Though we now enjoy an extended life span (the fastest growing segment of our population are those who are aged 90 years and older), many individuals face multiple and complex chronic conditions such as heart
- [What Does the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) Look Like?](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/what-does-the-short-physical-performance-battery-sppb-look-like/) - The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is one of several tests designed to measure physical performance in older adults. The SPPB focuses exclusively on lower extremity function and has many advantages over other tests, including standard parameters of measuring physical function that can be used uniformly across almost all clinical and research settings and high predictiveness
- [AIM Member Spotlight: American Society for Bone and Mineral Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aim-member-spotlight-american-society-for-bone-and-mineral-research/) - Highlights from the ASBMR Topical Meeting: Bone and Skeletal Muscle Interactions In the summer of 2012, AIM member American Society for Bone and Mineral Research hosted a symposium on leading research addressing links and interactions between bone and skeletal muscle. Both osteoporosis and sarcopenia are serious public health concerns, as they are the primary causes of frailty and
- [The Key to Fighting Physical Decline: The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/the-key-to-fighting-physical-decline-the-short-physical-performance-battery-sppb/) - The following post focuses on the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), one of several tests designed to measure functional status and physical performance. Other tests, such as the Short Form 36 Health Survey, the Late Life Disability Instrument and the Physical Performance Test, can also measure physical function and predict the onset of disability. However,
- [Dr. Roger Fielding Gives an Update on Sarcopenia Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/dr-roger-fielding-gives-an-update-on-sarcopenia-research/) - Roger A. Fielding, Ph.D., offers an honest take when he talks about the future of sarcopenia research. As the director of the Nutrition, Exercise Physiology and Sarcopenia Laboratory (NEPS) at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston, Mass., he has the expertise to know what he is talking about. As
- [Study Finds Age-Related Muscle Loss Linked to Falls](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/study-finds-age-related-muscle-loss-linked-to-falls/) - A study conducted by experts at the University of Southampton found that older adults with sarcopenia may be at greater risk for bone fractures and falls. It was published in Calcified Tissue International. The researchers assessed a group ages 70 through 82 and discovered “that those with the condition reported higher numbers of falls in the last
- [AIM Comments on FDA’s Patient-Focused Drug Development Initiative](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aim-comments-on-fdas-patient-focused-drug-development-initiative/) - The AIM Coalition has provided a response to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) request for comments about its patient-focused drug development initiative. In its response, AIM thanked the FDA and the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research for including sarcopenia as one of the diseases being considered for a patient-focused drug development meeting for FY 2016-17. It
- [IAGG-GARN Releases Video on Frailty](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/iagg-garn-releases-video-on-frailty/) - The IAGG-GARN network has released a new short video about the danger that frailty poses to the physical function and independence of older adults. It’s meant to educate older adults about how to recognize the signs of frailty and take action. You can watch the video here.
- [Physically Demanding Jobs May Lead to Limitations in Later Life](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/physically-demanding-jobs-may-lead-to-limitations-in-later-life/) - A new study from French researchers finds that people who work in physically demanding professions may experience limitations in their daily activities during their retirement years. According to the study published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, men with strenuous jobs were 70 percent more likely to have post-retirement limitations in their day-to-day life and women 60 percent.
- [Study Looks at Dietary Patterns and Muscle Strength](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/study-looks-at-dietary-patterns-and-muscle-strength/) - In a recent issue of Plos One, experts published a study that looks at the effects of dietary patterns on the muscle strength of those age 85 and over. It was conducted because “healthy diet has been associated with better muscle strength and physical performance in cross-sectional studies of older adults but the effect of dietary patterns
- [Study Examines Skeletal Muscle Health and Its Importance to Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/study-examines-skeletal-muscle-health-and-its-importance-to-healthy-aging/) - A study published in the journal Biogerontology aims to “critique current literature relating to the maintenance of muscle mass across lifespan and discuss whether maintaining or reducing protein synthesis is the most logical approach to support musculoskeletal function and by extension healthy human aging.” The authors make note that sarcopenia presents risks to older adults and has
- [AIM’s Bens Presents at August PDUFA VI Public Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aims-bens-presents-at-august-pdufa-vi-public-meeting/) - AIM Executive Director 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). A few weeks ago, the FDA released its Commitment Letter, which outlines its performance goals and procedures for PDUFA
- [2016 International Conference on Sarcopenia and Frailty Research Set for April 28-29](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/2016-international-conference-on-sarcopenia-and-frailty-research-set-for-april-28-29/) - Mark your calendars for April 28-29, 2016, for the next International Conference on Sarcopenia and Frailty Research (ICSFR2016). It will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Penn. Note: The deadline for abstracts is November 23. For more information, go here.
- [AIM Coalition Hosts Second Annual Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aim-coalition-hosts-second-annual-meeting/) - On December 1, 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 meeting’s theme was “Advancing Therapeutic Development for Sarcopenia: Efforts to Improve Clinical Detection and Endpoint Measures,” which offered updates for stakeholders on efforts to improve
- [FDA Seeks Patient Perspectives on Sarcopenia](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/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
- [PFDD Sarcopenia Meeting Update](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/pfdd-sarcopenia-meeting-update/) - On April 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held its 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.” The meeting
- [Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) Phone App Now Available](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/short-physical-performance-battery-sppb-phone-app-now-available/) - Aging in Motion (AIM) Science Advisory Board Chair Dr. Jack Guralnik recently released a new mobile app to streamline the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). The app is available on both iPhone and Android. The app was designed to be used in both the research and clinical setting. Early research for the SPPB was conducted
- [2019 SP&FCN Training](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/2019-spfcn-training/) - The Alliance for Aging Research’s Senior Patient and Family Caregiver Network (SP&FCN) is seeking advocates to participate in a research-advocacy training program designed to empower senior patients and their family caregivers to engage in patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR). The 2019 SP&FCN In-Person Training will take place in Dallas, TX from Tuesday, November 19 – Thursday,
- [AIM Coalition Meeting Spotlights Sarcopenia Research Advances](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aim-coalition-meeting-spotlights-sarcopenia-research-advances/) - FDA, Science, Industry, Advocacy Experts Collaborate on Strategies to Improve Treatment for Condition Bethesda, Md., December 2, 2016 – The Aging in Motion (AIM) Coalition hosted its second annual meeting with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) leaders and leading scientists, industry representatives, and advocates to discuss developments and advances in clinical research and treatment
- [Q & A With Dr. Cyrus Cooper](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/q-a-with-dr-cyrus-cooper/) - Dr. Cyrus Cooper, who holds professorships at both the University of Southampton and the University of Oxford, is among the world’s leading experts in sarcopenia research. We recently spoke with him about his work. Q: Could you tell us a little more about yourself and your lab? CC: I am the director of one of the
- [AIM Coalition’s First Membership Meeting: Looking at the Science and Mapping the Road Ahead](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aim-coalitions-first-membership-meeting-looking-at-the-science-and-mapping-the-road-ahead/) - The AIM Coalition held its first meeting of coalition members earlier this month. The meeting was an opportunity to examine the science and treatment challenges around sarcopenia and functional decline in older patients. The group also mapped out its strategies for pushing forward on its agenda with the FDA and CMS to accelerate research and
- [Alliance for Aging Research Clinician and Caregiver Survey Reveals Gaps in Diagnosis and Management of Unintentional Weight Loss Among Older Adult Residents in Long-Term Care Settings](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-clinician-and-caregiver-survey-reveals-gaps-in-diagnosis-and-management-of-unintentional-weight-loss-among-older-adult-residents-in-long-term-care-settings/) - The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) conducted qualitative and quantitative research to better understand how older Americans experiencing unintentional weight loss (UWL)—including cachexia, failure to thrive, and anorexia of aging—are monitored, diagnosed, and treated while living in long-term care (LTC) settings. The findings were shared in Prioritizing Unintentional Weight Loss Among US Long-Term Care Residents:
- [What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Muscle Loss](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/what-your-doctor-doesnt-know-about-muscle-loss/) - Study reveals that most physicians aren't talking about sarcopenia Washington, D.C. (March 2, 2023) – Sarcopenia is a condition that most people know little about, and it turns out, neither do medical professionals. A study in the current issue of the Journal of American Geriatric Society reveals that less than 20 percent of surveyed internists
- [Survey Led by Aging in Motion Coalition Featured in Opening Remarks at ICSFR Conference](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/survey-led-by-aging-in-motion-coalition-featured-in-opening-remarks-at-icsfr-conference/) - In his opening remarks at the International Conference on Frailty & Sarcopenia, Dr. Roger Fielding of Tufts University—co-host of the conference, shared key-findings from the Aging in Motion led survey on physician knowledge of sarcopenia. The findings were published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Dr. Fielding kicked off
- [Aging in Motion Joins GLIS (Global Leadership Initiative in Sarcopenia)](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aging-in-motion-joins-glis-global-leadership-initiative-in-sarcopenia/) - Aging in Motion has joined the GLIS (Global Leadership Initiative in Sarcopenia). This international initiative aims to produce an inclusive definition of sarcopenia that can be widely accepted and launched by all the current consensus groups that have proposed definitions that are currently used: Australian and New Zealand Society for Sarcopenia and Frailty Research (ANZSSFR),
- [Talking About Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/talking-about-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers-disease/) - New videos featuring expert conversations aim to shake the stigma WASHINGTON, DC — A new video series from the Alliance for Aging Research — Expert Conversations on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s — is now available to help shake the stigma of talking about neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) and to help those living with Alzheimer’s disease create
- [Alliance Celebrates the First-Ever, FDA Traditional Approval of a Disease-Modifying Therapy for Early Alzheimer’s](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-celebrates-the-first-ever-fda-traditional-approval-of-a-disease-modifying-therapy-for-early-alzheimers/) - Calls on CMS to Stop Rationing Care and Immediately Retire Its Excessively Restrictive “Coverage with Evidence Development” Medicare Policy WASHINGTON, DC — The Alliance for Aging Research celebrates the first-ever, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) traditional approval of a disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. Traditional approval requires that clinical benefit be shown before approval
- [Alliance Statement on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Revised Guidance](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-on-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program-revised-guidance/) - This morning, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance on the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. Michael Ward, MS, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs at the Alliance for Aging Research, issued the following statement in response: The Alliance for Aging Research has consistently opposed the direct negotiation provision
- [New Film Unlocks Mysteries of Clogged Arteries, Causes of ASCVD](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-film-unlocks-mysteries-of-clogged-arteries-causes-of-ascvd/) - We all know that consuming healthy foods and getting daily exercise are important for our overall health, but the exact correlation between healthy choices and a healthy heart and cardiovascular system can seem like a mystery. A new resource from the Alliance for Aging Research explains how cholesterol and fat from our diet can build
- [2023 Impact Report Highlights the Wide Reach of the Valve Disease Day Awareness Campaign](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/2023-impact-report-highlights-the-wide-reach-of-the-valve-disease-day-awareness-campaign/) - Every year on February 22, hundreds of advocates and organizations come together from around the world to raise awareness about heart valve disease, its risk factors and symptoms, and the importance of early detection and treatment in saving lives. This year’s Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day — led by the Alliance for Aging Research —was
- [Roundtable Analysis Urges Agencies to Utilize Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Pandemic, Apply to Long-Term Care Operations](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/roundtable-analysis-urges-agencies-to-utilize-lessons-learned-from-covid-19-pandemic-apply-to-long-term-care-operations/) - "A Call to Action: Expand & Ensure Access to All Vaccines for Long-Term Care Residents" outlines a path to better preparedness WASHINGTON, DC — A new white paper outlines a reflection of the Federal response to vaccination during the COVID-10 pandemic. The 35-page report, “A Call to Action: Expand & Ensure Access to All Vaccines
- [Alliance Gave Public Comment on New RSV Vaccines at CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) June 21 - 22 Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-gave-public-comment-on-new-rsv-vaccines-at-cdcs-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices-acip-june-21-22-meeting/) - On June 21st, the Alliance's Lindsay Clarke gave oral comments emphasizing the importance of the new RSV vaccines for older adults, discussing a recommendation for adults ages 60+, and urging prompt publication in the MMWR so that shots could be in arms for the upcoming cold and flu season. "Good afternoon. Thank you to the
- [Roundtable Highlights Common Goals, Areas for Future Focus in Implementing Medicare Out-of-Pocket Cost Reforms](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/roundtable-highlights-common-goals-areas-for-future-focus-in-implementing-medicare-out-of-pocket-cost-reforms/) - On May 2, 2023, the Alliance for Aging Research and the National Health Council brought together stakeholders including insurers, pharmacies, patient advocacy groups, and manufacturers for an open discussion about the upcoming changes to the Medicare Part D program passed in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. These changes, including the 1) introduction of a cost “smoothing”
- [Alliance to USPSTF: Prioritize Patient Outcomes When Considering Interventions to Address Obesity](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-uspstf-prioritize-patient-outcomes-when-considering-interventions-to-address-obesity/) - The Alliance provided feedback on the United States Preventative Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) Draft Research Plan for Weight Loss Interventions. The USPSTF is reviewing their recommendations for weight loss strategies for the first time since 2018. The letter emphasizes the need to prioritize patient outcomes and preferences in order to accurately assess the effectiveness and
- [Alliance to Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee: Serve as True Advisors to the FDA’s Expert Review ](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-to-peripheral-and-central-nervous-system-drugs-advisory-committee-serve-as-true-advisors-to-the-fdas-expert-review/) - Alliance President & CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, delivered the following public comment at the Food & Drug Administration’s Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee (PCNS) Meeting on June 9: Hi everyone. I’m Sue Peschin, and I serve as President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research. The Alliance receives funding from the
- [49 Organizations to CMS: Enact Protections, Education for Medicare Beneficiaries Related to Part D Redesign](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/49-organizations-to-cms-enact-protections-education-for-medicare-beneficiaries-related-to-part-d-redesign/) - The Alliance for Aging Research along with 48 additional organizations submitted a letter to Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD, Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), offering feedback on the forthcoming implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) provisions related to the Medicare Part D
- [New Alliance Video Explains Intricacies of ICER’s Involvement in Medicare Price Negotiation Process](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-alliance-video-explains-intricacies-of-icers-involvement-in-medicare-price-negotiation-process/) - A recently released video by the Alliance for Aging Research, How Will Medicare Negotiate Drug Prices? What Patients Need to Know, sheds light on significant provisions outlined in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act that empower the Medicare program to engage in price negotiations with pharmaceutical manufacturers. While the prospect of negotiation may initially seem promising
- [Second Vaccine to Prevent RSV in Older Adults Approved by the FDA](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/second-vaccine-to-prevent-rsv-in-older-adults-approved-by-the-fda/) - Lindsay Clarke, Senior Vice President of Health Education & Advocacy released the following statement on behalf of the Alliance for Aging Research in response to the recent approval of ABRYSVO™: Yesterday the Food and Drug Administration approved the second vaccine to help protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults. This is great news
- [Exciting News for Older Adults: FDA Approves New Vaccination to Prevent RSV](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/exciting-news-for-older-adults-fda-approves-new-vaccination-to-prevent-rsv/) - Lindsay Clarke, Senior Vice President of Health Education & Advocacy released the following statement on behalf of the Alliance for Aging Research in response to the recent approval of AREXVY: Yesterday the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first ever vaccine to help protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). While many people think of
- [Leading organizations ask FDA advisory committee to consider patient needs in Alzheimer’s-delaying treatments](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/leading-organizations-ask-fda-advisory-committee-to-consider-patient-needs-in-alzheimers-delaying-treatments/) - Six organizations – the Alliance, the American Academy of Neurology, Healthcare Leadership Council, LEAD Coalition, National Minority Quality Forum, and Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease – on May 25, 2023, wrote to the members of the Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee in advance of their upcoming meeting
- [Alliance Statement on CMS’ ‘Plan to Ensure Availability of New Alzheimer’s Drugs’](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-on-cms-plan-to-ensure-availability-of-new-alzheimers-drugs/) - This morning, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced via a press release what they describe as a “plan to ensure availability of new Alzheimer’s drugs.” Sue Peschin, MHS, President & CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research, released the following statement in response: There's no news here. Nothing has changed. Today's announcement
- [New Poll: Huge Majorities Want Medicare to Cover Cost of Alzheimer's Drugs](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-poll-huge-majorities-want-medicare-to-cover-cost-of-alzheimers-drugs/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 23, 2023) — Nearly nine in ten voters favor (87% favor, 77% strongly favor) requiring Medicare to cover the cost of FDA-approved drugs that can slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new poll conducted by Lake Research Partners and Public Opinion Strategies. Almost two-thirds of those polled (63%) are
- [Lots of Progress, Much More to Learn in Study of Sarcopenia](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/lots-of-progress-much-more-to-learn-in-study-of-sarcopenia/) - A recently published summary in Age and Aging gives a good overview of the progress that researchers have made in understanding the onset, disease pathway and treatment possibilities for sarcopenia and related functional decline. Areas of promise include studies on oxidative damage and its relation to muscle function, as well as observations of changes between muscle fibers and the
- [Study Examines Prevalence of Sarcopenia among German Women Ages 70+](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/study-examines-prevalence-of-sarcopenia-among-german-women-ages-70/) - A study published in Clinical Interventions in Aging explores the prevalence of sarcopenia among “community-dwelling” German women ages 70 and older living in Northern Bavaria. The study finds that while the prevalence of sarcopenia is relatively low, those with osteoarthritis in the hip and lower limbs were at increased risk for the disease. Read more here.
- [Important News for Older Adults: FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Agitation Symptoms Associated with Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/important-news-for-older-adults-fda-approves-first-drug-to-treat-agitation-symptoms-associated-with-dementia-due-to-alzheimers-disease/) - Sue Peschin, MHS, President and CEO released the following statement on behalf of the Alliance for Aging Research in response to the recent supplemental approval of REXULTI (Brexpiprazole): Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first ever, on-label treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This is promising news
- [Alliance and Partners Urge FDA Advisory Committee to Listen to Perspectives of Alzheimer's Patients and Families when Considering Expansion of Brexpiprazole Label](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-and-partners-urge-fda-advisory-committee-to-consider-alzheimers-patients-and-families-when-considering-expansion-of-brexpiprazole-label/) - The Alliance for Aging Research remains steadfast in advocating for Alzheimer's patients, their care partners, families, and long term care and health providers including advocacy for treatments that address symptoms. On April 3, the Alliance and the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) shared a letter with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Psychopharmacologic
- [66 Organizations Ask Medicare to Ensure Patient Input into Part D Affordability Provisions](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/66-organizations-ask-medicare-to-ensure-patient-input-into-part-d-affordability-provisions/) - The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 included two key provisions to help Medicare beneficiaries to afford the out-of-pocket costs related to prescription drugs. These changes — a $2,000 annual per beneficiary maximum out-of-pocket cost and zero-interest payment installment flexibility (also known as cost smoothing) — will be fully implemented in 2025. To ensure that beneficiaries
- [Energy & Commerce Committee Reports QALY Ban Bill for Consideration by U.S. House of Representatives](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/committee-reports-qaly-ban-bill-for-consideration-by-u-s-house/) - The House Energy & Commerce (E&C) Committee voted today to report H.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023, out of committee for consideration by the full U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 485 would prohibit all federal healthcare programs, including but not limited to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Veterans Administration, from
- [Alliance Advocates for Equitable Access for Alzheimer's Patients Seeking New Treatment](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-advocates-for-equitable-access-for-alzheimers-patients-seeking-new-treatment/) - The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) held a meeting today to discuss Leqembi (lecanumab), an FDA-approved treatment proven to slow the rate of cognitive decline among patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Alliance President & CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, gave public comment during the meeting: Hello, everyone. I’m Sue Peschin. I
- [Despite Stated Concern, ICER Doesn’t Plan to Make Meaningful Changes to Address Equity](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/despite-stated-concern-icer-doesnt-plan-to-make-meaningful-changes-to-address-equity-concerns/) - On March 15, the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) released a report on how health equity considerations can be better incorporated into health technology assessments. Though ICER noted that work needs to be done, the group did not recommend material changes to their value assessment methodology to help incentivize the development of therapeutics
- [Alliance Urges FDA and CDC Committees to Avoid Unnecessary Delays in Getting RSV Vaccines to Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-urges-fda-and-cdc-committees-to-avoid-unnecessary-delays-in-getting-rsv-vaccines-to-older-adults/) - The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) convened today to discuss and make recommendations on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Alliance Senior Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy Lindsay Clarke gave public comment stressing the importance of RSV vaccination for older adults: Good afternoon. Thank you
- [Alliance Criticizes CMS Decision to Restrict Access to Alzheimer's Therapies](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-criticizes-cms-decision-to-restrict-access-to-alzheimers-therapies/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 23, 2023) — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced yesterday that it will not reconsider its decision to severely restrict Medicare coverage for monoclonal antibodies that treat Alzheimer's disease. In response, Sue Peschin, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research, issued the following statement: For years, the
- [Common Sense Reforms Needed to Prevent Inappropriate Use, Support Care for Patients with Dementia](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/common-sense-reforms-needed-to-prevent-inappropriate-use-and-support-care-for-patients-with-dementia/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 21, 2023) — Project PAUSE appreciates Senator Grassley’s dedication to patient safety while residing in nursing homes, especially the potential misuse of antipsychotic medications. Project PAUSE shares this goal and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible patient care. Project PAUSE (Psychoactive Appropriate Use for Safety and Effectiveness), is an ad hoc
- [Alliance Report: Medicare Using 'Coverage with Evidence Development' to Ration Patient Access to FDA-Approved Treatments](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-report-medicare-using-coverage-with-evidence-development-to-ration-patient-access-to-fda-approved-treatments/) - WASHINGTON, DC (February 13, 2023) — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are increasingly employing an extralegal paradigm in the Medicare program called "coverage with evidence development" (CED) to restrict access to drugs, biologics, diagnostics, and medical devices approved by the FDA, according to a report released today by the Alliance for Aging
- [Media Advisory: 'Listen to Your Heart' Screening and Educational Event in Washington, DC](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/media-advisory-listen-to-your-heart-screening-and-educational-event-in-washington-dc/) - Washington, DC (February 8, 2023) – In honor of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22, the Alliance for Aging Research and the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA) are joining forces to host a free event to raise awareness of heart valve disease. Led by Dr. Thomas MacGillivray, Physician Executive Director
- [‘Listen to Your Heart’ Screening Challenge Elevates Awareness and Understanding of Common, Fatal Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/listen-to-your-heart-screening-challenge-elevates-awareness-and-understanding-of-common-fatal-disease/) - Washington, DC (January 20, 2023) – On February 22, hundreds of organizations, advocates, and individuals will mark Valve Disease Day by joining together to increase recognition about the risks of heart valve disease and improve detection and treatment access to ultimately save lives. More than 25,000 deaths are attributed to valve disease in the U.S.
- [Project PAUSE Appreciates HHS Initiative to Strengthen Nursing Home Safety and Transparency, Raises Concerns with Implementation and Patient Care](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/project-pause-appreciates-hhs-initiative-to-strengthen-nursing-home-safety-and-transparency-raises-concerns-with-implementation-and-patient-care/) - Project PAUSE (Psychoactive Appropriate Use for Safety and Effectiveness), an ad hoc coalition of national patient and professional organizations collectively advocating on clinical and regulatory and legislative issues in long-term care, issued the following statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s additional steps to address issues in nursing home safety: Project PAUSE appreciates the U.S. Department of
- [Alliance Statement on FDA's Approval of New Treatment to Delay Progression of Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-on-fdas-approval-of-new-treatment-to-delay-progression-of-alzheimers-disease/) - Sue Peschin, MHS, President & CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research, released the following statement in response to the FDA’s decision to approve lecanemab for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease: The Alliance for Aging Research today celebrates the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of
- [Updated Resource Available: Alliance’s Latest Brochure Takes a “Closer Look” at Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/updated-resource-available-alliances-latest-brochure-takes-a-closer-look-at-age-related-macular-degeneration/) - The Alliance for Aging Research has updated and released its highly successful educational brochure — Taking a Closer Look at Age-Related Macular Degeneration. This is the 5th edition of the brochure and has been updated to reflect the latest advances in detection, prevention, and treatment. The brochure includes the Amsler Grid—a convenient tool that can
- [President Biden signs CAROL Act to Advance Heart Valve Disease Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/president-biden-signs-carol-act-to-advance-heart-valve-disease-research/) - Alliance for Aging Research champions legislation that will raise awareness of and devote research funding to a lesser-known type of heart disease that impacts around 11 million nationwide WASHINGTON, DC — The Alliance for Aging Research is pleased to share that the Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy (CAROL) Act – H.R. 1193 –
- [Alliance Analysis Explores Impacts on Older Adults, Provides Recommendations for ICER Methodology](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-analysis-explores-impacts-on-older-adults-provides-recommendations-for-icer-methodology/) - The Alliance for Aging Research recently completed a review of the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review’s (ICER) considerations of older adults in their reports over the last two years. In July of this year, ICER received a grant from The Commonwealth Fund to “evaluate procedural changes that could further support health equity goals in
- [Alliance statement on CMS announcement regarding coverage for Aβ PET scans](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-on-cms-announcement-regarding-coverage-for-aβ-pet-scans/) - Sue Peschin, MHS, President & CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research released the following statement: The Alliance for Aging Research is grateful that the Administration, along with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), listened to the many stakeholders in the Alzheimer’s (AD)
- [Alliance Leads More Than 50 Organizations Urging President Biden to Reevaluate Decision on Alzheimer’s Diagnostics](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-leads-more-than-50-organizations-urging-president-biden-to-reevaluate-decision-on-alzheimers-diagnostics/) - The Alliance for Aging Research and 52 additional organizations shared a letter with President Biden today urging him to direct the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reopen the Aβ PET national coverage determination (NCD) for amyloid beta (Aβ) positron emission tomography (PET) for a full reconsideration. In 2013, the
- [Twenty Organizations Ask Medicare to End Coverage Restrictions for Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostics](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/twenty-organizations-ask-medicare-to-end-coverage-restrictions-for-alzheimers-disease-diagnostics/) - The Alliance, alongside 19 additional patient advocacy organizations, submitted comments today to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency’s coverage reconsideration for diagnostic tests for Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, Medicare beneficiaries are only permitted a single Beta Amyloid Positron Emission Tomography (PET) test per lifetime to test for dementia and neurodegenerative disease.
- [Twenty-one Organizations Submit Comments to the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee Panel in Advance of December Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/twenty-one-organizations-submit-comments-to-the-medicare-evidence-development-and-coverage-advisory-committee-panel-in-advance-of-december-meeting/) - The Alliance for Aging Research and 20 partner organizations submitted comments to the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) Panel asking them to advise the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise and improve its Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) study criteria. The letter urges that MEDCAC recommend to CMS that
- [Proposed 'Flat Copayment Policy' Will Save Medicare Part D Beneficiaries Money at the Pharmacy Counter](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/proposed-flat-copayment-policy-will-save-medicare-part-d-beneficiaries-money-at-the-pharmacy-counter/) - Recent studies illustrate that growing out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs harm people’s health and result in reduced medication compliance. Lack of medication adherence can lead to deteriorating health and an increased incidence of costly hospitalizations. Under a new flat copay model proposal, the maximum flat copay for Medicare Part D beneficiaries could be capped at
- [New Analysis Shows Significant Savings to Medicare Patients, Limited Budgetary Impact of ‘Flat Copayment Policy’ for Prescription Drugs](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-analysis-shows-significant-savings-to-medicare-patients-limited-budgetary-impact-of-flat-copayment-policy-for-prescription-drugs/) - New research supported by the Alliance for Aging Research shows significant beneficiary savings, limited budgetary impact of expanding maximum flat copayment policy WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 15, 2022) — A new analysis highlights how a proposed $35 limit on the cost of individual prescription drugs covered by Medicare Part D would have a positive impact on
- [Media Advisory: Press Call to Review Impacts of Proposed 'Flat Copayment Policy' in Medicare Part D](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/media-advisory-press-call-to-review-impacts-of-proposed-flat-copayment-policy-in-medicare-part-d/) - New research supported by Alliance for Aging Research shows significant beneficiary savings, limited budgetary impact of expanding flat copayment policy WASHINGTON, DC — The Alliance for Aging Research will hold a virtual press call on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. ET to discuss a proposed flat copayment policy. On the call, a new
- [Not Just a Childhood Illness, RSV Can Frequently Cause Complications and Death Among Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/not-just-a-childhood-illness-rsv-can-frequently-cause-complications-and-death-among-older-adults/) - WASHINGTON, DC (Oct. 12, 2022) — You may have heard about Respiratory Syncytial Virus – commonly called RSV – being a common respiratory virus among infants and toddlers. But RSV is not just an illness affecting kids. RSV can affect older adults more frequently and just as seriously, and often result in death. “While symptoms
- [Alliance Comments on Alzheimer's Disease Diagnostics, Glaucoma in Medicare Outpatient Rule](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-comments-on-alzheimers-disease-diagnostics-glaucoma-in-medicare-outpatient-rule/) - The Alliance submitted comments on the calendar year (CY) 2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule and encouraged key changes to ensure patients’ access to needed care. The Alliance’s letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) included the following recommendations: Ensure that reimbursement
- [Alliance for Aging Research Responds to Office of Civil Rights Proposed Rule on Nondiscrimination Protections](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-responds-to-office-of-civil-rights-proposed-rule-on-nondiscrimination-protections/) - The Alliance for Aging Research responded to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) request for comment on a new proposed rule to restore and strengthen protections for patients through the implementation of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
- [The Alliance Submits Comments to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for June 22 - 23 Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/the-alliance-submits-comments-to-the-cdcs-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices-acip-for-their-june-22-23-meeting/) - On June 23, 2022, the Alliance submitted comments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for their June 22 - 23 meeting. The Alliance's comments focused on the items on the agenda pertaining to older adults including influenza, pneumonia, and RSV. The comments applauded ACIP for their unanimous
- [Twenty Organizations Submit Comments on Proposed Requirements for Medicare Coverage with Evidence Development Parameters](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/twenty-organizations-submit-comments-on-proposed-requirements-for-medicare-coverage-with-evidence-development-parameters/) - On September 7, 2022, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released proposed updated study requirements for Medicare's coverage with evidence development (CED) program. CED is utilized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) when the agency believes additional clinical information is necessary before providing broad access to a procedure, medical device,
- [Alliance celebrates its 2022 Heroes in Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-celebrates-its-2022-heroes-in-health/) - For the first time since 2019, the Alliance for Aging Research hosted its signal social event in person. The U.S. Institute of Peace was the beautiful backdrop on September 20 for the 2022 Heroes in Health Celebration which included the 29th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner and 2022 Roundtable Discussion. On the heels of the
- [Alliance Applauds Patient Affordability Provisions in Inflation Reduction Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-applauds-patient-affordability-provisions-in-inflation-reduction-act/) - WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 19, 2022) — The Alliance for Aging Research commends Congress for including in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 several provisions that will improve prescription drug affordability and access for Medicare Part D beneficiaries. Specifically, the Alliance is pleased that the Act: Expands the low-income subsidy program; eliminates beneficiary out-of-pocket costs for
- [This Fall, the Alliance Calls on Older Adults to Get COVID-19 Boosters and Back on Track with Routine Vaccinations](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/this-fall-the-alliance-on-older-adults-to-get-covid-19-boosters-and-back-on-track-with-routine-vaccinations/) - WASHINGTON, DC (Sept. 13, 2022) — While the COVID-19 pandemic was paramount in reigniting understanding of the importance, functionality, and urgency of vaccinations, isolation caused many to delay important medical visits and procedures, including routine vaccinations. According to the Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance), Fall is a great time to get back to not only
- [Alliance Submits Comments to the FTC on the Influence of Pharmacy Benefit Managers on the Healthcare System](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-submits-comments-to-the-ftc-on-the-influence-of-pharmacy-benefit-managers-on-the-healthcare-system/) - On Friday, May 20, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the influence of pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) on the healthcare system. The comments focused primarily on the effect PBMs have on drug prices for older Americans and Medicare Part D beneficiaries. The Alliance noted the relationship between
- [Alliance for Aging Research Submits Comments to CMS on Ways to Improve Medicare Advantage Programs for Beneficiaries](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/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
- [Alliance for Aging Research Releases Statement on Inflation Reduction Act of 2022](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-releases-statement-on-inflation-act-of-2022/) - WASHINGTON, DC, August 2, 2022 – The Alliance for Aging Research’s (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, released the following statement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has several provisions that the Alliance for Aging Research has long supported and should become law—expansion of the low-income subsidy
- [The Alliance Submits Comments to the CDC and ACIP on the FDA Authorized Novovax COVID-19 Vaccine](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/the-alliance-submits-comments-to-the-cdc-and-acip-on-the-fda-authorized-novovax-covid-19-vaccine/) - The Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization (ACIP) regarding access to the newly Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 18 and above. In the comments, the Alliance thanked ACIP for unanimously recommending the new vaccine; thereby ensuring
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade ](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-u-s-supreme-courts-decision-to-overturn-roe-v-wade/) - WASHINGTON, July 1, 2022 – The Alliance for Aging Research’s (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: All of us at the Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) believe that independence, dignity, and equity are essential to healthy aging. The
- [Over 40 Organizations Share Information with FDA on Unmet Clinical Need for Alzheimer’s Disease-related Psychosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/over-40-organizations-share-information-with-fda-on-unmet-clinical-need-for-alzheimers-disease-related-psychosis/) - On Friday, June 3rd, the Alliance for Aging Research and over 40 additional organizations submitted a comment letter to the FDA highlighting the challenges that patients with Alzheimer’s disease-related psychosis (ADP) face in accessing effective treatments for unwanted hallucinations and delusions. The letter was sent to the members of the Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee, who
- [FDA–2021–D–0789 Diversity Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from<br>Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Populations in Clinical Trials; Draft Guidance for Industry](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/fda-2021-d-0789-diversity-plans-to-improve-enrollment-of-participants-fromunderrepresented-racial-and-ethnic-populations-in-clinical-trials-draft-guidance-for-industry/) - On Monday, June 13, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), responding to their draft guidance for industry on creating a Racial and Ethnic Diversity Plan for clinical trials. In the letter, the Alliance commended the FDA on their increased focus on promoting diversity within clinical trials; a
- [Alliance Receives Two Gold Telly Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-receives-two-gold-telly-awards/) - For nearly two decades, the Alliance has been creating educational films that make dense, confusing, and often intimidating medical concepts easy to access and understand. Our films have covered such topics as Alzheimer’s disease, medication safety, vaccination, sepsis, atrial fibrillation, and so much more. You can find all of our films in our video library.
- [New Mental Health Resources for Clinicians and Caregivers](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-mental-health-resources-for-clinicians-and-caregivers/) - This Mental Health Awareness Month, the Alliance released new tip sheet for clinicians that focus on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, depression and suicide, and substance use disorders. Health care providers face a wide range of difficulties in detecting mental health changes and dementias in older adults. Symptoms can be hard to distinguish from other
- [The Alliance Submits Comments to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/the-alliance-submits-comments-to-the-agency-for-healthcare-research-and-quality/) - The Alliance submitted a comment letter on May 24, 2022 to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Request for Information on their Proposed Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund Strategic Framework. The Alliance’s response centered on emphasizing the need to address aging directly within the framework, including language in the framework that reinforces a commitment to
- [CMS Coverage Determination Harms Patients, Sets Troublesome Precedent for Access to Future Cures](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/cms-coverage-determination-harms-patients-sets-troublesome-precedent-for-access-to-future-cures/) - CMS Coverage Determination for Alzheimer's Treatments Harms Patients, Sets Troublesome Precedent for Access to Future Cures April 13, 2022 – The Alliance for Aging Research is deeply disappointed in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) final national coverage determination on monoclonal antibodies targeting amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. "Beneficiaries who have
- [In Pursuit of the 'Longevity Dividend'](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/in-pursuit-of-the-longevity-dividend/) - Prominent Scientists Call for Policymakers to Invest in Research to Gain a "Longevity Dividend" Advances in science predict relief from age-related disease, higher quality of life, and economic benefits September 12th, 2006, Washington, D.C. - At an international gathering organized by the not-for-profit Alliance for Aging Research, prominent scientists called for governments and health care
- [First-Ever National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Set for February 22, 2017](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/first-ever-national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-set-for-february-22-2017/) - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Adds Day to Its National Health Observances Calendar; U.S. House Resolution Introduced Washington, D.C., January 4th, 2017 – Today, the Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) announced that February 22, 2017, will serve as the first-ever National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, with annual observances to follow. In addition,
- [Alliance Exposes Widespread Ageism in U.S. Healthcare](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-exposes-widespread-ageism-in-u-s-healthcare/) - Washington, D.C.- Drawing upon scores of recent scientific studies, the non-profit Alliance for Aging Research issued a revealing report showing how systematic bias against the elderly hurts older patients in America. The report, Ageism: How Healthcare Fails the Elderly, was released today at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. The Alliance's
- [Alliance Releases New Educational Films on Atrial Fibrillation](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-releases-new-educational-films-on-atrial-fibrillation/) - This Older Americans Month, the Alliance for Aging Research released new educational films on atrial fibrillation (AFib)—an irregular heart rhythm that becomes more common with age. Atrial fibrillation can be physically exhausting, scary, and disabling but with proper treatment, people diagnosed with the disease can manage their symptoms and live active and healthy lives. These
- [2021 Impact Report: Meeting the Needs of Older Americans](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/2021-impact-report-meeting-the-needs-of-older-americans/) - We are proud to share with you the Alliance for Aging Research’s newly released 2021 Impact Report: Heartbreak and Hope: Meeting the Needs of Older Americans. This report summarizes our work over the last year. It’s also a testament to how important our work is and how much we still have to achieve to provide
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on Confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf as FDA Commissioner](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-confirmation-of-dr-robert-califf-as-fda-commissioner/) - The Alliance for Aging Research (“Alliance”) congratulates Dr. Robert Califf on his confirmation today by the U.S. Senate as the 25th Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Alliance also congratulates President Biden and the Administration on the confirmation, which places a distinguished leader and clinical researcher at the forefront of our
- [Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22nd Focuses on Timely Treatment](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-on-february-22nd-focuses-on-timely-treatment/) - In Its Sixth Year, the Campaign is Raising Awareness and Encouraging People Not to Delay Care WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2022 -- Today, Tuesday, February 22, more than 110 national and international organizations and thousands of patient advocates will recognize the sixth annual Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day ("Valve Disease Day"), an awareness day officially acknowledged by the U.S.
- [Project PAUSE Statement in Response to President Biden’s Initiative to Improve Nursing Home Safety and Care](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/project-pause-statement-in-response-to-president-bidens-initiative-to-improve-nursing-home-safety-and-care/) - WASHINGTON, March 1, 2022 – Project PAUSE (Psychoactive Appropriate Use for Safety and Effectiveness) co-convenors, Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, Executive Director and CEO of ASCP; and Sue Peschin, MHS, Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO, released the following statement in response to President Biden’s initiative to improve nursing home safety and care: Chad Worz,
- [The Alliance and Leading National Patient Advocacy Organizations Urge Congress to Pass Key Medicare Drug Affordability Reforms](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/the-alliance-and-leading-national-patient-advocacy-organizations-urge-congress-to-pass-key-medicare-drug-affordability-reforms/) - The Alliance for Aging Research, in conjunction with other prominent national patient advocacy organizations, urged Congress to take action to address high out-of-pocket prescription costs in the Medicare Part D program, easing the burden on millions who cannot afford their medications.In a letter sent to Congress, the group asked House and Senate leadership to pass
- [Ohio Press Release- Healthcare Expectations and Cost Survey](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/ohio-press-release-healthcare-expectations-and-cost-survey/) - WASHINGTON-Ohioans have great expectations to live long, healthy lives and are willing to pay more for new medicines and medical treatments that will keep them out of nursing homes, according to a new survey released today by the not for profit Alliance for Aging Research. Hopes are high in Ohio with seven out of ten
- [Alliance Statement in Support of the March for Science](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-in-support-of-the-march-for-science/) - April 21st, 2017 - Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) President and CEO, Susan Peschin, MHS, has issued the following statement in support of the April 22, 2017, March for Science: The Alliance for Aging Research is pleased to be a partner organization of tomorrow’s March for Science taking place in Washington D.C., and in satellite
- [Alliance Supports Funding Increase for NIH in Congressional FY 2017 Spending Package](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-supports-funding-increase-for-nih-in-congressional-fy-2017-spending-package/) - May 1st, 2017 -The Alliance for Aging Research’s President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has released the following statement in response to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 spending package released today, which provides $34.1 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a $2 billion increase over FY 2016. The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance)
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on FY 2020 White House Proposed Budget](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-on-fy-2020-white-house-proposed-budget/) - WASHINGTON, March 17, 2019 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement in response to the White House’s proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget: We are very encouraged to see that the White House’s recently released Fiscal Year 2020 budget includes policies to control out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for older
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on the FY2020 Budget](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-the-fy2020-budget/) - WASHINGTON, December 21, 2019 – The Alliance for Aging Research’s (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has released the following statement about the FY 2020 budget, signed into law yesterday evening. On behalf of the Alliance for Aging Research, I applaud Congress and the Administration for signing into law the FY2020 appropriations package, ensuring
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on CMS’ Draft National Coverage Determination for Medicare Coverage of TMVR/TEER](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-cms-draft-national-coverage-determination-for-medicare-coverage-of-tmvr-teer/) - WASHINGTON, July 1, 2020 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) draft National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Medicare coverage of mitral valve Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) (previously referred to as Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair, or TMVR) to treat severe
- [Press Kit for OTC Pain Medication Safe Use and Storage Films](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/press-kit-for-otc-pain-medication-safe-use-and-storage-films/) - March 2nd, 2016 - This press kit introduces you to the press campaign about the Alliance for Aging Research's new short films on OTC pain medication safety. For the press release, please go here. About the Films These two animated “pocket films” focus on educating consumers about the importance of proper usage and storage of
- [Statement on Congressional Action to Reauthorize the FDA's Prescription Drug and Medical Device User Fee Programs](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/statement-on-congressional-action-to-reauthorize-the-fdas-prescription-drug-and-medical-device-user-fee-programs/) - Washington, D.C., March 22, 2017 –Today Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens issued the following statement regarding congressional action taken this week to begin consideration of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) prescription drug and medical device user fee programs: The Alliance is pleased that the Senate Health,
- [President Bush Fails Leadership Test on Stem Cell Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/president-bush-fails-leadership-test-on-stem-cell-research/) - Statement by Alliance for Aging Research Executive Director Daniel Perry on President Bush's Announcement to Limit Federal Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research August 9th, 2001 - President Bush had the opportunity tonight to stand tall in the eyes of millions of Americans suffering from life threatening diseases.
- [Alliance Applauds Advances in Cellular Therapies](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-applauds-advances-in-cellular-therapies/) - November 26th, 2001 - In response to the announcement by Advanced Cell Technologies (ACT) that they have cloned a human embryo, the Alliance for Aging Research believes therapeutic cloning is an essential tool of regenerative medicine with the potential to treat and even cure serious and life-threatening diseases, but restates its opposition to the cloning
- [Task Force Urges Congress to Complete the Commitment to NIH](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/task-force-urges-congress-to-complete-the-commitment-to-nih/) - Task Force Comprising Over 50 Groups Urges Congress To Complete the Commitment to NIH » Download (DOC | 76 KB) More than 50 not-for-profit research and patient-support organizations urged Congress to meet President Bush's leadership by completing the commitment to double the NIH budget. In a joint report released today, the 2002 Task Force for
- [Senator Lincoln, Congressman Tauzin to Receive Public Service Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/senator-lincoln-congressman-tauzin-to-receive-public-service-awards/) - Senator Lincoln, Congressman Tauzin to Receive Public Service Awards in Aging Research » Download (DOC | 74 KB) U.S. Senator Blanche Lambert Lincoln (D-AR) and House Commerce Committee Chairman W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (R-LA) will be saluted tonight for their support of medical research towards healthier aging at the 9th annual Alliance for Aging Research Bipartisan
- [Pennsylvania Press Release - Healthcare Expectations and Cost Survey](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/pennsylvania-press-release-healthcare-expectations-and-cost-survey/) - Washington, D.C. - Pennsylvanians have great expectations to live long, healthy lives and are willing to pay more for new medicines and medical treatments that will keep them out of nursing homes, according to a new survey released today by the not for profit Alliance for Aging Research. Hopes are high in Pennsylvania with six
- [Alliance Urges Congress to Act Quickly on the Passage of Cloning Bill](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-urges-congress-to-act-quickly-on-the-passage-of-cloning-bill/) - Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research today commended Senators Hatch (R-UT), Feinstein (D-CA), Specter (R-PA), Kennedy (D-MA) and Harkin (D-IA) for introducing the "Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2003." The bill provides the greatest hope yet for patients suffering from life-threatening diseases by allowing promising medical research to
- [Alliance for Aging Research Urges You to Take Control of Your Pain](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-urges-you-to-take-control-of-your-pain/) - Washington, D.C.- The Alliance for Aging Research has a new tool for helping manage the aches and pains associated with growing older. Take Care of Yourself, Take Control of Your Pain gives an overview of how to recognize, understand, and safely treat pain. The free brochure provides the latest information, including advice from the American
- [Alliance Website and Webzine Receive Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-website-and-webzine-receive-awards/) - The Alliance for Aging Research Website and Webzine Receive Awards and High Praise for Quality Health Content Washington, D.C. - Alliance for Aging Research website, www.agingresearch.org, and webzine, Living Longer and Loving It!, recently won three prestigious awards for online dedication to providing quality health information to aging Americans. The not-for-profit, Washington, DC-based Alliance for
- [New Survey Shows Lack of Action on Skin Damage](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-survey-shows-lack-of-action-on-skin-damage/) - New Survey Shows That Women Know the Cause of Age Spots, But Don't Choose to Protect Themselves Washington, D.C.- The Alliance for Aging Research, a not-for-profit health advocacy organization, today released the findings of a new survey that showed 80 percent of women with age spots knew that sun was the cause, but an even
- [Alliance Commends NIH for New Medical Research Plan](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-commends-nih-for-new-medical-research-plan/) - October 2nd 2003, Washington, D.C. - The not-for-profit Alliance for Aging Research today praised the new national Institutes of Health plan that seeks to foster a scientific structure conducive to accelerating the rate of medical discoveries. NIH Director Dr. Elias Zerhouni presented the NIH “Roadmap” as a means to improve the research establishment in this
- [Daniel Perry Named President of CAMR](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/daniel-perry-named-president-of-camr/) - Daniel Perry Named President of the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research December 9th, 2003, Washington, D.C. - Daniel Perry, executive director of the Alliance for Aging Research, has been named president of the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR).CAMR leads the political fight in supporting therapeutic cloning and embryonic stem cell
- [Americans Not Making Stroke - Irregular Heartbeat Connection](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/americans-not-making-stroke-irregular-heartbeat-connection/) - New Survey Shows Americans Are Not Making The Life-Saving Link Between Stroke and Irregular Heartbeat May 5th, 2004, Washington, D.C. - A new survey released today by the not-for-profit Alliance for Aging Research found that most Americans are unaware of one of the strongest risk factors for stroke. “Over 2.2 million Americans suffer from AF
- [Alliance Launches Age-Related Macular Degeneration Campaign](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-launches-age-related-macular-degeneration-campaign/) - July 7th, 2004, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research, a not-for-profit organization, has launched a new campaign on a leading cause of vision loss in people over 60, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). As part of the campaign, an Internet module has been added to the Alliance for Aging Research website (www.agingresearch.org), allowing consumers
- [Hutchinson, Baucus, and McClellan to Receive Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/hutchinson-baucus-and-mcclellan-to-receive-awards/) - » Download (DOC | 75 KB) Senator Hutchinson, Senator Baucus, and CMS Administrator McClellan To Receive Awards for Aging Research September 21st, 2004, Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX), Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), and Medicare Administrator, Dr. Mark McClellan will be saluted tonight for their support of medical research towards healthier aging
- [Health Leaders Gather To Honor Legendary Aging Research Advocate](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/health-leaders-gather-to-honor-legendary-aging-research-advocate/) - » Download (DOC | 75 KB) December 16th, 2004, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) yesterday honored Florence Stephenson Mahoney (1899-2002), one of the nation’s foremost advocates for health research and a pioneer in the development of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), by dedicating a
- [Alliance Website Receives Two Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-website-receives-two-awards/) - The Alliance for Aging Research Website Receives Two World Wide Web Merit Awards March 11th, 2005, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research is the honorable recipient of two merit awards for its website from the 2004 World Wide Web Health Awards Program. The first award recognizes the overall Alliance for Aging Research website,
- [The Alliance Revokes Hwang's Indispensable Person of the Year Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/the-alliance-revokes-hwangs-indispensable-person-of-the-year-award/) - » Download (DOC | 74 KB) The Alliance for Aging Research Announces Revocation of Dr. Woo Suk Hwang's Indispensable Person of the Year Award January 20th, 2006, Washington, D.C. - January 20, 2006 – It is with great disappointment that the Alliance for Aging Research announces the revocation of the Indispensable Person of the Year
- [What Men Don't Know About Their Health and Aging Can Hurt Them](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/what-men-dont-know-about-their-health-and-aging-can-hurt-them/) - National survey finds that most American men over the age of 39 fail to attribute "aging" symptoms to low testosterone, a treatable condition April 18th, 2006, Washington, D.C. - A national survey released today indicates that one third of American men over the age of 39 report experiencing two or more symptoms of low testosterone
- [Alliance Bestows Awards at 20th Anniversary Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-bestows-awards-at-20th-anniversary-dinner/) - » Download (DOC | 75 KB) Senators Bayh and Hatch, and Nobel Laureate Robert Fogel, to be Honored by the Alliance for Aging Research at 20th Anniversary Awards Dinner September 12th, 2006, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research, a non-profit organization that promotes scientific and medical research, will honor Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN),
- [New Partnership to Promote Brain Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-partnership-to-promote-brain-health/) - » Download (DOC | 29 KB) New Partnership to Promote Brain Health Offers On-line Assessment First One Million Users Receive Free Test October 30th, 2006, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research (The Alliance) and the Brain Resource Company (BRC), announced today a new partnership to promote education and research in brain health. New
- [Alliance Elects New Top Officers](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-elects-new-top-officers/) - The Alliance for Aging Research Elects New Top Officers November 28th, 2006, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research, which advances science and medical innovations for healthier aging in America, today named James E. Eden, a successful developer and operator of senior living communities, to be the group’s National Chairman. The 20-year-old not-for-profit organization
- [President's Budget Lacks Funds to Stem 'Silver Tsunami'](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/presidents-budget-lacks-funds-to-stem-silver-tsunami/) - » Download (DOC | 49 KB) President's Budget Lacks Funds to Stem "Silver Tsunami" of Age-Related Chronic Diseases February 7th, 2007, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research today warned that the president’s proposed FY 2008 budget lacks sufficient funding to address the growing burden of age-related chronic diseases. “With the oldest of the
- [Alliance Launches Malnutrition Awareness Campaign](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-launches-malnutrition-awareness-campaign/) - The Alliance for Aging Research Launches Campaign to Increase Awareness About Malnutrition in Older Adults March 31st. 2007, Washington, D.C. - In an effort to increase awareness about malnutrition in older adults, the Alliance for Aging Research has launched a new campaign – Malnutrition & Seniors: A Hidden Threat. With support from Novartis Medical Nutrition,
- [National Campaign to Help Older Americans Manage Medicines](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/national-campaign-to-help-older-americans-manage-medicines/) - » Download (DOC | 58 KB) Consumer Health Education Center Launches National Campaign to Help Older Americans Manage Medicines April 2nd, 2007, Washington, D.C. - The Consumer Health Education Center (CHEC) is launching a national education campaign to help mature Americans better manage their health, specifically regarding the over-the-counter (OTC) medicines they take. There are
- [Alliance for Aging Research Wins Two Mature Media Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-wins-two-mature-media-awards/) - » Download (DOC | 43 KB) Alliance for Aging Research Wins Two Awards in 2007 National Mature Media Awards Program August 8th, 2007, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research was a winner in the 16th annual National Mature Media Awards Program, receiving a silver award for the Alzheimer’s Disease: Helping Yourself Help a
- [Alliance Honors Senators T. Cochran, K. Conrad, FDA's J. Woodcock](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-honors-senators-t-cochran-k-conrad-fdas-j-woodcock/) - » Download (DOC | 46 KB) Alliance for Aging Research Honors Senators Thad Cochran, Kent Conrad, and FDA's Janet Woodcock for Advancing Healthy Aging September 19th, 2007, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research, a non-profit organization that promotes scientific and medical research for healthier aging, honored Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS), Senator Kent Conrad
- [Alliance Offers Online Resources for Healthy Aging and Longevity](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-offers-online-resources-for-healthy-aging-and-longevity/) - » Download (PDF | 41 KB) Alliance for Aging Research Offers On-line Resources for Healthy Aging and Longevity New and Improved Website Spans Personal Health to Policy Issues September 27th, 2007, Washington, D.C - The Alliance for Aging Research has launched a new and improved website, www.agingresearch.org, with a fresh new look, easier navigation, and
- [New Tools Boost Alzheimer's Awareness](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-tools-boost-alzheimers-awareness/) - New Tools Boost Alzheimer's Awareness Downloadable "pocket" films help increase public understanding of a 21st century epidemic March 12th, 2008, Washington, D.C. - With the aging of the population, experts warn that Alzheimer’s disease will reach epidemic proportions by mid-century, creating massive and unsustainable burdens in terms of health care costs, overwhelmed families, and millions
- [Alliance Offers Resource on Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-offers-resource-on-age-related-macular-degeneration/) - Brochure provides latest information on AMD diagnosis and treatment March 13th, 2008, Washington, D.C. - In order to further educate Americans about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the Alliance for Aging Research has updated its popular brochure, Taking a Closer Look at Age-Related Macular Degeneration. The new brochure provides the latest information on AMD risk factors,
- [Alliance Develops Osteoporosis Tool for Health Professionals](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-develops-osteoporosis-tool-for-health-professionals/) - » Download (PDF | 84 KB) Alliance for Aging Research Develops New Osteoporosis Tool for Health Care Professionals Clipboard tool with algorithm helps diagnose and treat bone disease May 8th, 2008, Washington, D.C. - In recognition of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, the Alliance for Aging Research released an osteoporosis prevention and treatment clipboard
- [Experts Call for Investing in Longevity Science](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/experts-call-for-investing-in-longevity-science/) - » Download (PDF | 41 KB) Experts Call for Investing in Longevity Science to Bolster Older Americans' Contributions Alliance for Aging Research Offers New Podcasts on Web Site June 13th, 2008, Washington, D.C. - With the nation’s economy uppermost in many Americans’ minds, the Alliance for Aging Research explores the economic benefits from increased investment
- [Alliance Launches Aortic Stenosis Awareness Campaign](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-launches-aortic-stenosis-awareness-campaign/) - Survey Reveals Doctors, Patients Lack Information about Heart Condition » Download (PDF | 36 KB) October 8th, 2008, WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a survey that shows doctors and patients lack information about aortic stenosis (AS), a common age-related heart condition, the not-for-profit Alliance for Aging Research is launching a campaign to educate physicians about this
- [Dr. Marie Bernard Departs Alliance Board to Accept Position at NIA](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/dr-marie-bernard-departs-alliance-board-to-accept-position-at-nia/) - Dr. Marie Bernard Departs Alliance Board to Accept Position at NIA October 13th, 2008, WASHINGTON, DC - Concluding six years on the Board of Directors of the not-for-profit Alliance for Aging Research, Dr. Marie A. Bernard assumed new responsibilities this week as Deputy Director of the federal government’s National Institute on Aging. One of the
- [Alliance Urges Congress to Follow Schrader's Suit](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-urges-congress-to-follow-schraders-suit/) - The Alliance for Aging Research Supports Rep. Schrader's New Comparative Effectiveness Research Legislation May 1st, 2009, Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR), joined fellow New Democrat colleagues Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) and Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA), in introducing the Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) Act of 2009 (H.R. 2502). Daniel Perry, executive director
- [2009 Task Force on Aging Research Funding](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/2009-task-force-on-aging-research-funding/) - 2009 Task Force on Aging Research Funding Urges Congress and the President to Restore a National Commitment to Medical Research calls for at least a 7% increase in NIH funding for FY 2010 May 1st, 2009, Washington, D.C. - More than 65 disease groups, not-for-profit patient advocacy organizations, and foundations urge Congress and President Obama
- [Alliance Supports Collaboration to Lower Prescription Drug Costs](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-supports-collaboration-to-lower-prescription-drug-costs/) - The Alliance for Aging Research Applauds Proposed Legislative Compromise between Lawmakers and Pharmaceutical Companies June 1st, 2009, Washington, D.C.-This week Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, announced that drug manufacturers and lawmakers have struck a legislative compromise to reduce America's healthcare costs by $80 billion over the next several years. The
- [Aortic Stenosis Campaign Educates Patients and Physicians](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aortic-stenosis-campaign-educates-patients-and-physicians/) - Materials Raise Awareness and Encourage Physician-Patient Communication November 1st 2009, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Building off of a highly successful campaign that educated physicians on aortic stenosis (AS), the Alliance for Aging Research recently released new resources that teach patients about the disease and encourage critical physician-patient communication. Aortic stenosis is the abnormal narrowing of the
- [Growing Burden of Thrombosis Calls for Medical Innovation](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/growing-burden-of-thrombosis-calls-for-medical-innovation/) - March 23rd, 2011, Washington, D.C. - Today, in a briefing on Capitol Hill the Alliance for Aging Research released a new volume of The Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation. This latest addition to The Silver Book series paints a comprehensive picture of the burden of thrombosis—with a focus on
- [MetLife Foundation Silver Scholar Award Recepients Announced](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/metlife-foundation-silver-scholar-award-recepients-announced/) - Economists Receive $75,000 for Work in Aging, Health Care, and Economics April 25th, 2011, Washington, D.C. – Today, the Alliance for Aging Research and the MetLife Foundation announced the winners of the first-ever MetLife Foundation Silver Scholar Award. Economists Dr. David Cutler, Department of Economics and Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University; and Dr. Dana
- [Experts in Eye Care and Aging Call for Renewed Efforts in Glaucoma](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/experts-in-eye-care-and-aging-call-for-renewed-efforts-in-glaucoma/) - Experts in Eye Care and Aging Call for Renewed Efforts in Glaucoma Detection and Management among Americans October 17th, 2011 - New education effort, TAKE on Glaucoma, spotlights importance of early diagnosis, treatment adherence and patient education New York, NY, October 17, 2011--Americans age 40 and older must be better educated about the risk factors
- [Top Alzheimer's Advocate to Join Alliance for Aging Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/top-alzheimers-advocate-to-join-alliance-for-aging-research/) - » Download (PDF | 106 KB) Washington, DC, October 8, 2011 – Sue Peschin, a leading advocate for public policies supporting Alzheimer’s disease research and services for affected families, will join the Alliance for Aging Research beginning January 2012, it was announced by the Alliance today. Ms. Peschin will serve the not-for-profit Alliance for Aging
- [Alliance for Aging Research Announces New Science Advisors](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-announces-new-science-advisors/) - December 20th, 2011, Washington, DC - The Alliance for Aging Research has added new members to its 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. The Alliance’s Science Advisors are actively
- [Use Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trials](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/use-biomarkers-in-alzheimers-disease-clinical-trials/) - USE BIOMARKERS IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE CLINICAL TRIALS, SAYS EXPERT GROUP Analysis of Available Biomarkers Will Guide FDA and Industry in Design of Clinical Trials to Speed Search for Disease-Modifying Treatments WASHINGTON, DC (January 4, 2012) – A group of thought leaders in Alzheimer’s disease says the science is solid and the time has come for
- [Cynthia Bens Featured for Patient Advocacy Work](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/cynthia-bens-featured-for-patient-advocacy-work/) - January 5th, 2012 - This week, the Coalition for Imaging & Bioengineering Research (CIBR) ran a story in their Patient Advocate Group (PAG) Spotlight newsletter, titled "Patient Advocate Leader Cynthia Bens Attends RSNA 2011 as Guest of the Coalition for Inaging & Bioengineering Research (CIBR)." In it, Ms. Bens, the Director of Public Policy for
- [Ready for Prime Time](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/ready-for-prime-time/) - Thought Experiment: Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease are ready for widespread use in clinical trials. February 1st, 2012 - There’s been a lot of discussion about the need for biomarkers to diagnose and monitor the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That discussion should continue, for sure, but the aging of our society means that researchers in
- [Alliance Applauds Obama Administration's Committment to Alzheimer's](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-applauds-obama-administrations-committment-to-alzheimers/) - » Download (PDF | 106 KB) Washington D.C.- February 7, 2012 - The Alliance for Aging Research, today applauded the Obama Administration for reprogramming $50 million from the current budget to Alzheimer’s disease and pledging an additional $80 million for Alzheimer’s research in the next budget cycle. “This is an important bet against the looming
- [2012 MetLife Foundation Silver Scholar Award® Recipient Announced](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/2012-metlife-foundation-silver-scholar-award-recipient-announced/) - Dr. Linda Fried, Dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, Receives Award for Innovative Research on Healthy Aging Washington, D.C. – June 25, 2012 – The Alliance for Aging Research and MetLife Foundation announced the winner of the second annual MetLife Foundation Silver Scholar Award. Dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public
- [Alliance for Aging Research Releases New Atrial Fibrillation Consensus and Survey; Results Show Less than 50% of Physicians Use Stroke Risk Assessment Tools Regularly](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-releases-new-atrial-fibrillation-consensus-and-survey-results-show-less-than-50-of-physicians-use-stroke-risk-assessment-tools-regularly/) - Expert Consensus Statement Recommends Process for Assessing Stroke and Bleeding Risk for Appropriate Anticoagulant Use WASHINGTON, DC (July 19, 2012) – The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) announced the release of a new consensus statement written by leading experts in the area of stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AFib). The consensus development was spearheaded by the
- [Alliance for Aging Research Releases Survey of AFib Patients 65+ that Finds Active Participation in Treatment Decisions](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-releases-survey-of-afib-patients-65-that-finds-active-participation-in-treatment-decisions/) - One-Third of Surveyed Patients Report that Treatment Decision was Made Jointly with their Health Care Provider November 5th, 2012 - The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) and the AFib Optimal Treatment Task Force announced the results of an on-line survey of patients 65+ years old, exploring their experiences with the diagnosis and treatment of their
- [Teleconference explains ways to reduce Medicare costs](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/teleconference-explains-ways-to-reduce-medicare-costs/) - December 12th, 2012 ATLANTA - 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
- [Growing Burden of Persistent Pain Calls for More Medical Innovation](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/growing-burden-of-persistent-pain-calls-for-more-medical-innovation/) - February 20th 2013, Washington, D.C. – Today, the Alliance for Aging Research released a new volume of The Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation. This latest addition to The Silver Book series paints a comprehensive picture of the burden of persistent pain, and the value of innovation that helps reduce
- [Alliance for Aging Research Board of Directors Names Susan Peschin as Chief Executive Officer](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-board-of-directors-names-susan-peschin-as-chief-executive-officer/) - April 16th, 2013 - Susan Peschin brings a wealth of experience and knowledge after serving 20 years in health policy and government relations management, most recently as the Alliance’s COO. She was recruited to the organization in 2011 from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Prior to her position with AFA, Ms. Peschin founded Discover
- [Tweets Do Tell: Alzhemier's Not a High Priority for Research Funding](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/tweets-do-tell-alzhemiers-not-a-high-priority-for-research-funding/) - May 13th, 2013 - The results of a recent study conducted for Kaiser Permanente analyzed physicians’, health reporters’ and Congress members’ social media discussion of certain prevalent diseases. Of the diseases identified in 2.3 million tweets over a three-year period, diabetes and cancer topped the list for physicians; HIV/AIDS was first for those in Congress.
- [New Silver Book Website: Now Easier to Access the Latest Facts on Chronic Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-silver-book-website-now-easier-to-access-the-latest-facts-on-chronic-disease/) - June 26th, 2013 - The Alliance for Aging Research is excited to announce the launch of the newly re-designed www.silverbook.org, which brings 1,000s of facts and statistics from more than 600 sources, into one easy-to-use website. The new site continues to offer free access to the same unique database that features the latest information on
- [Healthcare-Associated Infections,and Resistance to the Drugs that Treat Them, Are a Growing Threat to Seniors](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/healthcare-associated-infectionsand-resistance-to-the-drugs-that-treat-them-are-a-growing-threat-to-seniors/) - July 22nd, 2013 - New Silver Book® highlights the value of innovation in reducing this burden Washington, D.C. – Today, the Alliance for Aging Research released a new fact sheet in its Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation series. The latest addition to The Silver Book series paints a comprehensive
- [Immunization Awareness Month and Seniors](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/immunization-awareness-month-and-seniors/) - July 21st, 2013 - Alliance for Aging Research: August is National Immunization Awareness Month, And Seniors Urgently Need Vaccination Information WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Alliance for Aging Research urged American families to remember that August, which is National Immunization Awareness Month, is a vitally important time to start vaccinating the whole family—especially older adults.
- ["Pocket Film" Aims to Save Lives of Older Americans through Early Recognition of Sepsis](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/pocket-film-aims-to-save-lives-of-older-americans-through-early-recognition-of-sepsis/) - Alliance for Aging Research releases short film that teaches the signs of sepsis and the importance of acting quickly to save patients and loved ones from this deadly disease. August 2nd, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Every year more than one million Americans develop sepsis—a life-threatening medical condition that arises when the body initiates a powerful
- [2013 MetLife Foundation Silver Scholar Award® Recipient Announced](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/2013-metlife-foundation-silver-scholar-award-recipient-announced/) - August 8th 2013 - Alliance for Aging Research Announces that Dr. David Wise from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, will Receive Award for Innovative Research on Healthy Aging Washington, D.C. – Today the Alliance for Aging Research and MetLife Foundation announced the winner of the third annual MetLife Foundation Silver Scholar Award. Stambaugh Professor of
- [Alliance for Aging Research to Honor Martha Stewart and Other   Notables at 20th Annual Bi-Partisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-to-honor-martha-stewart-and-other-notables-at-20th-annual-bi-partisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - September 12th, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) is honoring Martha Stewart—founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Emmy Award-winning television show host, entrepreneur and bestselling author—along with other notables, at the 20th Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday, September 17th, 2013 at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, DC. Martha Stewart
- [50,000 to 90,000 Adult Deaths a Year Caused by Vaccine-Preventable Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/50000-to-90000-adult-deaths-a-year-caused-by-vaccine-preventable/) - Find out more about the importance of vaccines at http://www.AgingResearch.org/OurBestShot November 7th, 2013, WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), will release a policy fact sheet from its soon-to-be
- [Under-Vaccination of Seniors Leads to Significant Morality and Disability](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/under-vaccination-of-seniors-leads-to-significant-morality-and-disability/) - New Silver Book® highlights the value of innovation in reducing the burden of infectious diseases December 4th, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Alliance for Aging Research released a new volume in its Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation series. This latest addition to The Silver Book series highlights the
- [Almost Half of the Senior Population Unaware of the Importance of Immunizations](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/almost-half-of-the-senior-population-unaware-of-the-importance-of-immunizations/) - December 5th, 2013 - New Polling Shows Almost Half of the Senior Population is Unaware of the Importance of Immunizations New Silver Book® from Alliance for Aging Research Details Value of Vaccinations for Seniors WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Alliance for Aging Research released its latest edition of the well-respected Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and
- [AIM Coalition Meeting Highlights Latest Developments in Sarcopenia Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aim-coalition-meeting-highlights-latest-developments-in-sarcopenia-research/) - March 28th, 2014 - The Aging in Motion (AIM) Coalition today hosted a meeting with leaders from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and leading scientists, industry representatives and advocates to highlight the latest developments in clinical research and treatment of sarcopenia, an aging-related condition that causes progressive loss of skeletal muscle. Held at
- [Alliance for Aging Research Gets to the Heart of Aortic Stenosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-gets-to-the-heart-of-aortic-stenosis/) - New Interactive Campaign Offers Information and Education Washington, D.C., June 11, 2014 – A new campaign from the Alliance for Aging Research aims to raise awareness about the effects of aortic stenosis, a disease caused by the gradual buildup of calcium deposits in the aortic valve. It affects more than 1.5 million Americans. If left
- [New Film The Healthspan Imperative Draws Awareness to the Issue of the Aging of the American Population](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-film-the-healthspan-imperative-draws-awareness-to-the-issue-of-the-aging-of-the-american-population/) - Martha Stewart-Narrated Film Features Insights from Leading Aging Research Experts Washington, D.C., August 7, 2014 – The Alliance for Aging Research and the Healthspan Campaign announce the release of The Healthspan Imperative, a landmark new film Narrated by Emmy Award-winning television show host and best-selling author Martha Stewart, it takes a close look at the
- [This Grandparents Day Remember to Keep Medicine Up and Away and Out of Sight of Grandkids](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/this-grandparents-day-remember-to-keep-medicine-up-and-away-and-out-of-sight-of-grandkids/) - Washington, D.C., September 4, 2014 – This Sunday, September 7, we celebrate National Grandparents Day to honor the special bond these more than 70 million individuals have with their grandchildren.Many play a primary role in their grandchildren’s lives. More than 5.4 million children are being raised in households headed by grandparents, and one in eight
- [Treatments to Slow Aging and Stymie Chronic Disease in Older Adults on the Horizon](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/treatments-to-slow-aging-and-stymie-chronic-disease-in-older-adults-on-the-horizon/) - Nonprofit Leader Dan Perry to Offer Insights at MipTec European Health Care Innovation Conference Washington, D.C., September 19, 2014 – The founder of the nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research Dan Perry predicts chronic health problems of older adults will be treated in the near future by medical treatments that slow aging itself. He will make
- [Alliance for Aging Research Honors Champions of Healthy Aging at Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-honors-champions-of-healthy-aging-at-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - Honorees Include Sen. Bill Nelson, Mitchell E. Daniels Jr., Jay Walker and J. Craig Venter Washington, D.C., September 30, 2014 – Today the Alliance for Aging Research honors Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida, Purdue University president Mitchell E. Daniels Jr., TEDMED curator and chairman Jay Walker and renowned geneticist J. Craig Venter, Ph.D., at its
- [Alliance for Aging Research Launches Campaign to  Educate about Valve Disease in Women](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-launches-campaign-to-educate-about-valve-disease-in-women/) - Washington, D.C., October 6, 2014 – The Alliance for Aging Research announces the launch of a new comprehensive campaign aimed at educating about valve disease in women, a condition that causes damage to one or more of the heart’s four valves and can lead to loss of independence, disability and death. It affects one in
- [Leading Experts Discuss Clinical Meaningfulness in Drug Development for Early Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/leading-experts-discuss-clinical-meaningfulness-in-drug-development-for-early-alzheimers-disease/) - November 6th, 2014 - ACT-AD Coalition Hosts Its Seventh Annual Meeting Bethesda, Md., November 6, 2014 –– A coalition of more than 50 nonprofit organizations representing patients, family caregivers and scientists met with representatives from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to explore how to better treat Alzheimer’s disease. The meeting, cohosted with the Society
- [Alliance for Aging Research Releases New  Educational Resources on Venous Thromboembolism](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-releases-new-educational-resources-on-venous-thromboembolism/) - Multimedia Living with VTE Campaign Includes Pocket Film Washington, D.C., January 12, 2015 – The nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about venous thromboembolism (VTE), the third most common cardiovascular illness, and its associated conditions deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). VTE affects more than 600,000
- [Survey Reveals How AFib Patients Age 65+ View Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/survey-reveals-how-afib-patients-age-65-view-risks-diagnosis-and-treatment/) - Results Show Patient Concern about Stroke Risk Has Risen Over Time (For the press kit please click here) Washington, D.C., February 23, 2015 – A survey of more than 500 patients ages 65 and over with atrial fibrillation (AFib) reveals significant insights about the condition's impact on older adults. The disease is the most common
- [New Survey Shows Americans Prefer Education Over Restricted Access When It Comes to OTC Pain Medications](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-survey-shows-americans-prefer-education-over-restricted-access-when-it-comes-to-otc-pain-medications/) - Results Also Reveal Many Older Adults Use OTC Medications to Relieve Pain Washington, D.C., March 10, 2015 – A new survey of 1,600 Americans ages 18 and over found that adults overwhelmingly prefer education about the safe use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications, particularly those containing acetaminophen, and disagree with restricting access to those same OTC
- [Alliance for Aging Research Founder Dan Perry Retires from Organization](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-founder-dan-perry-retires-from-organization/) - Washington, D.C., March 19, 2015 – The founder of the nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research, Dan Perry, retired today from the organization. Perry founded the Alliance in 1986 and served as its president and CEO until 2014 when Sue Peschin, MHS, assumed the role. Perry will be nominated for the Alliance’s Board of Directors on
- [New Volume on Cancer's Impact and Advances in Its Research to Be Introduced at Capitol Hill Briefing](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-volume-on-cancers-impact-and-advances-in-its-research-to-be-introduced-at-capitol-hill-briefing/) - May 18th, 2015 - MEDIA ALERT What: The Silver Book®: Cancer volume and factsheet will debut at a Capitol Hill briefing hosted by the Alliance for Aging Research, the Personalized Medicine Coalition, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Through a collection of exhaustive statistics and facts, The Silver Book®: Cancer offers a comprehensive overview
- [Cancer's Effects Felt Most by Older Adults, But Innovation Offers Hope](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/cancers-effects-felt-most-by-older-adults-but-innovation-offers-hope/) - Alliance for Aging Research Releases New Silver Book® Volume on Cancer’s Impact and the Promise of Advances in Research Washington, D.C., May 21, 2015 – Today the Alliance for Aging Research released a new volume and factsheet focused on cancer in its Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation series. Through
- [A New Online Resource for Those Living with Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/a-new-online-resource-for-those-living-with-heart-valve-disease/) - Website Offers Educational Resources, Personal Stories Washington, D.C., June 1, 2015 - Linda Kincaid, age 67, knew something was wrong. She constantly felt tired and had an irregular heartbeat. At first she thought it was just a part of getting older, but she soon found out it was much more than that. After going to
- [Dan Perry Releases Statement on Rep. Alan Grayson](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/dan-perry-releases-statement-on-rep-alan-grayson/) - July 14th, 2015 - Dan Perry, founder and board member of the Alliance for Aging Research, released the following statement on July 14, 2015, in response to questions regarding Alan Grayson’s involvement with our organization: “Alan Grayson played a key role in the founding of the Alliance for Aging Research and has been a longtime
- [Media Alert: Alliance for Aging Research to Release White Paper on Vaccinations in Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/media-alert-alliance-for-aging-research-to-release-white-paper-on-vaccinations-in-older-adults/) - July 27th, 2015 - Media Alert What: The Alliance for Aging Research will announce the release of its new white paper Our Best Shot: Expanding Prevention through Vaccination in Older Adults. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the factors that drive vaccination underutilization in seniors and offers a list of recommendations on how industry,
- [Vaccination Rates in Older Adults Fall Short of Targets](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/vaccination-rates-in-older-adults-fall-short-of-targets/) - July 29th, 2015 - New White Paper from Alliance for Aging Research Offers Recommendations for Improvement Washington, D.C., July 29, 2015 – Today the nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research released a white paper, Our Best Shot: Expanding Prevention through Vaccination in Older Adults, that provides a comprehensive overview of the factors that drive vaccination underutilization
- [Leading Experts Assess the Current State of Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutic Development](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/leading-experts-assess-the-current-state-of-alzheimers-disease-therapeutic-development/) - North Bethesda, Md., September 16, 2015 – Today the ACT-AD (Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease) Coalition of more than 50 nonprofit organizations representing patients, family caregivers, and scientists held its eighth annual meeting in North Bethesda, Md., with representatives from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the current state of Alzheimer’s disease
- [Alliance for Aging Research Celebrates Healthy Aging at  Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-celebrates-healthy-aging-at-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - Nonprofit Organization Honors Sen. Kelly Ayotte, Rep. Diana DeGette, Rudolph E. Tanzi, Ph.D., and Scott Simon Washington, D.C., September 29, 2015 – Today the Alliance for Aging Research honors Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire, Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado, Alzheimer’s research pioneer Rudolph E. Tanzi, Ph.D., and Scott Simon of National Public Radio at
- [Alliance Announces James E. Eden as Chair of Its Board of Directors](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-announces-james-e-eden-as-chair-of-its-board-of-directors/) - Washington, D.C., January 19, 2016 – The nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research announces the appointment of James E. Eden, Ed.D., as chair of its Board of Directors. A member of the Alliance’s Board of Directors since 1989, Eden has an extensive background in the development and operations of long-term care facilities and the introduction of
- [Before Seeking Relief, Know Your OTC Pain Medication](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/before-seeking-relief-know-your-otc-pain-medication/) - Two New Films Educate on Safe Use and Storage Washington, D.C., March 2, 2016 – Every year, millions of Americans reach for one of the hundreds of available over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications to find effective relief from minor aches and pains for everything from the common cold to the minor pain of arthritis. Acetaminophen and
- [Press Kit for the Nutrition and Healthy Aging 'Pocket Films'](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/press-kit-for-the-nutrition-and-healthy-aging-pocket-films/) - March 7th, 2016 - The Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the Mars Center for Cocoa Health Science, has released a series of three animated “pocket films” that explain the role of nutrition in healthy aging and highlight some of the latest findings in nutrition research. The films are intended for consumers, as well
- [New Film Offers Tips on Safe Disposal of Unwanted Medications](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-film-offers-tips-on-safe-disposal-of-unwanted-medications/) - Washington, D.C., March 21, 2016 – When we take medications, we know it’s important to diligently read the labels and store them up and away, out of the reach of kids. But what do we do if our medicine cabinet is full of expired drugs or medications that we no longer want? Recognizing that an
- [Press Kit for the Safe Medication Disposal Film](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/press-kit-for-the-safe-medication-disposal-film/) - March 21st, 2016 - Welcome to the press kit for the "pocket film" about safe medication disposal. To view the press release, please go here. What Is Important about Safe Disposal of Medications? Almost 40 percent of medications that are sold end up unused. Expired or damaged medications should never be taken because they may
- [Malnutrition: A Hidden Epidemic in Older Americans](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/malnutrition-a-hidden-epidemic-in-older-americans/) - Washington, D.C., May 9, 2016 – Malnutrition can affect anyone, but a group that is especially at risk is older Americans. As many as one in two older adults are at risk for malnutrition. The nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research has launched a campaign to spotlight this hidden epidemic through an animated “pocket film” about
- [Our Best Shot 'Pocket Film' Released,  Urges Seniors to Lead Families in Vaccination](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/our-best-shot-pocket-film-released-urges-seniors-to-lead-families-in-vaccination/) - August’s National Immunization Awareness Month Kicks Off Vaccine Season Washington, D.C., August 1, 2016 – In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), the nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) released a new “pocket film” today to urge seniors to get their recommended vaccines and to encourage their loved ones to do the same. The
- [Press Kit for the Heart Valve Disease Survey](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/press-kit-for-the-heart-valve-disease-survey/) - This is the press kit for the Alliance for Aging Research's heart valve disease survey results. You can also read the press release and visit the home page. About Heart Valve Disease More than five million people in the U.S. currently have heart valve disease (HVD).[i] Valve disease involves damage to one or more of
- [Media Alert: Alliance for Aging Research to Release Results of Public Opinion Surveys on Awareness of and Experiences with Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/media-alert-alliance-for-aging-research-to-release-results-of-public-opinion-surveys-on-awareness-of-and-experiences-with-heart-valve-disease/) - August 29th, 2016 - Media Alert What: The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) will release the results via webcast of new public opinion surveys that reveal Americans' awareness of heart valve disease (HVD) and experiences of HVD patients as they are diagnosed and seek treatment. Survey results find that knowledge about the condition, which affects
- [Americans Lack Awareness about Heart Valve Disease,  New Public Opinion Surveys Find](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/americans-lack-awareness-about-heart-valve-disease-new-public-opinion-surveys-find/) - National Effort Launches to Designate February 22 as National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day (Click here for the press kit) Washington, D.C., August 31, 2016 – New public opinion surveys released today by the nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) show that public awareness about heart valve disease (HVD) in the U.S. is alarmingly low.
- [Alliance for Aging Research Commits to Celebrating a Year  Without a Stroke](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-commits-to-celebrating-a-year-without-a-stroke/) - Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month campaign highlights the risks associated with AFib and encourages doctors and patients to take steps toward preventing strokes. Washington, D.C., September 8, 2016 – In recognition of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, the nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) has launched an educational campaign highlighting the dangers of AFib-related strokes. The
- [Alliance for Aging Research Celebrates 30 Years at  Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-celebrates-30-years-at-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - Organization Honors Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D., Rep. Maxine Waters, Laura L. Carstensen, Ph.D., and Robert Temple, M.D. Washington, D.C., September 20, 2016 – Today the Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) celebrates 30 years of advancing science and enhancing lives as it honors Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D., Rep. Maxine Waters, Laura L. Carstensen, Ph.D., from Stanford
- [Press Kit for Take a Closer Look at AMD Campaign](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/press-kit-for-take-a-closer-look-at-amd-campaign/) - October 13th, 2016 - This is the press kit for the Alliance for Aging Research's Take a Closer Look at AMD campaign. You can also read the press release and visit the home page. About Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is an eye disease that is a leading cause of vision loss
- [Age-Related Macular Degeneration a Leading Cause of Blindness for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/age-related-macular-degeneration-a-leading-cause-of-blindness-for-older-adults/) - Washington, D.C., October 13, 2016 – Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is an eye disease that is a leading cause of vision loss in older Americans, affecting as many as 11 million people nationwide. AMD damages the macula—a small region in the center of the eye that contains the millions of cells that give people
- [Alliance for Aging Research Approved for a Eugene Washington Engagement Award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-approved-for-a-eugene-washington-engagement-award-by-the-patient-centered-outcomes-research-institute/) - October 27th, 2016 - The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) announced today that it has been approved for a $250,000 Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award to create a first-ever Senior Patient and Family Caregiver Network (SP&FCN) by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). This network will address the significant underrepresentation of older adults and their
- [Experts Explore Federal Agency Collaborations to Close Alzheimer's Disease Research Gaps at ACT-AD Coalition Annual Meeting](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/experts-explore-federal-agency-collaborations-to-close-alzheimers-disease-research-gaps-at-act-ad-coalition-annual-meeting/) - Washington, D.C., November 16, 2016 – Today, senior representatives from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) joined with advocates, federal colleagues, researchers, and industry to explore collaborations for advancing the most up-to-date knowledge in Alzheimer’s disease research into clinical trials at
- [Alliance and 90+ Organizations Urge Senate Committee Chairs to Safeguard U.S. Vaccine Policy during Price Confirmation Process](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-and-90-organizations-urge-senate-committee-chairs-to-safeguard-u-s-vaccine-policy-during-price-confirmation-process/) - Washington, D.C., January 19, 2017 - The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) has joined with more than 90 national organizations in urging the U.S. Senate to ensure that president-elect Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Congressman Tom Price, M.D., is committed to protecting U.S. citizens from vaccine preventable diseases. In
- [First-Ever Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day  Puts Condition in National Spotlight](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/first-ever-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-puts-condition-in-national-spotlight/) - For Immediate ReleaseContact:Email202.688.1229 The Four ‘Listen to Your Heart’ Messages: Listen to Your Body, Know Your Risk Factors, Get Your Heart Checked Regularly, and Spread the Word and Raise Awareness Washington, D.C., February 22, 2017 – The first-ever National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day is being celebrated throughout the country today, as organizations, advocates, and
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on The American Health Care Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-the-american-health-care-act/) - Washington, D.C., March 9, 2017 - Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has issued the following statement regarding the markup of the American Health Care Act by the Committee on Ways and Means and the Energy and Commerce Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives: The Alliance for Aging Research
- [Alliance for Aging Research, Relevate Health Group Partner to Raise Awareness about Deep Vein Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-relevate-health-group-partner-to-raise-awareness-about-deep-vein-thrombosis-venous-thromboembolism/) - Washington, D.C., March 9, 2017 - The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) is partnering with Relevate Health Group® to raise awareness about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) in honor of Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month in March and World Thrombosis Day on October 13. Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on President Trump's FY 2018 Budget Blueprint](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-president-trumps-fy-2018-budget-blueprint/) - Washington, D.C., March 16, 2017 - Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s fiscal year (FY) 2018 Budget Blueprint released today: The president’s FY 2018 Budget Blueprint is penny-wise and pound-foolish. Overall cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services’
- [New Educational Film Pay It Forward: Volunteering for a Clinical Trial  Encourages Clinical Trial Enrollment](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-educational-film-pay-it-forward-volunteering-for-a-clinical-trial-encourages-clinical-trial-enrollment/) - Washington, D.C., May 3, 2017 – In honor of Clinical Trials Awareness Week, the Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) has released a new animated “pocket film,” Pay it Forward: Volunteering for a Clinical Trial, to encourage clinical trial volunteerism. The five-minute film explains what clinical trials are, the science and methodology behind them, the benefits
- [Seniors Are Benefiting from Improved Clinical Care, But Face Economic Barriers to Better Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/seniors-are-benefiting-from-improved-clinical-care-but-face-economic-barriers-to-better-health/) - - Fifth annual America’s Health Rankings Senior Report® shows sustained reductions in preventable hospitalizations and hospital deaths- New survey data find most current and future seniors are not prepared to meet rising health care costs in retirement, unsure of their future health care savings needs- Minnesota replaces Massachusetts as healthiest state for seniors; Mississippi has
- [Alliance Statement on FY 2018 White House Proposed Budget on NIH, FDA, CDC](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-on-fy-2018-white-house-proposed-budget-on-nih-fda-cdc/) - May 23rd, 2017 - Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has issued the following statement in response to the White House’s proposed Fiscal Year 2018 budget: The Alliance for Aging Research is deeply concerned about the proposed funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Food and
- [Alliance-Led Sign-On Letter Opposes Per Capita Caps, Stresses Their Impact on Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-led-sign-on-letter-opposes-per-capita-caps-stresses-their-impact-on-individuals-with-alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias/) - June 22nd, 2017 - On the same day as the introduction of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, the Alliance for Aging Research and more than 30 other provider, patient, aging, disability, and health education nonprofit organizations sent a sign-on letter urging U.S. Senate and Senate Finance Committee leadership to “support, and build upon,
- [Statement in Support of House Hearing, 'Examining Ethical Responsibilities Regarding Attorney Advertising'](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/statement-in-support-of-house-hearing-examining-ethical-responsibilities-regarding-attorney-advertising/) - June 23rd 2017 - Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has issued the following statement in support of a June 23, 2017, hearing being held by the United States House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, titled “Examining Ethical Responsibilities Regarding Attorney Advertising." The hearing
- [Alliance Statement on the U.S. Senate's Passage of the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-on-the-u-s-senates-passage-of-the-fda-reauthorization-act-of-2017/) - August 3rd, 2017 - Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate’s passage of the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017: The Alliance for Aging Research applauds the Senate’s bipartisan, nearly unanimous passage of the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017. We appreciate
- [Missy Jenkins Joins Alliance for Aging Research as  Vice President of Public Policy](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/missy-jenkins-joins-alliance-for-aging-research-as-vice-president-of-public-policy/) - Jenkins has more than 25 years of policy expertise in government relations, industry, and the nonprofit sector Washington, D.C., September 12, 2017 – Today the Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) is pleased to announce that respected policy expert Ellen Dunbar “Missy” Jenkins has joined the organization as its new vice president of public policy. Jenkins
- [Alliance for Aging Research Honors Heroes in Health at 24th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-honors-heroes-in-health-at-24th-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards-dinner/) - Awardees Include Senator Tom Carper, Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D., Elissa Epel, Ph.D., and Tony Coelho. Washington, D.C., September 26, 2017 – Today, the Alliance for Aging Research honors Senator Tom Carper (DE), Senator Shelley Moore Capito (WV), Nobel Prize-winning scientist Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D., University of California, Elissa Epel, Ph.D, University of California,
- [Alliance for Aging Research Names James G. Scott Chair of Its Board of Directors](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-names-james-g-scott-chair-of-its-board-of-directors/) - Bruce Garren Succeeds Scott as Vice Chair Washington, D.C., October 5, 2017 – The nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) announces James “Jim” G. Scott as the new chair of its Board of Directors. Scott serves as president and CEO of Applied Policy and has been a member of the Washington, D.C., health policy community
- [New Campaign Offers 'Wellness Wisdom' about Vaccines for  Medicare Open Enrollment](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-campaign-offers-ae˜wellness-wisdom-about-vaccines-for-medicare-open-enrollment/) - Our Best Shot campaign encourages older adults to schedule their Medicare prevention visits, share the truth about vaccines, and get vaccinated. Washington, D.C., October 16, 2017 – Vaccines stand out as one of the greatest success stories in modern medicine. Since their introduction, they have safely and effectively protected millions of Americans, including older adults,
- [Alliance Statement on the Medical Expense Deduction in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-on-the-medical-expense-deduction-in-the-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act-of-2017/) - November 9th 2017 - The Alliance for Aging Research’s President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has released the following statement regarding the elimination of the Medical Expense Deduction in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: We express our strong opposition to the elimination of the Medical Expense Deduction as proposed in the U.S.
- [Alliance Statement in Support of Nomination of Alex Azar as Secretary of U.S. Health and Human Services](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-in-support-of-nomination-of-alex-azar-as-secretary-of-u-s-health-and-human-services/) - Washington, D.C., November 13, 2017 – The Alliance for Aging Research’s (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has released the following statement in support of the nomination of Alex Azar for secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). On behalf of the Alliance for Aging Research, I am pleased to
- [Alliance Releases Statement on Legislation Suspending Medical Device Excise Tax](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-releases-statement-on-legislation-suspending-medical-device-excise-tax/) - December 15th 2017 - The Alliance for Aging Research’s President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has issued the following statement regarding H.R. 4617, which will provide a temporary moratorium on the medical device excise tax through 2022. The Alliance applauds the introduction of H.R. 4617 by the House Ways and Means Committee to extend the suspension of the medical
- [Updated Statistics Show Heart Valve Disease Affects Up to 11 Million Americans,  Costs at Least $23.4 Billion Annually](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/updated-statistics-show-heart-valve-disease-affects-11-million-americans-costs-least-23-4-billion-annually/) - Updated Statistics Show Heart Valve Disease Affects Up to 11 Million Americans, Costs at Least $23.4 Billion Annually Washington, D.C., February 1, 2018 – Today the Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) released The Silver Book®: Valve Disease volume and factsheet that share the latest data on the staggering human and economic burden of valve disease in
- [‘Listen to Your Heart’ during National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, February 22](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/listen-heart-national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-february-22/) - Washington, D.C., February 20, 2018 – National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day will be celebrated on February 22, 2018, as organizations, advocates, health care professionals, patients, and families join together across the nation to increase recognition about heart valve disease (HVD). HVD consists of damage to one or more of the heart’s four valves, which interrupts blood
- [A Congressional Call to Action to Support National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/congressional-call-action-support-national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day/) - February 22nd, 2018 - Today is National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day! Organizations, advocates, health care professionals, patients, and families affected by heart valve disease (HVD) are joining forces to bring heart valve disease (HVD) into the national spotlight. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH), co-chair of the Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition issued a call to action for
- [Alliance Releases Statement on The Right to Try Act of 2018](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-releases-statement-right-try-act-2018/) - WASHINGTON, March 20, 2018 – Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement in anticipation of the second House vote on H.R. 5247: The Right to Try Act of 2018: The Alliance for Aging Research urges House members to reject H.R. 5247, The Right to Try Act of 2018, when
- [Alliance for Aging Research Thanks SAMHSA and ACL for Establishing Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-thanks-samhsa-and-acl-for-establishing-older-adult-mental-health-awareness-day/) - WASHINGTON, May 18, 2018 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, released the following statement to acknowledge the efforts of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) for their success in establishing Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day: The Alliance for Aging Research
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement in Support of  Increased Funding for Biomedical Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-in-support-of-increased-funding-for-biomedical-research/) - WASHINGTON, June 18, 2018 – In anticipation of the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee mark up of FY 2019 appropriations legislation, the Alliance for Aging Research’s (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, released the following statement: On behalf of the Alliance for Aging Research, I commend the outstanding bipartisan
- [Nation’s Healthy Aging Experts Offer Solutions to Address Suicide and Rapidly Rising Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders in Older Americans](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/nations-healthy-aging-experts-offer-solutions-to-address-suicide-and-rapidly-rising-mental-illness-and-substance-use-disorders-in-older-americans/) - New Paper Calls for Shift from Hospital and Clinic-Based Treatment to In-Home and Community-Based Interventions WASHINGTON, June 25, 2018 – A newly published paper titled “Promoting Wellness in Older Adults with Mental Illnesses and Substance Use Disorders: Call to Action to All Stakeholders” in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (AJGP) summarizes the current state of
- [Nation’s Top Heart Disease Patient Advocates Create Task Force Aimed at Improving Access, Research, and Awareness on Heart Valve Disease Detection and Treatment](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/nations-top-heart-disease-patient-advocates-create-task-force-aimed-at-improving-access-research-and-awareness-on-heart-valve-disease-detection-and-treatment/) - Heart Valve Disease Policy Task Force will focus on national policy issues affecting the estimated 8.7-11.6 million Americans facing heart valve disease WASHINGTON, July 24, 2018 – The nation’s leading heart disease patient advocates announced today the launch of the Heart Valve Disease Policy Task Force, a coalition of non-profit organizations uniting for a common voice
- [Alliance Submits Comments on Drug Pricing Blueprint](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-submits-comments-on-drug-pricing-blueprint/) - Washington, D.C., July 16, 2018 – The Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments in response to the Trump administration's Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce Out-of-Pocket (OOP) Costs, which aims to reduce prescription drug prices and modify Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage to older adults. Find a full copy of the comments here.
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement Regarding the 2019 State of the Union Address](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-regarding-the-2019-state-of-the-union-address/) - WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2019 – The Alliance for Aging Research’s President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has issued the following statement regarding the 2019 State of the Union address: The Alliance for Aging Research welcomes the current national policy debates about the best way to lower costs for our nation’s 43.8 million older adults and people with
- [February 22 Marks Third Annual National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/february-22-marks-third-annual-valve-disease-day/) - WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2019 – On Friday, February 22, 65 organizations across the United States will host educational events and lead outreach campaigns focused on highlighting the importance of heart valve disease awareness and early detection. These organizations, spearheaded by the Alliance for Aging Research, are partners of National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day ("Valve Disease Day"), an
- [Alliance for Aging Research Releases Survey Results Highlighting Public Interest in Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Early and Participating in Clinical Trials](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-releases-survey-results-highlighting-public-interest-in-detecting-alzheimers-disease-early-and-participating-in-clinical-trials/) - New Survey Finds That Although Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease is Limited to Personal Experience, Respondents Were Interested in Actively Taking Part in Early Detection and Clinical Trials WASHINGTON, March 20, 2019 – Today, the Alliance for Aging Research (the “Alliance”) released new survey data that reveals the vast majority of people want to know if
- [CMS Makes Progress but Continues to Limit Life-Saving Access for Heart Valve Disease Patients](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/cms-makes-progress-but-continues-to-limit-life-saving-access-for-heart-valve-disease-patients/) - WASHINGTON, March 27, 2019 – Below is a statement issued on behalf of the Alliance for Aging Research, Association of Black Cardiologists, Heart Valve Voice US, and Mended Hearts in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposed decision to cover Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) for the treatment of symptomatic aortic valve stenosis
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on the Introduction of the Protect Medical Innovation Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-the-introduction-of-the-protect-medical-innovation-act/) - WASHINGTON, April 11, 2019 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement on introduction of bipartisan legislation (H.R. 2207) to permanently repeal the medical device excise tax: We commend Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN), Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA), and Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) for introducing H.R.
- [Alliance for Aging Research's Comments to CMS Regarding Coverage of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-researchs-comments-to-cms-regarding-coverage-of-transcatheter-aortic-valve-replacement/) - April 26, 2019 - On June 27th, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that they are reconsidering the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). A NCD is a nationwide policy on whether Medicare will pay for a particular item or service, and under what circumstances. The current
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on CMS' FY 2020 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-cmss-fy2020-inpatient-prospective-payment-system-proposed-rule/) - WASHINGTON, April 26, 2019 - Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement on the proposed alternative inpatient new technology add-on payment pathway for transformative devices in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) FY 2020 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems: The Alliance for Aging Research applauds CMS’s proposal to
- [New Resource on Parkinson’s Provides a Comprehensive Look at the Human and Economic Burden of the Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-resource-on-parkinsons/) - The Alliance for Aging Research releases The Silver Book®: Parkinson’s Disease with important facts on the disease that affects close to 1 million Americans WASHINGTON, June 12, 2019 – The Alliance for Aging Research released The Silver Book®: Parkinson’s Disease factsheet today at a Capitol Hill briefing with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The
- [Ahead of an Imminent Medicare Coverage Decision, New Morning Consult Survey Shows More than 2/3 of Americans Support Broadening Access to a Less-Invasive Heart Valve Disease Treatment for Rural Communities](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-morning-consult-survey-broadening-access-to-a-less-invasive-heart-valve-disease-treatment/) - Older rural adults cite appointment availability, insurance coverage, distance of travel, wait times, and cost of travel as top barriers to accessing large city hospitals for their treatment. WASHINGTON, June 17, 2019 – Ahead of a final decision from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that may continue to limit Medicare coverage for a
- [Statement on CMS’ Final National Coverage Determination for Medicare Coverage of TAVR](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/statement-final-cms-ncd-tavr/) - WASHINGTON, June 24, 2019 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) final National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Medicare coverage of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) in the treatment of severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis: When CMS makes decisions about
- [Alliance for Aging Research Study Finds that Alzheimer’s Disease Is Not Bankrupting Medicare, But It Is Taking a Huge Toll on State Medicaid Programs and Family Caregivers](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/real-world-medicare-costs-alzheimers-study/) - A Medicare Claims Study Conducted by the Alliance for Aging Research and Milliman, Published in the Journal of Managed Care and Specialty Pharmacy, finds that Families and State Medicaid Programs, Not Medicare, Are Burdened with the Costs of Alzheimer’s Disease WASHINGTON, June 25, 2019 – Today, the Alliance for Aging Research (the “Alliance”) announced the results
- [New Survey Shows Older Adults Are Willing to Pay More in Monthly Medicare Premiums to Ensure a Cap on Out-Of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-survey-shows-older-adults-are-willing-to-pay-more-in-monthly-medicare-premiums/) - A Morning Consult survey finds that one in five adults who currently take prescription drugs struggle to pay for them each month; and, a majority of all adults surveyed (75%) support legislation that places a cap on what seniors pay out-of-pocket for prescription drugs in Medicare Part D WASHINGTON, July 16, 2019 - The Alliance
- [Out-Of-Pocket Stakeholder Consensus Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/out-of-pocket-stakeholder-consensus-letter/) - July 16th 2020 - the Alliance for Aging Research convened a stakeholder roundtable to discuss the challenges that Part D beneficiaries face, and to identify potential policy solutions. The outcome of this community meeting was the development of a broad set of principles that the participating stakeholders believe should be incorporated into Part D legislative
- [Alliance for Aging Research Comments on National Coverage Determination for Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR)](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/comments-on-national-coverage-determination-for-transcatheter-mitral-valve-repair-tmvr/) - WASHINGTON, September 13, 2019 - the Alliance for Aging Research spearheaded a group of heart valve disease patients, family caregivers, aging organizations, advocates for minority and women’s health, and cardiologists to call on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop a solid coverage policy that provides all Medicare beneficiaries with severe degenerative mitral
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-the-prescription-drug-pricing-reduction-act/) - WASHINGTON, July 25, 2019 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement on the proposed Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act: The Alliance for Aging Research applauds the Senate Finance Committee’s passage of the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act that would place a cap on out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for older
- [Alliance for Aging Research Applauds the Federal Trade Commission’s Action to Protect Older Adults from Dangerous, Deceptive Medical Lawsuit Ads](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-applauds-the-federal-trade-commissions-action-to-protect-older-adults-from-dangerous-deceptive-medical-lawsuit-ads/) - Washington, September 25, 2019 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement: The Alliance for Aging Research (the “Alliance”) applauds the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for taking steps to protect older adults from potentially deceptive and dangerous advertising. Yesterday, the FTC issued letters to seven legal practitioners and
- [Alliance for Aging Research Applauds Administration's Efforts to Encourage Innovation for Medicare Beneficiaries](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-applauds-administration-efforts-to-encourage-innovation-for-medicare-beneficiaries/) - Washington, October 3rd, 2019 - Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement on today's White House Executive Order: The Alliance for Aging Research (the “Alliance”) applauds the provisions in the White House Executive Order issued today, “Protecting and Improving Medicare for our Nation’s Seniors,” encouraging innovation for patients.
- [Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Speaker Pelosi to Include Smoothing in H.R. 3](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/patient-advocacy-groups-urge-pelosi-to-include-smoothing-in-h-r-3/) - October 30th, 2019 - On October 29, 2019, the Alliance for Aging Research, along with 13 other nonprofit patient advocacy organizations, sent a letter to Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, urging her to ensure a “smoothing” benefit within a Medicare Part D patient out-of-pocket cap is included in H.R. 3. Establishing an
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on Changes to the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-changes-to-the-usda-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program/) - WASHINGTON, December 5, 2019 - Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement: On behalf of the Alliance for Aging Research, I share my disappointment that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule that will cut food assistance for hundreds of thousands of low-income Americans. The Supplemental
- [Alliance for Aging Research Sends Letter to Congress Regarding its Drug Pricing Efforts](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-sends-letter-to-congress-regarding-its-drug-pricing-efforts/) - December 12th, 2019 - On Thursday, December 12, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted a letter to Congress concerning its efforts to address the rising cost of healthcare for America’s older adults, starting with reducing out-of-pocket costs for prescription medication. A significant number of older adults face extraordinarily out-of-pocket costs for their prescription medication, and
- [Alliance for Aging Research Submits Feedback on Cures 2.0](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-submits-feedback-on-cures-2-0/) - December 17th, 2019 - In early December 2019, United States Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI), the co-authors of 21st Century Cures, requested feedback on their proposal for Cures 2.0. The priority areas identified by Representatives DeGette and Upton were digital health technologies, Medicare coding, coverage and payment, and harnessing real-world evidence. On Monday,
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement Condemning Ongoing Racism and Violence Targeting Black Communities Across the U.S.](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-condemning-ongoing-racism-and-violence-targeting-black-communities-across-the-u-s/) - WASHINGTON, June 2, 2020 – The Alliance for Aging Research’s (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has released the following statement condemning ongoing racism and violence targeting Black communities across the U.S.: All of us at Alliance for Aging Research believe that everyone, regardless of race or ethnicity, should be able to experience healthy
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on FY2021 White House Proposed Budget](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-fy2021-white-house-proposed-budget/) - WASHINGTON, February 12, 2020 – The Alliance for Aging Research’s (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has released the following statement about the proposed FY 2021 budget: The Alliance for Aging Research supports the Administration's proposed funding increase for the Food and Drug Administration for the review of new and innovative medicines and medical
- [Fourth Annual Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Campaign Kicks Off with The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/fourth-annual-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-campaign-kicks-off-with-the-greater-harlem-chamber-of-commerce/) - 75 Partners and 1,000s of Advocates Drive Efforts to Raise Awareness and Encourage Early Detection of the Often Misunderstood but Potentially Fatal Disease WASHINGTON, February 19, 2020 – This Saturday – February 22 – marks the fourth annual Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day (“Valve Disease Day”), a day dedicated to spotlighting the importance of detecting
- [Aging and Infectious Diseases Experts Urge Businesses, Schools, and Government to Work Together to Mitigate Community Spread of COVID-19 and Help Protect Older Adults and Adults with Chronic Health Conditions](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/aging-and-infectious-diseases-experts-urge-businesses-schools-and-government-to-work-together-to-mitigate-community-spread-of-covid-19/) - WASHINGTON, March 12, 2020 –The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) are urging businesses, schools, and federal and state governments to work together to mitigate community spread of COVID-19 and help protect older adults and those with pre-existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease,
- [NEW SURVEY: Majority of Americans Don’t Know Healthcare Rationing Takes Place in Their Own Backyard](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-survey-majority-of-americans-dont-know-healthcare-rationing-takes-place-in-their-own-backyard/) - A new survey from the Alliance for Aging Research finds more than half of Americans don’t realize healthcare rationing takes place in the U.S., 70 percent don’t agree with it. WASHINGTON, May 21, 2020 — Today, the Alliance for Aging Research released new survey findings regarding the public perception of healthcare rationing in the United
- [Patient Advocacy Groups Call for Bipartisan Action to Alleviate Older Americans’ Undue Medicare Part D Cost Burden](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/patient-advocacy-groups-call-for-bipartisan-action-to-alleviate-older-americans-undue-medicare-part-d-cost-burden/) - WASHINGTON, July 20, 2020 – Before the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many older Americans and people with chronic diseases were foregoing their prescribed medications due to high out-of-pocket costs. The ongoing pandemic has only exacerbated prescription drug affordability concerns. This is the impetus behind the Alliance for Aging Research (the “Alliance”), along with 48 partner
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement Opposing President Trump’s Executive Order  on the International Pricing Index](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-opposing-president-trumps-executive-order-on-the-international-pricing-index/) - WASHINGTON, July 24, 2020 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement: Today the President signed an Executive Order (EO) to lower drug prices in federal programs. While the Alliance for Aging Research appreciates the Administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs, we oppose the President’s EO on the
- [Alliance for Aging Research Comments on National Coverage Determination for Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER)](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-comments-on-national-coverage-determination-for-mitral-valve-transcatheter-edge-to-edge-repair-teer/) - WASHINGTON, July 30, 2020 – On July 30, 2020, the Alliance for Aging Research spearheaded a group of heart valve disease patients, family caregivers, aging organizations, advocates for minority and women’s health, and cardiologists to call on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop a solid coverage policy that provides all Medicare beneficiaries
- [Alliance for Aging Research Releases National PSA Calling on Americans to Wear Masks to Stop the Spread of the Deadly Coronavirus](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-releases-national-psa-calling-on-americans-to-wear-masks-to-stop-the-spread-of-the-deadly-coronavirus/) - WASHINGTON, August, 5, 2020 – The national effort to get the COVID-19 health crisis under control is largely dependent on everyone wearing masks. To elevate and reinforce this urgent message from federal health officials, the Alliance for Aging Research (“Alliance”) created a 30-second video public service announcement (PSA) spotlighting nationally-recognized influencers, thought-leaders, and everyday citizens wearing their
- [Alliance for Aging Research Announces 2020 Heroes in Health Honorees](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-announces-2020-heroes-in-health-honorees/) - WASHINGTON, August 18, 2020 –The Alliance for Aging Research is thrilled to announce the 2020 Heroes in Health honorees! We are pleased to consider the below 2020 honorees as our partners in healthy aging: Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging: The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ)United States House of Representatives Distinguished Public Service Award: The
- [Alliance for Aging Research Submits Comments to CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Regarding Vaccine Use in Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-submits-comments-to-cdc-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices-regarding-vaccine-use-in-older-adults/) - August 28th, 2020 - On Thursday, August 27, 2020, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and ACIP’s important work in developing recommendations and guidance on the use of vaccines. In the comment letter, the Alliance advocates for
- [National Groups Call on U.S. Federal Health Agency Leaders to  Stand Strong for Science Over Politics in the Fight Against COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/national-groups-call-on-federal-health-agency-leaders-to-stand-strong-for-science-over-politics-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/) - Faith in Public Health Guidance, Vaccine, and Treatment Approval Processes Must be Restored to Overcome the Pandemic WASHINGTON, September 22, 2020 –The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) and 78 other national organizations representing patients, healthcare providers, and multi-stakeholder coalitions signed a letter directed to the leaders of federal health care agencies urging them to rise above
- [Alliance for Aging Research Provides Public Comment to the FDA About COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Administration](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-provides-public-comment-to-the-fda-about-covid-19-vaccine-development-and-administration/) - October 22nd, 2020 - On October 22, 2020, Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin provided public comment to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) about the Alliance's position about vaccines to prevent COVID-19. In her comments, Sue emphasized the importance of:
- [Alliance Submits Comments on PCORI’s National Priorities for Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-submits-comments-on-pcoris-national-priorities-for-health/) - August 27th, 2021 - On Friday, August 27th, the Alliance submitted comments to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) on its Proposed National Priorities for Health and Research agenda. These comments will help PCORI determine which patient-centered projects and research studies it will fund in the coming years. This is a continuation of earlier comments
- [Alliance for Aging Research Submits Feedback to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-submits-feedback-to-the-patient-centered-outcomes-research-institute/) - November 16th 2020 - On Friday, November 13, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted feedback to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) on their proposed principles on applying the full range of outcomes data in funded research. These principles will guide the types of research that PCORI will support over the next decade. PCORI proposes
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on White House "Most Favored Nation" Drug Pricing Rule](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-white-house-most-favored-nation-drug-pricing-rule/) - WASHINGTON, November 20, 2020 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's release of its "most favored nation" drug pricing rule: The Alliance for Aging Research is disappointed the current Administration is using its final days to ram through its “most favored nation”
- [COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project Launches To Further Inclusion and Dialogue Around Potential COVID-19 Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/covid-19-vaccine-education-and-equity-project-launches-to-further-inclusion-and-dialogue-around-potential-covid-19-vaccines/) - Stakeholder campaign to focus on engagement with diverse constituencies and the importance of the clinical trials process, regulatory review, and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines WASHINGTON, December 2, 2020 –Today, a group of more than 60 leading organizations representing patients, caregivers and families, diverse communities, health care workers, older Americans, veterans, frontline workers and scientists, launched
- [Alliance for Aging Research Files Brief Encouraging Federal Court to Delay Implementation of Administration’s Most Favored Nation Rule](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-files-brief-encouraging-federal-court-to-delay-implementation-of-administrations-most-favored-nation-rule/) - Brief Explains that MFN Rule Would Cause Immediate Harm to Medicare Beneficiaries if Implemented on January 1, 2021 WASHINGTON, December 16, 2020 – On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, the Alliance for Aging Research filed an amicus curiae brief, urging the United States District Court for the Northern District of California to temporarily halt the implementation of
- [U.S. District Court Files 14-Day Nationwide Injunction for CMS’ Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Model](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/u-s-district-court-files-14-day-nationwide-injunction-for-cms-most-favored-nation-drug-pricing-model/) - The Alliance for Aging Research Supports the Court’s Decision to Pause Implementation. WASHINGTON, December 24, 2020 – On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, the United States District Court in Maryland issued a nationwide injunction for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Most Favored Nation drug pricing model. The injunction prevents the Administration from implementing the
- [Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Want COVID-19 Vaccination, Yet Gaps Visible by Race and Age](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/nearly-two-thirds-of-americans-want-covid-19-vaccination-yet-gaps-visible-by-race-and-age/) - Survey respondents rank preferred locations to receive COVID-19 vaccines, as well as leading information sources that would influence their decision to get vaccinated WASHINGTON, D.C. January 14, 2021 – Nearly two-thirds of the public (63 percent) say they will “definitely” or “probably” get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to new survey data released today by the COVID-19
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on CMS' Final Coverage Determination for Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair, or TEER ](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-cms-final-coverage-decision-on-mitral-valve-transcatheter-edge-to-edge-repair-or-teer/) - WASHINGTON, January 20, 2021 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, issued the following statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) final National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Medicare coverage of mitral valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) to treat severe degenerative mitral regurgitation or functional mitral regurgitation: Late yesterday, CMS
- [Alliance Submits Comments to CMS on Most Favored Nation Interim Final Rule](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-submits-comments-to-cms-on-most-favored-nation-interim-final-rule/) - On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Most Favored Nation (MFN) Interim Final Rule. In the comments, the Alliance urged the Administration to rescind the rule due to the negative impacts the MFN model would have on
- [Alliance for Aging Research Spearheads Support Letter for Dr. Janet Woodcock as FDA Commissioner](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-spearheads-support-letter-for-dr-janet-woodcock-as-fda-commissioner/) - WASHINGTON, February 9, 2021 –The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) and 85+ other national organizations representing patients, healthcare providers, and multi-stakeholder coalitions signed a letter to President Biden and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary-designate Xavier Becerra in support of Dr. Janet Woodcock in her current role as Acting Commissioner and as she
- [Project PAUSE Submits Letter to HHS Secretary-Designate on Improving Neuropsychiatric Symptom Management Processes](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/project-pause-submits-letter-to-hhs-secretary-designate-on-improving-neuropsychiatric-symptom-management-processes/) - The Project PAUSE coalition sent a letter to Xavier Becerra, the Secretary-designate of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, on February 16, 2021. The letter emphasized Project PAUSE’s interest in working together with the Secretary-designate to ensure appropriate care for patients with neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia. In the letter, Project PAUSE outlined: The
- [Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Campaign Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Focus on Health Disparities](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-campaign-celebrates-fifth-anniversary-with-focus-on-health-disparities/) - Advocates Continue to Drive Forward Heart Valve Disease Awareness While Highlighting the Inequities in Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment Faced by Black Americans WASHINGTON, February 22, 2021 – Today, Monday, February 22, more than 90 national organizations and thousands of patient advocates will recognize the fifth anniversary of the annual Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day (“Valve
- [Alliance Submits Comments to FDA on New Osteoarthritis Pain Management Medications](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-submits-comments-to-fda-on-new-osteoarthritis-pain-management-medications/) - March 10th, 2021 - On March 10, 2021, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted a letter to the FDA’s Arthritis Advisory Committee and Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee highlighting the need for new pain management medications for older adults with osteoarthritis. According to survey data from the Arthritis Foundation, there are an estimated
- [Alliance for Aging Research Congratulates the Honorable Xavier Becerra on his Confirmation as HHS Secretary](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-congratulates-the-honorable-xavier-becerra-on-his-confirmation-as-hhs-secretary/) - April 13th, 2021 - The Alliance for Aging Research commends the Biden Administration and the Senate for appointing Xavier Becerra as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Alliance congratulates Sec. Becerra on his appointment and we are eager to work with him on shared interests and priorities. On April 13,
- [The Alliance for Aging Research Joins Over 80 Groups in Urging Congress to Reject Methodologies that Reinforce Health Inequities](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/the-alliance-for-aging-research-joins-over-80-groups-in-urging-congress-to-reject-methodologies-that-reinforce-health-inequities/) - Over 80 national organizations representing patients and people with disabilities signed a letter to lawmakers urging them to reject policies that discriminate against people with disabilities and chronic conditions, older adults, and reinforce health inequities. The letter calls on policymakers to condemn policies that would rely on the Quality-Adjusted Life Year (QALY) or similar metrics
- [Alliance Submits Testimony for Energy & Commerce Committee Hearing on Prescription Drug Costs](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-submits-testimony-for-energy-commerce-committee-hearing-on-prescription-drug-costs/) - WASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 – On May 4, 2021, the House Committee on Energy & Commerce held a hearing entitled “Negotiating a Better Deal: Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs.” To ensure the Committee is aware of the challenges that older Americans have in affording prescription drugs, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted written
- [New Analysis Shows International Reference Drug Pricing Would Have a Catastrophic Impact on Alzheimer's Disease Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-analysis-shows-international-reference-drug-pricing-would-have-a-catastrophic-impact-on-alzheimers-disease-research/) - Proposed Policy Would Likely Eliminate Future Clinical Development Programs in Alzheimer’s Research, Impacting Millions of Patients and Their Families WASHINGTON, April 22, 2021 –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
- [Alliance for Aging Research Thanks House Democrats for Seeking Bipartisan Approach to Drug Pricing Reform](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-thanks-house-democrats-for-seeking-bipartisan-approach-to-drug-pricing-reform/) - WASHINGTON, May 21, 2021 –Today the Alliance for Aging Research sent a letter to Democratic members in the U.S. House of Representatives that have advocated for a bipartisan, bicameral approach to addressing prescription drug costs. In the letter, the Alliance encouraged Representatives to address patients’ ability to afford their prescribed medications, while also continuing to support
- [Alliance for Aging Research Outlines Drug Pricing Priorities to Congressional Leadership](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-outlines-drug-pricing-priorities-to-congressional-leadership/) - WASHINGTON, May 24, 2021 –Today the Alliance for Aging Research sent a letter to Congressional leadership outlining principles for patient-centered drug pricing reform. In the letter, the Alliance asked Congress to prioritize addressing Medicare beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket costs this year. Specific policy proposals include: Limiting patients’ total out-of-pocket costs under Medicare Part DAllowing Medicare patients to pay
- [Alliance for Aging Research Submits Comment to ICER on Alzheimer’s Disease Value Assessments](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-submits-comment-to-icer-on-alzheimers-disease-value-assessments/) - WASHINGTON, June 2, 2021 –The Alliance for Aging Research submitted written comment to the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) in response to their draft evidence report for aducanumab. While the Alliance does not endorse or take positions on specific drug products, the Alliance continues to express our concern regarding ICER’s methodology that systemically undervalues
- [Project PAUSE Submits Comments on Quality Measurement in Nursing Facilities](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/project-pause-submits-comments-on-quality-measurement-in-nursing-facilities/) - June 9th 2021 - On Monday, June 7, the Project PAUSE (Psychoactive Appropriate Use for Safety and Effectiveness coalition submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding quality measures under consideration in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). In the proposed rule, the “Percentage of Long-Stay Residents who got an
- [Alliance for Aging Research Receives $250,000 from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to Support Patient Advocacy Efforts](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-receives-250000-from-the-patient-centered-outcomes-research-institute-to-support-patient-advocacy-efforts/) - WASHINGTON, June 15, 2021 –The Alliance for Aging Research ("Alliance") announced today that it is the recipient of a $250,000 Eugene Washington Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Engagement Award to support the continuation of the Alliance’s Talk NERDY (Nurturing Engagement in Research and Development with You) to Me network. The Talk NERDY to Me program will
- [Alliance for Aging Research's Statement in Support of Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-researchs-statement-in-support-of-making-juneteenth-a-federal-holiday/) - WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, released the following statement in response to President Biden signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law: “The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) praises the U.S. Congress and the Biden Administration for working together to make Juneteenth National Independence Day
- [Alliance for Aging Research Submits Comment to CDC About Pneumonia Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-submits-comment-to-cdc-about-pneumonia-vaccines/) - WASHINGTON, June 24, 2021 – On June 24, 2021, the Alliance for Aging Research (“Alliance) submitted written comment to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) outlining its recommendations for approaching pneumococcal vaccines. The Alliance’s recommendations include: ACIP Should Prioritize Recruitment of Members with Geriatric ExpertiseCDC/ACIP Should Leverage the Pharmacy
- [Alliance Comments on 21st Century Cures Act 2.0 Draft Legislation](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-comments-on-21st-century-cures-act-2-0-draft-legislation/) - July 16th, 2021 – Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) recently released a discussion draft of the 21st Century Cures 2.0 Act (Cures 2.0). Broadly, Cures 2.0 would bolster funding for vaccine and immunization programs, encourage investment in new antimicrobial drugs, expand collection of patient experience data in clinical trials, promote the use of
- [Alliance for Aging Research's Statement on Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-researchs-statement-on-seniors-prescription-drug-relief-act/) - WASHINGTON, July 14, 2021 – Alliance for Aging Research Vice President of Public Policy Michael Ward released the following statement in response to the Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act introduced today by Senators Bill Cassidy and Robert Menendez. “The Alliance for Aging Research applauds Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) for their efforts to
- [Alliance Submits Feedback on Chairman Wyden’s Principles for Lowering Drug Prices](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-submits-feedback-on-chairman-wydens-principles-for-lowering-drug-prices/) - July 20, 2021 – Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) recently released his Principles for Lowering Drug Prices for Americans, a framework to guide additional development of prescription drug pricing proposals in the Senate. Senator Wyden is the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. Senator Wyden’s principles included: The ability for the Medicare program to negotiate acquisition costs
- [Alliance for Aging Research Urges Facebook, Google, Twitter, and YouTube to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Vaccination Disinformation and Misinformation](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-urges-facebook-google-twitter-and-youtube-to-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19-vaccination-disinformation-and-misinformation/) - Patient advocates push the social media giants to permanently remove the accounts of prominent anti-vaxxers and begin issuing corrective posts WASHINGTON, August 11, 2021 –Today, the Alliance for Aging Research (“Alliance”) and 42 other organizations representing older adults, patients, family caregivers, diverse communities, and healthcare workers sent a letter to the Chief Executive Officers of Facebook,
- [Alliance for Aging Research Submits Comments on Coverage for Monoclonal Antibodies for Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-submits-comments-on-coverage-for-monoclonal-antibodies-for-alzheimers-disease/) - August 13th, 2021 - The Alliance submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on its upcoming National Coverage Determination (NCD) analysis for monoclonal antibodies (mAB) targeting amyloid to treat Alzheimer’s disease. This is a class of therapies that removes plaque in the brain that is theorized to be the cause of
- [Alliance Submits Feedback to President Biden on Prescription Drug Pricing Reform Proposals](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-submits-feedback-to-president-biden-on-prescription-drug-pricing-reform-proposals/) - September 1, 2021 – President Biden recently released his Principles for Lowering Drug Prices, a set of key prescription drug policy priorities. The President’s principles included: The ability for the Medicare program to negotiate acquisition costs for drug prices with manufacturersPlace an annual cap on Medicare beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket liabilityPrices for prescription drugs should not increase
- [132 Patient, Disability & Provider Organizations Urge Congress to Enact Meaningful Reforms to Improve Prescription Drug Affordability for Older Adults in Medicare Part D](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/132-patient-disability-provider-organizations-urge-congress-to-enact-meaningful-reforms-to-improve-prescription-drug-affordability-for-older-adults-in-medicare-part-d/) - WASHINGTON, September 9, 2021 – Today, the Alliance for Aging Research (“Alliance”) and 131 other organizations representing older Americans, patients, family caregivers, people with disabilities, diverse communities, and healthcare providers delivered a letter to key House and Senate committee leaders calling for meaningful reforms to address the heavy burden of out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part
- [New Resources Empower Older Adults to Bust Disinformation on Vaccines and Get Their Annual Flu Shots](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-resources-empower-older-adults-to-bust-disinformation-on-vaccines-and-get-their-annual-flu-shots/) - Older Adults Have An Important Role to Play in Sharing the Truth About Vaccines WASHINGTON, September 13, 2021 - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research (“Alliance”) released new resources to empower older adults with the information they need to combat misinformation and disinformation about vaccines so they can share the facts with their friends and
- [New Poll Highlights Seniors’ Priorities and Concerns in Prescription Drug Pricing Legislation, Misalignment with Congress on Definition of Negotiation](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-poll-highlights-seniors-priorities-and-concerns-in-prescription-drug-pricing-legislation-misalignment-with-congress-on-definition-of-negotiation/) - Seniors Want to Address Out-of-pocket Costs; Concerns Remain about Access to Coverage and How Savings will be Used WASHINGTON, September 22, 2021 – Results from a new Morning Consult poll commissioned by the Alliance for Aging Research illustrate the priorities of older adults as Congress considers legislation to change the Medicare prescription drug benefit. The findings also
- [Alliance Comments on Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostics, Glaucoma in Medicare Payment Rules](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-comments-on-alzheimers-disease-diagnostics-glaucoma-in-medicare-payment-rules/) - September 22nd, 2021 - Last week, the Alliance submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) on the CY 2022 Medicare Hospital Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Proposed Rule (OPPS) and the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (PFS). In both the OPPS and PFS comment letters,
- [Alliance Submits Comments on the Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act VII Commitment Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-submits-comment-on-the-reauthorization-of-the-prescription-drug-user-fee-act/) - On Thursday, October 28, the Alliance submitted a comment on the performance goals and procedures in the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII commitment letter. PDUFA authorizes the FDA to collect fees from companies that produce specific drug and biological products to support the drug review process. PDUFA has decreased the times to review
- [Alliance for Aging Research Statement on HHS Announcement Regarding CMS Reconsideration of Medicare Part B Premium Increase](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-statement-on-hhs-announcement-regarding-cms-reconsideration-of-medicare-part-b-premium-increase/) - WASHINGTON, January 10, 2022 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, released the following statement in response to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra’s announcement ordering Medicare to reconsider its FY 2022 premium increase: “The Alliance for Aging Research supports HHS Secretary Becerra’s announcement today ordering Medicare to
- [Find Stats on Chronic Diseases of Aging and Medical Innovation at Newly Designed Silver Book® Site](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/find-stats-on-chronic-diseases-of-aging-and-medical-innovation-at-newly-designed-silver-book-site/) - Site Includes Data on Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Vision Loss, and More August 10th, 2015, Washington, D.C. - August 11, 2015 – Finding statistical information on conditions that affect seniors has now become quicker and easier. The Alliance for Aging Research has launched a new version of the highly-respected Silver Book® reference website that offers
- [Cynthia Bens Named as President of the  Alliance for a Stronger FDA Board of Directors](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/cynthia-bens-named-as-president-of-the-alliance-for-a-stronger-fda-board-of-directors/) - Washington, D.C., February 5, 2016 – The nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research announces that its Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens has been named as the president of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA Board of Directors, succeeding Jeff Allen, executive director of the Friends of Cancer Research. During her year-long term, Bens will
- [New Film Series Emphasizes Vital Role of Good Nutrition for Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-film-series-emphasizes-vital-role-of-good-nutrition-for-healthy-aging/) - Washington, D.C., March 8, 2016 – Constant exposure to our environment, the things we eat, and stresses from both inside and outside our bodies all cause us to age over time. Although scientists have not yet found a way to delay the biological processes of aging, they are learning more about how healthy behavioral practices,
- [Press Kit for Malnutrition: A Hidden Epidemic in Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/press-kit-for-malnutrition-a-hidden-epidemic-in-older-adults/) - May 9th, 2016 - Welcome to the press kit page about the Alliance for Aging Research's new animated "pocket film" that spotlights the hidden epidemic of malnutrition and older adults. To see a press release about the film, go here. You can also learn more about the Alliance's complete list of resources by going to
- [Press Kit for The Silver Book®: Diabetic Retinopathy](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/press-kit-for-the-silver-book-diabetic-retinopathy/) - May 18th, 2016 - Welcome to the press kit for the new factsheet: The Silver Book®: Diabetic Retinopathy. To see the press release, please go here. What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious, irreversible eye disease that can occur in people with diabetes and is a leading cause of blindness around the
- [Diabetic Retinopathy a Major Threat to Global Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/diabetic-retinopathy-a-major-threat-to-global-health/) - New Silver Book®: Diabetic Retinopathy Factsheet Highlights Stats, Challenges, and Opportunities Washington, D.C., May 18, 2016 – Today the Alliance for Aging Research released The Silver Book®: Diabetic Retinopathy, a factsheet that gives an overview of the threat the eye disease presents to global health. It is the latest addition in the Silver Book®: Chronic
- [Alliance for Aging Research’s Statement on FDA Decision to Approve Alzheimer’s Treatment](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-researchs-statement-on-fda-decision-to-approve-alzheimers-treatment/) - WASHINGTON, June 7, 2021 – Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, released the following statement in response to the FDA’s decision to approve aducanumab for the treatment of early dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to approve aducanumab for the treatment of early dementia caused
- [Alliance for Aging Research to Celebrate 35 Years of Commitment to Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-to-celebrate-35-years-of-commitment-to-older-adults/) - Organization to Honor Changemakers September 21 in free online program, “Heroes in Health: An Event to Celebrate Meaning, Love, and Healthy Aging September 15th, 2021 - The Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) will mark 35 years of working to improve the universal human experience of aging and health on Tuesday, September 21, from 3:00 PM
- [Report Highlights Senior-Health Care Professional Disconnect](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/report-highlights-senior-health-care-professional-disconnect/) - Alliance for Aging Research Releases New Report Highlighting the Disconnect Between the Health Needs of Seniors and the Training of Health Care Professionals February 28th, 2002 - A Senate Special Committee on Aging will hear testimony today from patients, caregivers and healthcare organizations on the urgent need for more geriatric training for U.S. medical professionals.
- [Survey Shows Women Fear Losing Independence from Osteoporosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/survey-shows-women-fear-losing-independence-from-osteoporosis/) - Yet it's all about broken bones to doctors » Download (DOC | 43 KB) March 1st, 2005, Washington, D.C. - A national survey released today highlights the importance of doctors understanding their patients’ fears about osteoporosis and how those fears can motivate them to take their medication. The majority of women (57 percent) with osteoporosis
- [Experts Warn that Osteoporosis is Not a Priority](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/experts-warn-that-osteoporosis-is-not-a-priority/) - » Download (DOC | 75 KB) Experts Warned That Osteoporosis is not a Healthcare Priority for Patients or Physicians Patients and doctors are not speaking the same language May 5th, 2005, Washington, D.C. - A panel of medical experts, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) and Congresswoman Sue Myrick (R-NC) gathered today on Capitol Hill to examine
- [Caregivers Can Impact Disease Outcomes for Colon Cancer Patients](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/caregivers-can-impact-disease-outcomes-for-colon-cancer-patients/) - » Download (DOC | 79 KB) Caregiver Involvement Can Have Major Impact on Disease Outcomes for Colon Cancer Patients 65 and Older Actor Miguel Ferrer and the Alliance for Aging Research join forces to educate about the important role of caregivers November 14th, 2005, Washington, D.C. - New research shows that colon cancer patients
- [Public Doesn't Realize How Vulnerable Seniors are to Chronic Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/public-doesnt-realize-how-vulnerable-seniors-are-to-chronic-diseases/) - » Download (DOC | 77 KB) Roper Survey: Public Doesn't Realize How Vulnerable Older Americans Are to Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Neurological Disorders Alliance for Aging Research almanac underscores human and economic impact of chronic diseases on our aging nation March 30th, 2006, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research reports that
- [Baby Boomer Attitudes on Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/baby-boomer-attitudes-on-alzheimers-disease/) - » Download (DOC | 42 KB) First Major Survey of Baby Boomer Attitudes on Alzheimer's Shows Fear About Their Own Future and Frustration Over Pace of New Drug Approvals Historic ACT-AD Coalition calls for recognition of Alzheimer's as an urgent national health crisis, activation of Baby Boomers, and acceleration of therapy approvals April 27th,
- [Campaign to Increase Awareness about Heart Disease in Women](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/campaign-to-increase-awareness-about-heart-disease-in-women/) - » Download (DOC | 74 KB) The Alliance for Aging Research Launches Campaign to Increase Awareness About Heart Disease in Women September 12th, 2006, Washington, D.C. - In an effort to improve awareness about heart disease in women, the Alliance for Aging Research has launched a new campaign, Heart Disease: About Women, About You. With
- [Experts Highlight the Promise of Medical Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/experts-highlight-the-promise-of-medical-research/) - » Download (DOC | 75 KB) Experts Highlight the Promise of Medical Research to Ease the Growing Burden of Cancer and other Age-Related Chronic Diseases February 26th, 2022, Washington, D.C. - A panel of experts gathered today on Capitol Hill to address the growing burden of chronic disease in an aging nation and the promise
- [Individuals Encouraged to Learn More about Brain Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/individuals-encouraged-to-learn-more-about-brain-health/) - Individuals Encouraged to Learn More About Brain Health First one million users receive free cognition test November 14th 2006, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research (the Alliance) and the Brain Resource Company (BRC) launch their brain health education program and offer the BRC WebNeuro cognition test free beginning Tuesday, November 14th – National
- [Alliance Unveils Resource for Family Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-unveils-resource-for-family-caregivers-of-alzheimers-patients/) - The Alliance for Aging Research Unveils New Resource for Family Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month November 29th, 2006, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research has partnered with the National Family Caregivers Association to develop a new resource to educate family caregivers on how to care for themselves
- [Resolve to Work Out Your Brain in the New Year](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/resolve-to-work-out-your-brain-in-the-new-year/) - » Download (DOC | 34 KB) Resolve to Work Out Your Brain in the New Year Alliance for Aging Research offers 10 steps to brain fitness December 19th, 2006, Washington, D.C. - As we approach a new year, many people are making resolutions to take steps to improve their health. Based on a growing body
- [Congress Restores Funds for Geriatric Training](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/congress-restores-funds-for-geriatric-training/) - » Download (DOC | 48 KB) Alliance for Aging Research Commends Congress for Restoring Funding of Geriatric Training Programs February, 15th 2007, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research today commended Congress for restoring funding of geriatric training programs in the current fiscal year, underscoring the critical link between appropriate training of health care
- [Alliance Commends Senate Committee for Increase in FDA Funding](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-commends-senate-committee-for-increase-in-fda-funding/) - » Download (DOC | 42 KB) Alliance for Aging Research Commends Senate Committee for Increase in FDA Funding July 17th, 2007, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research today commends the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee for including a $186 million increase for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- [Resource Highlights Age-Related Eye Disease and Value of Innovation](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/resource-highlights-age-related-eye-disease-and-value-of-innovation/) - New Resource Highlights the Burden of Age-Related Eye Disease and Underscores the Value of Innovation September 25th, 2007 Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR), released a new volume of The Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation
- [Alliance Unveils Resource about Bone Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-unveils-resource-about-bone-disease/) - » Download (DOC | 48 KB) The Alliance for Aging Research Unveils New Resource to Educate Women About Bone Disease "Standing Strong" Toolkit Available to Community Groups January 11th, 2008, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research has developed a new resource to educate women about osteoporosis, also known as porous bone disease. The
- [Alliance for Aging Research Recognizes Erik Fatemi](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-recognizes-erik-fatemi/) - » Download (PDF | 31 KB) Alliance for Aging Research Recognizes Erik Fatemi with "Making a Difference Award Award Honors Legacy of Health Research Advocate Florence S. Mahoney June 24th, 2008, Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research will honor Erik Fatemi, a staff member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and
- [Experts Call for New Research Focus](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/experts-call-for-new-research-focus/) - » Download (DOC | 50 KB) Experts Call for New Research Focus to Slow Aging and Extend Healthy Life Advances in science predict a "Longevity Dividend" of economic and social benefits July 9th, 2008, Washington, D.C. - Acknowledging increases in life expectancy and unprecedented aging of populations worldwide, experts from the United States and United
- [New Resource Focuses on the Growing Burden of Osteoporosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-resource-focuses-on-the-growing-burden-of-osteoporosis/) - » Download (PDF | 80 KB) New Resource Focuses on the Growing Burden of Osteoporosis and the Value of Medical Innovation August 4th, 2008, Washington, DC - Today the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), released a new volume of The Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in
- [Statement on the Death of the Honorable Paul G. Rogers](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/statement-on-the-death-of-the-honorable-paul-g-rogers/) - Statement from the Alliance for Aging Research on the Death of the Honorable Paul G. Rogers October 1st, 2008, WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Alliance for Aging Research is deeply saddened by the death of the Honorable Paul G. Rogers. Congressman Rogers was one of America’s most effective medical research advocates and will be greatly missed.
- [Alliance Applauds Nomination of Collins to be NIH Director](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-applauds-nomination-of-collins-to-be-nih-director/) - Alliance Applauds Nomination of Collins to be NIH Director July 1st, 2009, Washington, D.C. - Daniel Perry, executive director of the not-for-profit Alliance for Aging Research, issued the following statement applauding the nomination of Dr. Collins: “Dr. Collins has played a critical role in modern medicine by directing the discovery of genes that have helped
- [Alliance for Aging Research Allied Signal Award Winner wins Nobel Prize](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-allied-signal-award-winner-wins-nobel-prize/) - October 1st, 2009 - Dr. Carol Greider of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD won a share of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Medicine. Dr. Greider was credited for discovering a key mechanism in the genetic operations of cells, an insight that has inspired new lines of research into cancer. Dr. Greider was the Alliance
- [Alliance Releases Latest Volume of The Silver Book®](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-releases-latest-volume-of-the-silver-book/) - Alliance Releases Latest Volume of The Silver Book Highlighting the Growing Burden of Neurological Disease and the Value of Medical Innovation Washington, D.C. - In order to promote pro-innovation policies, today the Alliance for Aging Research released a new volume of The Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation. This latest
- [Alliance Releases The Silver Book®: Diabetes](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-releases-the-silver-book-diabetes/) - New Resource Highlights the Growing Burden of Diabetes and Value of Medical Innovation May 12th 2010, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Alliance for Aging Research released a new volume of The Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation. The latest addition to The Silver Book series focuses on diabetes. The volume
- [Advocates: FDA deal with drug makers "opaque"](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/advocates-fda-deal-with-drug-makers-opaque/) - June 8th, 2011 - Consumer advocates are blasting the FDA for the process it has used to renegotiate the terms of the drug approval process following news that a deal has been reached with industry on proposed changes to the process. The FDA had been holding two sets of meetings in working out an agreement
- [Alliance Partners with AEVR on Briefing to Discuss Lifestyle and AMD](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-partners-with-aevr-on-briefing-to-discuss-lifestyle-and-amd/) - August 29th, 2011 - The briefing, being held during International AMD Awareness Week 2011 and co-sponsored by the Alliance for Aging Research, the AMD Alliance International (AMDAI), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), European Vision Institute (EVI), and Lighthouse International, features National Eye Institute (NEI) Deputy Clinical Director Emily Chew, M.D. Dr. Chew
- [Alliance Releases Updated Silver Book on Vision Loss](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-releases-updated-silver-book-on-vision-loss/) - March 9th, 2012 - On March 7, the Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR) joined with the Alliance for Aging Research (AAR) and the glaucoma community in releasing The Silver Book®: Vision Loss Volume II during the 2012 World Glaucoma Week Congressional Briefing entitled Glaucoma: Blindness Incidence and Progress Towards Individualized Treatments. The Silver
- [Statement on FDA Draft Guidance for Alzheimer's Drug Development](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/statement-on-fda-draft-guidance-for-alzheimers-drug-development/) - Washington, D.C. (February 7, 2013) - Today Daniel Perry, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research and Chairman of the Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACT-AD) coalition released the following statement in response to guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the development of drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease. “FDA’s release
- [Alliance Announces Partnership with American Aging Association](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-announces-partnership-with-american-aging-association/) - July 3rd, 2013 Washington, DC - The Alliance for Aging Research and the American Aging Association today announced a strategic alliance to share resources drawing greater attention to promising research to slow, prevent and cure the diseases of aging. The Alliance for Aging Research will provide staff and administrative support for the American Aging Association,
- [Organizations Applaud Focus on Tackling Diseases of Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/organizations-applaud-focus-on-tackling-diseases-of-aging/) - October 28, 2013, Washington, DC - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research and The Gerontological Society of America applaud Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) for convening a Senate Special Committee on Aging roundtable to explore how as a nation we can break down research silos and strategically tackle aging as a major risk factor for chronic
- [Alliance Supports Retention of Dr. Francis Collins as NIH Director](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-supports-retention-of-dr-francis-collins-as-nih-director/) - June 7th, 2017 - Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's decision to retain Dr. Francis Collins as National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director: On behalf of the Alliance for Aging Research, I thank President Trump for his wise decision
- [Lauren Smith Dyer Joins Alliance for Aging Research as Vice President of Communications](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/lauren-smith-dyer-joins-alliance-for-aging-research-as-vice-president-of-communications/) - Smith Dyer brings a robust background in traditional and digital patient advocacy communications, crossing government, nonprofit and for-profit sectors WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2018 – Today the Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) is pleased to announce that award-winning public affairs executive Lauren Smith Dyer, MBA, has joined the organization as its Vice President of Communications. Smith Dyer
- [Alliance for Aging Research Supports the Nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn for FDA Commissioner](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-supports-the-nomination-of-dr-stephen-hahn-for-fda-commissioner/) - November 19th, 2019 - On November 18, Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin, MHS, sent a letter to the Senate on Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions expressing the Alliance’s support for the nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn to serve as Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Click
- [Alliance for Aging Research Congratulates Dr. Stephen Hahn on Appointment to FDA Commissioner](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-congratulates-dr-stephen-hahn-on-appointment-to-fda-commissioner/) - December 13th, 2019 - Yesterday the Senate confirmed Dr. Stephen Hahn as the Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Alliance for Aging Research commends the Administration and the Senate for appointing Dr. Hahn to this important role. The Alliance congratulates Dr. Hahn on his appointment and we look forward to working with
- [Michael Ward Joins Alliance for Aging Research as Director of Public Policy](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/michael-ward-joins-alliance-for-aging-research-as-director-of-public-policy/) - Ward brings extensive experience in policy development, advocacy, and research in the membership association, for-profit, and consulting sectors WASHINGTON, June 24, 2020– Today the Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) is pleased to announce that respected health policy leader Michael Ward, MS, has joined the organization as its Director of Public Policy. Ward brings to the Alliance
- [Alliance for Aging Research Submits Comments on Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-submits-comments-on-reauthorization-of-the-prescription-drug-user-fee-act/) - August 21st, 2020 - On Friday, August 21, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted feedback to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA). PDUFA authorizes the FDA to collect fees from companies that produce specific drug and biological products to support the drug review
- [Alliance for Aging Research Submits Feedback to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Medicare Coverage for Innovative Technology](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-submits-feedback-to-the-centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services-on-medicare-coverage-for-innovative-technology/) - November 12th, 2020 - On Monday, November 2, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted feedback to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the Medicare Coverage for Innovative Technology and Definition of “Reasonable and Necessary” proposed rule. CMS proposes to provide an initial Medicare coverage of up to four years for “breakthrough devices”
- [Alliance for Aging Research Provides Comment on Medical Device User Fee Amendments](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-provides-comment-on-medical-device-user-fee-amendments/) - November 12th, 2020 - On October 27, 2020, the Alliance for Aging Research’s Michael Ward provided public comment to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at the first public meeting for the Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA) reauthorization for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027. In his comments, Michael emphasized the importance of: FDA
- [Alliance for Aging Research Submits Feedback to the FDA on Draft Geriatric Labeling Guidance](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-submits-feedback-to-the-fda-on-draft-geriatric-labeling-guidance/) - November 17th 2020 - On November 16 , the Alliance for Aging Research submitted feedback to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its recently released draft geriatric labeling guidance for human prescription drugs and biological products. The purpose of the guidance is to provide industry with recommendations on the appropriate content, format, and placement
- [National Groups Call on HHS and CMS to Release Final Coverage Decision Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair, or TEER](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/national-groups-call-on-hhs-and-cms-to-release-final-coverage-decision-mitral-valve-transcatheter-edge-to-edge-repair-or-teer/) - WASHINGTON, December 23, 2020 –Today the below national advocacy organizations submitted an official request to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Azar and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Verma urging CMS to release its final national coverage decision (NCD) memo for mitral valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER), also referred to as Transcatheter Mitral Valve
- [New Report Describes Better Framework for Assessing Value of Alzheimer’s Treatments](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/new-report-describes-better-framework-for-assessing-value-of-alzheimers-treatments/) - Alliance for Aging Research and Milliman Identify Gaps in Current Value Framework and Provide Recommendations for Alternative Methodologies WASHINGTON, May 12, 2021 –Today the Alliance for Aging Research 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. The report
- [Alliance for Aging Research Releases “Food for Thought: The Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging” During May’s Older Americans Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-for-aging-research-releases-food-for-thought-the-role-of-nutrition-in-healthy-aging-during-mays-older-americans-month/) - WASHINGTON, May 18, 2021 –This May during Older Americans Month, the Alliance for Aging Research is raising awareness about healthy aging and nutrition with a new video, “Food for Thought: The Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging.” Developed to simplify the relationship between good nutrition and healthy aging, the Alliance hopes the video will resonate with
- [Alliance's Bens Offers Testimony on MDUFA before House Committee](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliances-bens-offers-testimony-on-mdufa-before-house-committee/) - Washington, D.C., March 28, 2017 - Today, the Alliance for Aging Research's (Alliance) Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens testified before the U.S. House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health, in regard to reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Act (MDUFA). The MDUFA program is due to be reauthorized by
- [Alliance Statement on Nomination of Dr. Scott Gottlieb for FDA Commissioner](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-statement-on-nomination-of-dr-scott-gottlieb-for-fda-commissioner/) - Washington, D.C., April 3, 2017- Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has issued a statement in support of the nomination of Dr. Scott Gottlieb to be commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Alliance for Aging Research supports the nomination of Dr. Scott Gottlieb to be the
- [Alliance's Bens Offers Testimony on User Fee Programs  before Senate HELP Committee](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliances-bens-offers-testimony-on-user-fee-programs-before-senate-help-committee/) - Washington, D.C., April 4, 2017 – Today, the Alliance for Aging Research's (Alliance) Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) and the Medical Device User Fee Act (MDUFA). The committee hearing begins today
- [Alliance Thanks Senate HELP Committee for Advancing FDA Commissioner Nomination of Dr. Scott Gottlieb](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/alliance-thanks-senate-help-committee-for-advancing-fda-commissioner-nomination-of-dr-scott-gottlieb/) - April 27th, 2017 - Alliance for Aging Research (Alliance) President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, has issued the following statement: The Alliance for Aging Research thanks Chairman Lamar Alexander and the U.S. Senate HELP Committee for advancing the nomination of Dr. Scott Gottlieb as U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner to the full Senate
- [Focus on Options for Lowering Osteoarthritis Treatment Costs](https://www.agingresearch.org/news/focus-on-options-for-lowering-osteoarthritis-treatment-costs/) - Washington, D.C. - February 25, 2003 - At a time when older Americans are seeking ways to lower their health care costs, a leading aging organization has important advice for more than 20 million older Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis (OA): Talk to your doctor about starting with those medications that experts say may be

## Documents

- [Alliance Urges CMS to Consider Biosimilar Alternatives in Drug Selection](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/alliance-urges-cms-to-consider-biosimilar-alternatives-in-drug-selection/) - The Alliance for Aging Research sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services asking the deputy administrator to consider giving priority consideration to medicines with a longer expected price applicability as they select the next round of drugs for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, so as not to impede the development
- [Comments Urge CMS to Adopt Quality Measures that Improve Outcomes, Avoid Unintended Harm](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/comments-urge-cms-to-adopt-quality-measures-that-improve-outcomes-avoid-unintended-harm/) - The Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments to CMS through the Measures Under Consideration (MUC) process urging the agency to adopt quality measures that meaningfully improve outcomes for older adults while avoiding unintended harm. The Alliance expressed strong support for evidence-based measures that advance prevention and chronic disease management. Specifically, the Alliance supported an LDL-C
- [Project PAUSE Feedback on 2026 Physician Fee Schedule](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/project-pause-feedback-on-2026-physician-fee-schedule/) - Project PAUSE (Psychoactive Appropriate Use for Safety and Effectiveness), an ad hoc coalition of national patient and professional organizations collectively advocating on clinical regulatory and legislative issues in long-term care, sent a letter on September 12, 2025 to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, providing feedback on the 2026
- [2025 Alliance for Aging Research Policy Priorities](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/2025-alliance-for-aging-research-policy-priorities/) - The Alliance for Aging Research sets its Public Policy Goals at the beginning of each year. The 2025 Policy Goals were approved by the Alliance's Public Policy Committee on February 19, 2025.
- [How Antiviral Medications Can Help Older Adults with the Flu](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/how-antiviral-medications-can-help-older-adults-with-the-flu/) - Older adults are at higher risk for serious complications because our immune systems weaken with age. Older adults are also more likely to have chronic diseases that make them more susceptible to complications from infectious diseases, like the flu, RSV, COVID-19, and more. Because the flu is caused by a virus, antibiotics don’t help treat
- [Treating Flu with Antiviral Medications: Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/18732/) - Antiviral medicines are prescription drugs that can help your body fight harmful infections by targeting a virus and limiting its ability to grow and spread within the body. Antivirals can ease symptoms, shorten the duration of a viral infection, and lower the risk of getting or spreading viruses. They are especially valuable for individuals at
- [17th Annual FDA/ACT-AD Allies Meeting Summary](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/17th-annual-fda-act-ad-allies-meeting-summary/) - The Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All neuroDegenerative Diseases (ACT-AD) 17th annual meeting was held November 7, 2024 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. The event explored the current therapeutic and research landscape for Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative diseases.
- [Open Enrollment 2025](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/open-enrollment-2025/) - A new film released this month from the Alliance for Aging Research details upcoming cost-saving changes to Medicare Part D plans and what beneficiaries need to do to take advantage of these options. Read our one-pager on a new film that explains these options.
- [A Novel Alternative to the QALY](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/a-novel-alternative-to-the-qaly/) - The Alliance for Aging Research and others have pointed out the many shortcomings of using the discriminatory Quality Adjusted Life Year (QALY) metric, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has committed to not using it. To fill the need for transparent and sound methodology, the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with
- [Frequently Asked Questions Related to the MPPP from CMS](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/frequently-asked-questions-related-to-the-mppp/)
- [Letter to U.S. Senate on TRICARE's Coverage of Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Early Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-u-s-senate-on-tricares-coverage-of-monoclonal-antibodies-for-the-treatment-of-early-alzheimers-disease/) - Letter from four U.S. Senators to Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense of Health Affairs; and Lieutenant General Telita Crosland, Director of the Defense Health Agency, on TRICARE's coverage of monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of mild dementia and early Alzheimer's disease.
- [Humana Response to Vaccine Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/human-response-to-vaccine-letter/) - Humana, Inc. responded to a May 2024 letter from 29 organizations that oppose payer access barriers to CDC-recommended vaccines for older adults.
- [United Health Group Response to Vaccine Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/united-health-group-response-to-vaccine-letter/) - United Health Care Group responded to a May 2024 letter from 29 organizations that oppose payer access barriers to CDC-recommended vaccines for older adults.
- [CVS Health Response to Vaccine Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/cvs-health-response-to-vaccine-letter/) - CVS Health responded to a May 2024 letter from 29 organizations that oppose payer access barriers to CDC-recommended vaccines for older adults.
- [Elevance Health Response to Vaccine Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/elevance-health-response-to-vaccine-letter/) - Elevance Health responded to a May 2024 letter from 29 organizations that oppose payer access barriers to CDC-recommended vaccines for older adults.
- [CMS Antipsychotic Measure Issue Overview](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/cms-antipsychotic-measure-issue-overview/) - One-page document urging assessment of appropriate use of antipsychotic medication in nursing homes and calling for Congressional action.
- [Celebrating a Year Without a Stroke: Tips for you to simply talk with your atrial fibrillation patients about stroke prevention](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/celebrating-a-year-without-a-stroke-tips-for-you-to-simply-talk-with-your-atrial-fibrillation-patients-about-stroke-prevention/) - The risk of stroke from atrial fibrillation (AFib) is real, and can quickly change a patient's life. As you know, the scientific evidence confirms that oral anticoagulation is highly effective at reducing stroke risk. Yet, elderly patients are too often under-anticoagulted, owing in part to their lack of understanding about stroke risk and the value of anticoagulation. This tip sheet offers talking points to help health care professionals help their patients to better understand why anticoagulation is critical and how adherence will allow them to celebate more years without a stroke.
- [Celebrating a Year Without a Stroke - Infographic](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/celebrating-a-year-without-a-stroke-infographic/)
- [Project PAUSE Glossary of Relevant Terms](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/project-pause-glossary-of-relevant-terms/)
- [History of Project PAUSE Timeline](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/history-of-project-pause-timeline/) - A comprehensive history of Project PAUSE and the issues that are priorities of the coalition from 2005 to 2023.
- [Project PAUSE Comments on CMS Staffing Rule](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/project-pause-comments-on-cms-staffing-rule/) - A letter from Project PAUSE to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, expressing support for CMS's proposal to implement evidence-based staffing standards in long-term care (LTC) facilities. The coalition urges CMS to separate staffing issues from antipsychotic use metrics, highlighting that current measures fail to distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate use. We advocate for updated metrics to
- [Letter to CMS on Antipsychotic Quality Measures](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-cms-on-antipsychotic-quality-measures/) - Letter from 14 members of the House of Representatives to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing support for a provider and patient-driven update to the CMS quality measures pertaining to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes.
- [The Silver Book: Valve Disease - Focus on Aortic Stenosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-valve-disease-focus-on-aortic-stenosis/) - Aortic stenosis is one of the most common and serious types of heart valve disease. Aortic stenosis can bedebilitating, costly, and deadly. Survival rates without treatment for severe symptomatic aortic stenosis are lowat 50% at 2 years after symptom onset, and 20% at 5 years. Fortunately, innovative treatments are saving lives andaortic stenosis can be
- [The Silver Book: Parkinson's Disease Fact Sheet](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-parkinsons-disease-fact-sheet/) - Parkinson’s disease is a progressiveneurological disorder that leads todebilitating symptoms, comorbidities,expensive medical care, and caregivingneeds. Existing therapies help managesymptoms and exciting researchadvances hold promise for even bettermanagement and potential cures.
- [The Silver Book: Retinopatia diabetica](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-retinopatia-diabetica/) - La retinopatía diabética es una enfermedad ocular grave eirreversible que puede producirse en personas con diabetes,siendo una de las principales causas de ceguera en el mundo.Debido a que la diabetes se está haciendo cada vez más comúnen los países industrializados e incluso en aquellos en vías dedesarrollo, la retinopatía diabética podría llegar a afectar hastaa
- [The Silver Book: Neurological Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-neurological-diseases/) - As many as 5.1 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease--the 6th leading cause of death, and as many as 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease. This volume of The Silver Book series outlines this burden and the value of medical innovation in reducing it. Related TopicsAlzheimer’s Disease and Related DementiasDementia is a
- [Wellness Wisdom: A 2023 Guide to Preventive and Screening Services Covered by Medicare](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/wellness-wisdom-a-2023-guide-to-preventive-and-screening-services-covered-by-medicare/) - Preventive care services can help you stay healthy and find medical problems early. Medicare offers a number of important preventive services--like your yearly "Wellness" visits, screenings, and vaccines. This document walks you through the Medicare Preventive visit, the Yearly Wellness visit, preparing for visits, what everything costs, what vaccines you should be getting after age
- [The Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/our-best-shot-the-facts-about-covid-19-vaccines/) - COVID‑19 vaccines and boosters were produced with unprecedented coordination and financial resources and are effective at preventing symptomatic disease, and even more effective at preventing hospitalization and death. There are several vaccines and boosters currently available, and they all help our bodies develop immunity to the virus that causes COVID‑19 — without us having to
- [Sarcopenia Facts & Figures](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/sarcopenia-facts-figures/) - This factsheet provides a curated list of peer-reviewed facts and figures to help physicians, patients, and caregivers better understand sarcopenia and its human and economic burden.
- [Prepared Comment on Medicare's Coverage with Evidence Development (CED)](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/prepared-comment-on-medicares-coverage-with-evidence-development-ced/) - The following statement was made by Alliance President & CEO Sue Peschin during the public comment portion of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) virtual meeting of its Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) on February 13, 2023. Good morning. I’m Sue Peschin, and I serve as president and CEO of
- [Executive Summary: “Façade of Evidence: How Medicare’s Coverage with Evidence Development Paradigm Rations Care and Exacerbates Inequity"](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/executive-summary-facade-of-evidence-how-medicares-coverage-with-evidence-development-paradigm-rations-care-and-exacerbates-inequity/) - The following is the executive summary of the Alliance's report, "Façade of Evidence: How Medicare's Coverage with Evidence Development Paradigm Rations Care and Exacerbates Inequity." Click here to read the full report. The Medicare program is the predominant insurer for the over 65 and disabled populations and provides medical coverage for 64 million Americans. By
- [Taking a Closer Look At Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/taking-a-closer-look-at-age-related-macular-degeneration/) - Updated to reflect the latest scientific advancements in the field, this popular brochure takes a "closer look" at age-related macular degeneration--outlining symptoms and risk factors and offering ways to help reduce your risk. Related TopicsVision LossMore than 38 million Americans age 40 and older are blind, visually impaired, or have an age-related eye disease, and
- [Alzheimer's Disease: Helping Yourself Help a Loved One - Leader's Guide](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/alzheimers-disease-helping-yourself-help-a-loved-oneaeleaders-guide/) - This leader's guide gives tips and instructions for community leaders on how to conduct a workshop/seminars for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's disease. It also shares the latest information on treatments and research. The workshop kit includes: Leader's GuideCaregiver BrochureCaregiver WorkbookSpanish BrochureSpanish Workbook Related TopicsAlzheimer’s Disease and Related DementiasDementia is a term that describes
- [Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias in Older Adults: Diagnosis, Treatment, & Important Conversations](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/alzheimers-disease-related-dementias-in-older-adults-diagnosis-treatment-important-conversations/) - Many cases of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementias are not diagnosed, and less than half of Medicare beneficiaries with a diagnosis in their billing records report having been told of that diagnosis. This resource includes guidance on how to best detect cognitive impairment and dementia; the benefits of early detection; and communication tips for
- [Alliance Comments on Alzheimer's Disease Diagnostics, Glaucoma in Medicare Outpatient Rule](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/https-www-agingresearch-org-wp-content-uploads-2022-10-aar-opps-comments-cy23-cms-1772-p-final-pdf/) - The Alliance submitted comments on the calendar year (CY) 2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule and encouraged key changes to ensure patients’ access to needed care. The Alliance’s letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) included the following recommendations: Ensure that reimbursement
- [Twenty Organizations Submit Comments on Proposed Requirements for Medicare Coverage with Evidence Development Parameters](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/twenty-organizations-submit-comment-on-proposed-requirements-for-medicare-coverage-with-evidence-development-parameters/) - On September 7, 2022, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released proposed updated study requirements for Medicare's coverage with evidence development (CED) program. CED is utilized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) when the agency believes additional clinical information is necessary before providing broad access to a procedure, medical device,
- [Our Best Shot: The Truth About Vaccines for You and Your Loved Ones - Volume II](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/our-best-shot-the-truth-about-vaccines-for-you-and-your-loved-ones/) - The Alliance's Truth About Vaccines for You and Your Loved Ones fact sheet provides an overview on how vaccines work, explains the benefits of vaccination, gives tips on spotting misinformation and disinformation, and debunks some of the most common myths regarding childhood and adult vaccination including a new section on COVID-19 vaccines. Related TopicsVaccinationVaccines train
- [Our Best Shot: The Truth About Vaccines for You and Your Loved Ones - Volume I](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/best-shot-truth-vaccines-loved-ones/) - The Alliance's Truth About Vaccines for You and Your Loved Ones fact sheet provides an overview on how vaccines work, explains the benefits of vaccination, gives tips on spotting misinformation and disinformation, and debunks some of the most common myths regarding childhood and adult vaccination including a new section on COVID-19 vaccines. Related TopicsPreventionPreventive care
- [Project PAUSE submits comments on quality, equity considerations of CMS antipsychotic measures](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/project-pause-submits-comments-on-quality-equity-considerations-of-cms-antipsychotic-measures/) - On Friday, June 10th, 2022, Project PAUSE (Psychoactive Appropriate Use for Safety and Effectiveness) submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The letter elevated the need for CMS to reconsider its current reliance on two measures that provide the rate of utilization of antipsychotics in nursing homes, but fail
- [Talk NERDY to Me Patient Advocate Program Information](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/talk-nerdy-to-me-patient-advocate-program-information/) - The Alliance for Aging Research’s Talk NERDY to Me Network empowers older adults and their family caregivers to accelerate and improve health care research in the aging population. We accomplish this by training them in health research, in particular Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR). This training is conducted through the lens of five diseases known to
- [Talk NERDY to Me Researcher Program Information](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/talk-nerdy-to-me-researcher-program-information/) - Since 2017, the Alliance for Aging Research’s Talk NERDY to Me network has addressed the underrepresentation of older adult patients and family caregivers as stakeholders in research by helping network alumni connect with Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) opportunities at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Department of Defense (DoD), the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
- [Over 40 Organizations Share Information with FDA on Unmet Clinical Need for Alzheimer’s Disease-related Psychosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/over-40-organizations-share-information-with-fda-on-unmet-clinical-need-for-alzheimers-disease-related-psychosis/) - On Friday, June 3rd, the Alliance for Aging Research and over 40 additional organizations submitted a comment letter to the FDA highlighting the challenges that patients with Alzheimer’s disease-related psychosis (ADP) face in accessing effective treatments for unwanted hallucinations and delusions. The letter was sent to the members of the Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee, who
- [Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health in Older Adults: Screening, Treatment, & Important Conversations](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/substance-use-disorders-mental-health-in-older-adults-screening-treatment-important-conversations/) - While substance use disorders (SUDs) become less common with age, over one million adults ages 65 and older in the U.S. are estimated to live with a substance use disorder. This high prevalence is due, in large part, to the aging of the baby boomers — a generation that has generally been more comfortable with
- [Depression & Suicide in Older Adults: Screening, Treatment & Important Conversations](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/depression-suicide-in-older-adults-screening-treatment-important-conversations/) - An estimated 19.4 million adults in the U.S. had at least one major depressive disorder in 2019. Its toll can be enormous — interrupting a person’s daily life, causing insomnia and fatigue, impacting memory and decision-making, raising the risk of cardiovascular disease, increasing pain sensitivity, weakening the immune system, causing weight changes, and raising the
- [New Survey Finds Vaccine Discussions Are a Low Priority at the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/survey-vaccine-discussions-at-the-medicare-annual-wellness-visit/) - 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
- [Atherosclerosis and Its Serious Consequences - Infographic References](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/atherosclerosis-and-its-serious-consequences-infographic-references/) - Sources for the Atherosclerosis and Its Serious Consequences
- [Reducing Risk of Stroke in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Evidence Updates](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/reducing-risk-of-stroke-in-patients-with-atrial-fibrillation-evidence-updates/) - People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) have a higher risk for stroke compared with people who have a normal heart rhythm. Medicines that keep blood from clotting, called anticoagulants, lower the risk of stroke but can also cause serious bleeding. A recent review of research found that some newer anticoagulants do better at reducing the risk
- [Wellness Wisdom: A Guide to Preventive and Screening Services Covered by Medicare](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/wellness-wisdom-a-guide-to-preventive-and-screening-services-covered-by-medicare/) - 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. This 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 closer look at
- [Nuestra Mejor Defensa: La importancia de las vacunas en los adultos](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/nuestra-mejor-defensa-la-importancia-de-las-vacunas-en-los-adultos/) - Our Best Shot: Workshop Kit is designed for community leaders hosting workshops for seniors and their caregivers on the basics of vaccination. The "soup-to-nuts" kit covers how vaccines work, common vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine safety and efficacy, the vaccine schedule for adults 60-64 and 65+, and where and how to get vaccinated. Esta Guía rápida de
- [Our Best Shot: Wellness Wisdom](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/best-shot-wellness-wisdom/) - Our Best Shot: Workshop Kit is designed for community leaders hosting workshops for seniors and their caregivers on the basics of vaccination. The "soup-to-nuts" kit covers how vaccines work, common vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine safety and efficacy, the vaccine schedule for adults 60-64 and 65+, and where and how to get vaccinated. This fact sheet is
- [Translating Innovation to Impact: Evidence-based interventions to support people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers at home and in the community](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/translating-innovation-to-impact-evidence-based-interventions-to-support-people-with-alzheimers-disease-and-their-caregivers-at-home-and-in-the-community/) - This white paper presents the findings and recommendations from a review of the state of the art non-pharmacological treatments and care practices for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias and their family caregivers. It is intended to support deliberations by the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services, the U.S. Department of Health &
- [Practical Facts for Health Care Providers: Assessing and Treating Persistent Pain in Older Patients](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/practical-facts-for-health-care-providers-assessing-and-treating-persistent-pain-in-older-patients/) - Persistent pain is a common problem in older adults, yet many are reluctant to discuss it with their health care provider. They may see pain as an inevitable part of aging, or believe it’s not possible to relieve their symptoms. Many times it is left up to the health care provider to ask questions of
- [Aging with Ease: A Positive Approach to Pain Management](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/aging-with-ease-a-positive-approach-to-pain-management/) - This brochure gives a brief overview of how to recognize, understand, and safely treat pain. It includes advice from the American Geriatrics Society’s 2009 guidelines for controlling persistent pain in older people. Health care professionals may also want to download our Practical Facts for Assessing and Treating Pain in older patients fact sheet. Related TopicsPersistent
- [Heart Valve Disease: Patient Information](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/heart-valve-disease-patient-information/) - This brochure includes basics on valve disease—what it is, how you get it, how you know you have it, and how it's diagnosed. It also covers broad treatment options, what to expect after surgery, and a list of helpful resources. A companion piece provides tips on starting a conversation with your health care professional about
- [About Valve Disease: Talking with Your Doctor](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/about-valve-disease-talking-with-your-doctor/) - This quick guide to talking with your doctor or health care professional about valve disease includes information for patients who think they may have a valve problem, as well as for those who know that they have a type of valve disease. This resource can help make these important conversations a little bit easier. A
- [Alzheimer's Disease: Helping Yourself Help a Loved One - Caregiver Brochure](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/alzheimers-disease-helping-yourself-help-a-loved-oneaecaregiver-brochure/) - This brochure provides some of the many resources that will help you form a network of support and take care of yourself, while taking care of your loved one. The workshop kit includes: Leader's GuideCaregiver BrochureCaregiver WorkbookSpanish BrochureSpanish Workbook Related TopicsAlzheimer’s Disease and Related DementiasDementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms that
- [Alzheimer's Disease: Helping Yourself Help a Loved One--Caregiver Workbook](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/alzheimers-disease-helping-yourself-help-a-loved-one-caregiver-workbook/) - This workbook s an interactive resource that helps caregivers develop a personalized action plan to take better care of their loved ones and themselves. It includes worksheets on important issues such as making your home safe, preparing for a health care appointment, keeping a health journal, and dealing with financial planning. The worksheets are useful
- [La Enfermedad de Alzheimer: Ayudandote a Ayudar a un Ser Querido - Guia para Quienes Cuidan a Personas con la Enfermedad de Alzheimer](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/la-enfermedad-de-alzheimer-ayudandote-a-ayudar-a-un-ser-queridoaeguia-para-quienes-cuidan-a-personas-con-la-enfermedad-de-alzheimer/) - In order to educate family caregivers on how to care for themselves while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, the Alliance created workshop resources. This brochure includes information for the caregiver. The workshop kit includes: Leader's GuideCaregiver BrochureCaregiver WorkbookSpanish BrochureSpanish Workbook Related TopicsAlzheimer’s Disease and Related DementiasDementia is a term that describes a
- [La Enfermedad de Alzheimer: Ayudandote a Ayudar a un Ser Querido - Guia para Lideres](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/la-enfermedad-de-alzheimer-ayudandote-a-ayudar-a-un-ser-queridoaeguia-para-lideres/) - In order to educate family caregivers on how to care for themselves while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, the Alliance create a workshop kit. This leader's guide provides tips and instructions for leaders conducting the workshop/seminar. The workshop kit includes: Leader's GuideCaregiver BrochureCaregiver WorkbookSpanish BrochureSpanish Workbook Related TopicsAlzheimer’s Disease and Related DementiasDementia
- [AFib Optimal Treatment Expert Roundtable--Effectively Assessing Stroke and Bleeding Risk in Anticoagulation Decision-Making (Briefing Book)](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/afib-optimal-treatment-expert-roundtable-effecting-assessing-stroke-and-bleeding-risk-in-anticoagulation-decision-making/) - This roundtable explored the risk assessment tools and their limitations, discussed how the tools should be updated to overcome those limitations and to reflect the data from emerging therapies, formed a consensus on what steps should be taken to address any proposed guideline changes and call for mandates, and considered how best to raise awareness
- [Atrial Fibrillation Health Care Professional Survey - Full Results](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/atrial-fibrillation-health-care-professional-surveyaefull-results/) - A survey of more than 400 geriatricians, internists, and primary care physicians revealed a number of barriers to optimal AFib anticoagulation including confusion when it comes to guidelines and tools, overemphasis of individual factors like frailty and risk of falls, and more. You can also read the SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS. Related TopicsAdvocacy for AFib Stroke PreventionThe
- [Atrial Fibrillation Health Care Professional Survey - Highlights](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/atrial-fibrillation-health-care-professional-surveyaehighlights/) - A survey of more than 400 geriatricians, internists, and primary care physicians revealed a number of barriers to optimal AFib anticoagulation including confusion when it comes to guidelines and tools, overemphasis of individual factors like frailty and risk of falls, and more. You can also read the FULL RESULTS. Related TopicsAdvocacy for AFib Stroke PreventionThe
- [Assessing Stroke and Bleeding Risk in Atrial Fibrillation--Consensus Statement Executive Summary](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/assessing-stroke-and-bleeding-risk-in-atrial-fibrillation-consensus-statement-executive-summary/) - This executive summary shares the critical conclusions from the expert consensus statement that makes important recommendations on the use of stroke and bleeding risk tools, the decision to anticoagulate, the incorporation of patient preferences, and more. Read the full consensus. The experts include Mark J. Alberts, MD; Mary Amantangelo, MS, ACNP-BC, CCRN; Kenneth A. Bauer,
- [Assessing Stroke and Bleeding Risk in Atrial Fibrillation - Consensus Statement](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/assessing-stroke-and-bleeding-risk-in-atrial-fibrillationaeconsensus-statement/) - This expert consensus statement makes important recommendations on the use of stroke and bleeding risk tools, the decision to anticoagulate, the incorporation of patient preferences, and more. Read an executive summary. The experts include Mark J. Alberts, MD; Mary Amantangelo, MS, ACNP-BC, CCRN; Kenneth A. Bauer, MD; Lynne T. Braun, PhD, CNP, FAHA; Henry I.
- [Atrial Fibrillation Patient Survey Full Results](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/atrial-fibrillation-patient-surveyaefull-results/) - This survey of more than 500 atrial fibrillation patients, ages 65+ from across the nation, revealed diagnosis and treatment experiences, information on anticoagulant use, stroke and bleeding risk discussions with health care professionals, and more. It was conducted as part of the AFib Optimal Treatment Task Force. You can also read the SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS. Related
- [Atrial Fibrillation Patient Survey Highlights](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/atrial-fibrillation-patient-surveyaehighlights/) - This survey of more than 500 atrial fibrillation patients, ages 65+ from across the nation, revealed diagnosis and treatment experiences, information on anticoagulant use, stroke and bleeding risk discussions with health care professionals, and more. It was conducted as part of the AFib Optimal Treatment Task Force. You can also read the FULL RESULTS. Related
- [Women with Valve Disease: PowerPoint Presentation](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/women-with-valve-disease-powerpoint-presentation/) - Part of the Heart to Heart: Women with Valve Disease educational workshop materials, this PowerPoint presentatino is designed to be shown during an educational workshop to help facilitate the discussion. All workshop materials available for download here.
- [Women with Valve Disease: Promotional Poster](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/women-with-valve-disease-promotional-poster/) - Part of the Heart to Heart: Women with Valve Disease educational workshop materials, this promotional poster helps get the word out about upcoming events. All workshop materials available for download here.
- [Women with Valve Disease: Leader's Guide](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/women-with-valve-disease-leaders-guide/) - Part of the Heart to Heart: Women with Valve Disease educational workshop materials, this Leader's Guide provides tips and instructions on conducting the workshop, plus information on the latest treatments and research. All workshop materials available for download here.
- [Women with Valve Disease: Participant Quiz Answer Sheet](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/women-with-valve-disease-participant-quiz-answer-sheet/) - Part of the Heart to Heart: Women with Valve Disease educational workshop materials, these answers should be provided to workshop participants after taking the quiz. This quiz will help assess what participants have learned during the workshop. All workshop materials available for download here.
- [Women with Valve Disease: Participant Quiz](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/women-with-valve-disease-participant-quiz/) - Part of the Heart to Heart: Women with Valve Disease educational workshop materials, this quiz assess what participants have learned during the workshop. An answer key is also available for download and distribution. All workshop materials available for download here.
- [ACT-AD 21st Century Cures Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/act-ad-21st-century-cures-letter/) - Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACT-AD) submitted a letter the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to provide feedback on the 21st Century Cures discussion draft released on January 27, 2015.
- [21st Century Cures Feedback Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/21st-century-cures-feedback-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research submitted a feedback letter on the 21st Century Cures discussion draft released on January 27, 2015 to Chairman Upton and Ranking Member DeGette.
- [21st Century Cures Letter to House Members in Regard to NIH Funding](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/21st-century-cures-letter-to-house-members-in-regard-to-nih-funding/) - This letter from various organizations, including the Alliance for Aging Research, to various members of the U.S. House of Representatives acknowledged them for "including in the 21st Century Cures Act an additional $10 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) over five years."
- [ACT-AD Letter to DeGette and Upton Re: 21st Century Cures](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/act-ad-letter-to-degette-and-upton-re-21st-century-cures/) - This letter is from the ACT-AD Coalition to Rep. Fred Upton and Rep. Diana DeGette applauding their work around the 21st Century Cures bill.
- [Letter to DeGette and Upton on 21st Century Cures Bill](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-degette-and-upton-on-21st-century-cures-bill/) - This letter is from the Alliance to Rep. Fred Upton and Rep. Diana DeGette applauding their work around the 21st Century Cures bill.
- [Tips for Grandparents on Safe Medicine Storage](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/tips-for-grandparents-on-safe-medicine-storage/) - As part of a collaboration with the CHPA Educational Foundation, the Alliance is helping spread the word about safe medicine storage in grandparents—who are increasingly involved in the primary care of young children. This tip sheet, based largely on insightful and important data from Safe Kids Worldwide, is designed to be shared with seniors to
- [Pain Management Survey](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/pain-management-survey/) - The Alliance for Aging Research commissioned a nationwide survey of 800 U.S. adults age 65 and older to better understand their attitudes, perceptions and concerns regarding age-related pain management and changes under consideration by the FDA to over-the-counter acetaminophen products. Clarus Research Group conducted the survey on behalf of the Alliance for Aging Research between
- [The Silver Book: Persistent Pain](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-persistent-pain/) - Around 100 million Americans live with persistent pain--more than are affected by diabetes, cancer, and heart disease combined. This latest volume of The Silver Book brings together all of the data on persistent pain, all into one place. Access all of the data online, along with volumes on other chronic diseases of aging, at www.silverbook.org. Related TopicsPersistent
- [U.S. Pain Foundation Comments Regarding Legislation on Opioid Management, Incorporating Medical Expertise Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/u-s-pain-foundation-comments-regarding-legislation-on-opioid-management-incorporating-medical-expertise-act/) - The Alliance and other organizations signed on with this December 10, 2015, letter produced by the U.S. Pain Foundation focused on Draft Legislation HR 4063, Promoting Responsible Opioid Management and Incorporating Medical Expertise Act.
- [Comment Letter on CDC Opioid Guidelines](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/comment-letter-on-cdc-opioid-guidelines/) - The Alliance for Aging Research wrote a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requesting modifications to the 2016 CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain. Specifically, the Alliance recommended the CDC modify the guidelines by: Including a statement calling for further investment of federal resources into clinical research to assist providers in tailoring long-term opioid use. Requiring Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide an updated clinical evidence review of the guidelines Calling on public and private payers to broadly cover the cost of non-pharmacologic interventions for pain sufferers. Adding more resources to www.cdc.gov on the safe use of non-opioid pain treatment Removing the non-evidenced based dosage recommendations Removing the time/specific pill limit for acute pain treatment
- [AHRQ Submitted Comments on Key Questions for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation--2012](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/ahrq-submitted-comments-on-key-questions-for-stroke-prevention-in-atrial-fibrillation-2012/) - September 28, 2012 Agency for Health Research and QualityEffective Health Care ProgramScientific Resource Center, Oregon EPC Mail code: BICC 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road Portland, Oregon 97239-3098Re: Draft Report on Comparative Effectiveness Review (CER) of Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Dear Sir or Madam, Because of the growing impact atrial fibrillation (AFib) is having
- [Friends of AHRQ FY16 Sign-On Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/friends-of-ahrq-fy16-sign-on-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed on to a letter in support of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) appropriations bill proposed reducing funding for the agency by 35 percent for FY2016. The support letter asked lawmakers to restore AHRQ's budget authority to $364 million in the final FY2016 appropriations legislation.
- [Alliance for Connected Care Chronic Conditions Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/alliance-for-connected-care-chronic-conditions-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed on to a letter asking the Senate Finance Committee to create a transition mechanism by which the Secretary of Health and Human Services may lift originating site restrictions and allow payment for remote monitoring of Medicare beneficiaries suffering from chronic diseases.
- [MCC Working Group Comment Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/mcc-working-group-comment-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research sent a comment letter concerning the Senate Finance Committees' Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC) Working Group's policy options paper. The comment letter made recommendations concerning: stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, healthcare-associated Infections, adult immunization, independence at home, and telehealth and remote patient monitoring. Related TopicsAdvocacy for Healthcare Associated InfectionsLearn About Healthcare
- [Letter on Funding for NHSN, Antibiotic Resistance Solutions Initiative, and AMD Initiative](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-on-funding-for-nhsn-antibiotic-resistance-solutions-initiative-and-amd-initiative/) - This letter to Sen. Thad Cochran, Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Rep. Harold Rogers, and Rep. Nita Lowey from various organizations, including the Alliance for Aging Research, requests "$32 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and the Prevention Epicenters Program; $264 million for CDC’s Antibiotic Resistance Solutions Initiative; and ask for your continued support of the Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) Initiative at $30 million in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. "
- [Letter to CMS on Proposed Rule Change regarding Infection Prevention and Control Programs in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs)](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-cms-on-proposed-rule-change-regarding-infection-prevention-and-control-programs-in-long-term-care-facilities-ltcfs/) - This is a letter from the Alliance to Centers to the Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its issuing of a proposed rule change regarding Infection Prevention and Control Programs (IPCP) in long-term care facilities (LTCFs).
- [S-FAR LTCF Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/s-far-ltcf-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed on to a U.S. Stakeholder Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance (S-FAR) letter in support of the antibiotic stewardship provisions in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule revising the requirements long term care facilities (LTCFs) must meet to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
- [Letter to Hatch and Bennet in Support of the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-hatch-and-bennet-in-support-of-the-promise-for-antibiotics-and-therapeutics-for-health-path-act/) - This letter was from various organizations, including the Alliance for Aging Research, to Sen. Orrin Hatch and Sen. Michael Bennet to "express support for S. 185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act, legislation to establish a new limited population antibacterial drug approval pathway for antibiotics to treat serious or life-threatening infections for which there exists an unmet medical need."
- [S-FAR FY 2016 Appropriations Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/s-far-fy-2016-appropriations-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed on to an U.S. Stakeholder Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance (S-FAR) submitted to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations urging for more resources in combating antimicrobial resistance.
- [S-FAR CARB Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/s-far-carb-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed on to a U.S. Stakeholders Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance (S-FAR) letter in support of National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CARB).
- [S-FAR's PATH Act Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/s-fars-path-act-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed onto the U.S. Stakeholder Forum for Antibiotic Resistance (S-FAR) sign-on letter for the Senate HELP Committee, supporting S.185, the Promise for Antibiotics and Therapeutics for Health (PATH) Act.
- [AVAC Medicare Advantage Part D Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/avac-medicare-advantage-part-d-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed on to a letter from Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC) on the Medicare Advantage Part D Advance Notice and Draft Call Letter.
- [Comments on Oversight Framework for Molecular Diagnostic Tests, including Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs)/House Version](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/comments-on-oversight-framework-for-molecular-diagnostic-tests-including-laboratory-developed-tests-ldts-house-version/) - This letter to House Speaker Rep. Paul Ryan and House Minority Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi urges them to "make updating the oversight framework for all molecular diagnostic tests, including laboratory developed tests (LDTs), a priority early in the 115th Congress."
- [Comments on Oversight Framework for Molecular Diagnostic Tests, including Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs)/Senate Version](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/comments-on-oversight-framework-for-molecular-diagnostic-tests-including-laboratory-developed-tests-ldts-senate-version/) - This letter to Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Charles Schumer that urges them to "make updating the oversight framework for all molecular diagnostic tests, including laboratory developed tests (LDTs), a priority early in the 115th Congress."
- [Letter to Various Representatives Regarding  Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 302(b) Allocation for the Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-various-representatives-regarding-fiscal-year-fy-2016-302b-allocation-for-the-labor-hhs-education-and-related-agencies-appropriations-subcommittee/) - This letter from various organizations, including the Alliance for Aging Research, to Rep. Harold Rogers, Rep. Tom Cole, Rep. Nita Lowey, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro requests "to restore the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 302(b) allocation for the Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee to at least the FY 2010 level of $163.6 billion."
- [AFib Healthy People 2020 Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/afib-healthy-people-2020-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research led AFib Optimal Treatment Task Force submitted a letter to the CDC commenting on the agency's Healthy People 2020 goals. The letter recommended: The CDC should add Afib as a modifiable risk factor for stroke The CDC address the under anticoagulation of older AFib patients as an emerging issue in heart disease and stroke
- [FY 2018 Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Testimony from the Alliance](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/fy-2018-labor-hhs-education-and-related-agencies-appropriations-testimony-from-the-alliance/) - This is testimony from the Alliance for Aging regarding the Fiscal Year 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations process. It notes that "there is an ever-increasing need for sustained investment in the NIH, CDC, and AHRQ. Our testimony will highlight critical health concerns that disproportionately affect older adults and initiatives supported by our federal health agencies that are addressing them."
- [Independence for Older Americans: An investment for our nation's future](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/independence-for-older-americans-an-investment-for-our-nations-future/) - This seminal report from the Alliance revealed the enormous economic and social costs which result from lost independence in our older population. Related TopicsAdvocacy for Geriatric WorkforceMore Americans are working well beyond the traditional retirement age of 65.Learn About Geriatric WorkforceAdvocacy for the Older Americans ActOn July 14, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed a ground-breaking
- [Medical Never-Never Land: 10 reasons why America is not ready for the coming age boom](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/medical-never-never-land-10-reasons-why-america-is-not-ready-for-the-coming-age-boom/) - Published in 2002, this report anticipated the coming age boom and reported to the nation on the shortage of healthcare professionals trained to care for the nation's older patients.
- [Ageism in Healthcare Testimony: Senate Special Committee on Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/ageism-in-healthcare-testimony-senate-special-committee-on-aging/) - Daniel Perry, executive director of the Alliance for Aging Research, submitted testimony before the Senate Special Committee on Aging, highlighting a report How American Health Care Fails Older Americans. Related TopicsAdvocacy for Geriatric WorkforceMore Americans are working well beyond the traditional retirement age of 65.Learn About Geriatric WorkforceAdvocacy for the Older Americans ActOn July 14,
- [Letter to McConnell and Reid on Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-mcconnell-and-reid-on-older-americans-act-reauthorization-act-of-2015/) - This letter from various organizations, including the Alliance for Aging Research, was sent to Sen. Mitch McConnell and Sen Harry Reid requesting that they "move S.192, the bipartisan Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015, to the Senate floor for passage."
- [LCAO Older Americans Act Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/lcao-older-americans-act-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed on to a letter in supporting S. 192, the bipartisan Older Americans Act of 2015, a bill that would ensure the important continuity of Older Americans Act (OAA) programs and services for three years.
- [The Burden of Diabetes and the Promise of Biomedical Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-burden-of-diabetes-and-the-promise-of-biomedical-research/) - At the launch of The Silver Book, Dr. John Anderson of the American Diabetes Association's National Advocacy Committee, presented on The Burden of Diabetes and the Promise of Biomedical Research. Related TopicsDiabetesDespite 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
- [Future Perspectives on Diabetes: What can we do for seniors?](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/future-perspectives-on-diabetes-what-can-we-do-for-seniors/) - At the launch of The Silver Book, Dr. William Rowley of The Institute for Alternative Futures, presented on Future Perspectives of Diabetes. Related TopicsDiabetesDespite 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. Learn About DiabetesAdvocacy for National Institutes of HealthSince
- [The Silver Book: Diabetes](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-diabetes/) - The first volume of The Silver Book was launched in 2006 and has quickly become a trusted resource for health policy practitioners. The Silver Book®: Diabetes is the latest volume in this important collection. Each section in the volume includes charts, statistics, and key findings that together paint a comprehensive picture of the burden of diabetes and the tremendous
- [Human Burden of Diabetes and the Importance of Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/human-burden-of-diabetes-and-the-importance-of-research/) - At the launch of The Silver Book: Diabetes, Dr. K.M. Venkat Narayan from Emory University in Atlanta presented on the human burden of diabetes and the need for continued research into prevention, management and treatment options. Related TopicsDiabetesDespite recent advances, diabetes continues to be a major health threat for at least 29 million Americans who have
- [The Severe Burden of Diabetes on America's Seniors](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-severe-burden-of-diabetes-on-americas-seniors/) - At the launch of The Silver Book: Diabetes, Dr. William Rowley from The Institute for Alternative Futures presented on the economic burden of diabetes and the need for continued research into prevention, management and treatment options. Related TopicsDiabetesDespite recent advances, diabetes continues to be a major health threat for at least 29 million Americans who have
- [The Silver Book: Diabetic Retinopathy Factsheet](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-diabetic-retinopathy-factsheet/) - The Alliance for Aging Research released The Silver Book®: Diabetic Retinopathy, a factsheet that gives an overview of the threat the eye disease presents to global health.
- [The Silver Book: Thrombosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-thrombosis/) - Each year around 75,000 Americans are diagnosed with AFib, 900,000 experience a VTE event, and 800,000 have a stroke. Some 2 million Americans die from thrombosis or its consequences. The burden for those who survive is enormous and the cost of care a major expense for individuals and the nation. Stroke alone costs around $73.7
- [AHRQ Submitted Comments on Key Questions for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/ahrq-submitted-comments-on-key-questions-for-stroke-prevention-in-atrial-fibrillation/) - AHRQ Comments Home > Aging Topics > Atrial Fibrillation > AHRQ Comments October 14, 2011 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Effective Health Care Program Scientific Resource Center, Oregon EPC Mail Code: BICC 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road Portland, Oregon 97239-3098 RE: Comment on Key Questions for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Dear Sir or Madam: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on AHRQ’s key questions related to the Effective Health Care Program’s comparative effectiveness review of stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. We believe this is an important time to review in light of the growing impact atrial fibrillation has on our aging population and the uncertainty that exists about the best way to treat older patients with the condition.
- [PCORI Submitted Comments on National Priorities for Research and Research Agenda](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/pcori-submitted-comments-on-national-priorities-for-research-and-research-agenda/) - March 15, 2012 Joe V. Selby, M.D., M.P.H. Executive Director Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute 1701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20006 RE: Comments on PCORI National Priorities for Research and Research Agenda Dear Dr. Selby: The groups below comprise a task force of leading organizations in the thrombosis space that are exploring issues related to optimal stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. Participants in this task force represent various audiences—from patients to health care providers—that are unified by the desire to improve the way in which stroke and bleeding risk are assessed in atrial fibrillation patients and ensure proper treatment of these patients. In our capacity as health care stakeholders, we support the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s (PCORI) mission to improve health care delivery and outcomes by producing and promoting high integrity, evidence-based information that comes from research guided by patients, caregivers and the health care community. As such we appreciate the opportunity to comment on PCORI’s national research priorities and research agenda.
- [PQRS Submitted Comments on Proposed Rule for Revisions to the 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/pqrs-submitted-comments-on-proposed-rule-for-revisions-to-the-2013-medicare-physician-fee-schedule/) - September 4, 2012 Marilyn Tavenner Acting Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attn: CMS-1590-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: Comments on Proposed Rule for Revisions to the 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Dear Administrator Tavenner: Because of the growing impact atrial fibrillation (AFib) is having on our aging population, the AFib Optimal Treatment Task Force, comprised of 12 leading organizations in the thrombosis space, formed in 2011 to raise awareness of the impact of the disease and to explore issues related to the process used by healthcare providers to assess both stroke and bleeding risk in making decisions about anticoagulation therapy for patients with AFib. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Proposed Rule for Revisions to the 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Our comments on the proposed rule will be limited to a new measure #1525, Chronic Anticoagulation Therapy, which is under consideration by CMS for inclusion in the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) for CY2013. Recent expert consensus led by the AFib Optimal Treatment Task Force supports the use of this measure but with an additional recommendation to encourage routine and proper bleeding risk assessment. We urge you to include a modified version of measure #1525 in the final rule that encourages a bleeding risk assessment in addition to a stroke risk assessment to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries with AFib are presented with all treatment options that may be available for them.
- [The Silver Book: Atrial Fibrillation Fact Sheet](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-atrial-fibrillation-fact-sheet/) - 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
- [Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: A pocket guide to current guidelines and recommendations](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/stroke-prevention-in-atrial-fibrillation-a-pocket-guide-to-current-guidelines-and-recommendations/) - Atrial fibrillation (AFib) affects around 5% of patients age 65 and older and 10% of patients age 80 or older. AFib is associated with a 5-fold risk of stroke so patients with AFib are often treated with anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy, both of which increase the risk of bleeding. Examining individual patient risk factors can help
- [Atrial Fibrillation Survey Report--Insights and Analysis](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/atrial-fibrillation-survey-report-insights-and-analysis/) - A survey of more than 500 adults with atrial fibrillation age 65 and over, explored first diagnosis, referrals, their treatment decision process, anticoagulant use, medication switching, bleeding complications, and more.
- [Call to Action to All Stakeholders Managing Elderly AFib Patients](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/call-to-action-to-all-stakeholders-managing-elderly-afib-patients/) - On October 16, 2014 the Alliance for Aging Research convened a symposium to discuss those factors leading to the undertreatment of elderly AFib patients and to identify gaps in current clinical practice, outreach, education, research, and policy. Read the full whitepaper to see the complete set of recommendations.
- [FY16 AFib Appropriations Sign-On Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/fy16-afib-appropriations-sign-on-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed onto a letter requesting the National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and other relevant NIH agencies, institutes, and offices provide technical assistance and otherwise support an effort to improve prevention of AFib-related stroke in older persons.
- [Letter to PCORI on Stakeholder Workshop on the Use of New Oral Anticoagulants](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-pcori-on-stakeholder-workshop-on-the-use-of-new-oral-anticoagulants/) - The AFib Optimal Treatment Task Force sent this letter to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) regarding its June 9, 2015, stakeholder workshop on the use of new oral anticoagulants (NOAC). Related TopicsAdvocacy for AFib Stroke PreventionThe Alliance has a number of outreach activities to help lessen the effects of stroke among older adults.Learn About
- [AFib Multiple Chronic Conditions Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/afib-multiple-chronic-conditions-letter/) - Letter from the Afib Optimal Treatment Task Force commenting on the efforts of the Senate Finance Committee's working group on multiple chronic conditions (MCC) policy options white paper.
- [Alliance President Makes Remarks at a Hearing on Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/alliance-president-makes-remarks-at-a-hearing-on-prescription-drug-user-fee-act-reauthorization/) - On April 12th, Alliance President & CEO Daniel Perry presented remarks at a public meeting on the reauthorization process for the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA). PDUFA IV, currently set to expire in September of 2012, authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to collect user fees from companies wishing to submit their products
- [PDUFA Reauthorization Stakeholder Meeting Statement](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/pdufa-reauthorization-stakeholder-meeting-statement-12-17-15/) - This is a statement presented by Alliance Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens at the December 17, 2015, stakeholder meeting regarding reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA).
- [OTC Monograph User Fee Public Meeting Remarks](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/otc-monograph-user-fee-public-meeting-remarks/) - These are remarks made by Alliance Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's public meeting on OTC Monograph User Fees on June 10, 2016.
- [Alliance Comments on PDUFA VI Commitment Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/alliance-comments-on-pdufa-vi-commitment-letter/) - The Alliance provided comments in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's PDUFA VI Commitment Letter.
- [Testimony before Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health, on Examining FDA's Medical Device User Fee Program](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/testimony-before-energy-and-commerce-committee-subcommittee-on-health-on-examining-fdas-medical-device-user-fee-program/) - On March 28, Alliance for Aging Research Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens testified before the United States House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health, at its hearing on the FDA’s Medical Device User Fee Program.
- [Living with Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/living-with-venous-thromboembolism-vte/) - Read this brochure to find out more about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
- [Fiscal Year 2007 Appropriations for the National Institute on Aging: U.S. Senate, Subcommittee on Labor Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/fiscal-year-2007-appropriations-for-the-national-institute-on-aging-u-s-senate-subcommittee-on-labor-health-and-human-services-education-and-related-agencies/) - Daniel Perry of the Alliance for Aging Research, and Carol Schutz of the Gerontological Society of America, submitted this testimony on behalf of the Friends of the National Institute on Aging. The testimony called for a 5% overall increase for the National Institutes of Health for FY 2007 and additional resources for NIA in order
- [Beyond Technology: Biotechnology and the pursuit of happiness](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/beyond-technology-biotechnology-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness/) - View Stephen Austad and Jay Olshansky's presentation slides from - Going for the Longevity Dividend: Scientific Goals for the World's Aging Populations Related TopicsAdvocacy for GeroscienceGeroscience is a research field that seeks to understand the relationship between aging and age-related diseases and how it affects quality of life.Learn About GeroscienceAdvocacy for National Institutes of HealthSince its
- [Oncology and Innovation: The potential and the promise](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/oncology-and-innovation-the-potential-and-the-promise/) - At the launch of The Silver Book, Dr. Len Lichtenfeld presented Oncology and Innovation: The Potential and Promise. The presentation slides are available here. Related TopicsCancerIn 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.Learn About CancerAdvocacy for National Institutes of HealthSince
- [Pharmaceutical Innovation and Cancer Survival](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/pharmaceutical-innovation-and-cancer-survival/) - At the launch of The Silver Book, Frank R. Lichtenberg presented The Economic Argument for Medical Innovation. The slides from his presentation are available here. Related TopicsCancerIn 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.Learn About CancerAdvocacy for National Institutes of
- [The Value of Antihypertensive Drugs: A Perspective on Medical Innovation](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-value-of-antihypertensive-drugs-a-perspective-on-medical-innovation/) - At the launch of The Silver Book, Genia Long, Vice President of Analysis Group Inc. presented on The Value of High Blood Pressure Drugs. Related TopicsAdvocacy for National Institutes of HealthSince its early days, the Alliance has supported the vital research at the National Institutes of Health.Learn About National Institutes of Health
- [Heart Disease and Innovation: The Potential and Promise](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/heart-disease-and-innovation-the-potential-and-promise/) - At the launch of The Silver Book, Dr. Gibbons presented on Heart Disease and Innovation: The Potential and Promise. Related TopicsAdvocacy for National Institutes of HealthSince its early days, the Alliance has supported the vital research at the National Institutes of Health.Learn About National Institutes of Health
- [Fiscal Year 2008 Appropriations for the National Institute on Aging: U.S. Senate, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/fiscal-year-2008-appropriations-for-the-national-institute-on-aging-u-s-senate-subcommittee-on-labor-health-and-human-services-education-and-related-agencies/) - Daniel Perry of the Alliance for Aging Research, and Carol Schutz of the Gerontological Society of America, submitted this testimony on behalf of the Friends of the National Institute on Aging. The testimony called for a 6.7% overall increase for the National Institutes of Health for FY 2008 and additional resources for NIA in order
- [The Societal Burden of Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-societal-burden-of-alzheimers-disease/) - At the launch of The Silver Book, Jennifer Zeitzer of the Alzheimer's Association presented on The Societal Burden of Alzheimer's Disease. Related TopicsAlzheimer’s Disease and 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 and Related DementiasAdvocacy for National
- [The Burden and Future Implications of Adult Visual Disorders in the United States](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-burden-and-future-implications-of-adult-visual-disorders-in-the-united-states/) - At the launch of The Silver Book: Vision Loss, National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) joint briefing, David Rein, PhD, presented on the current economic burden of vision loss and the potential future impact. Related TopicsVision LossMore than 38 million Americans age 40 and older are blind, visually impaired, or have an age-related eye disease,
- [Research Advances in Neurodegenerative Diseases](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/research-advances-in-neurodegenerative-diseases/) - At the launch of The Silver Book, Dr. Growdon of Mass General, presented on Research Advances in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Alzheimer & Parkinson. Related TopicsAlzheimer’s Disease and 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 and Related DementiasAdvocacy for
- [The Value of Innovation in Osteoporosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-value-of-innovation-in-osteoporosis/) - At the launch of The Silver Book: Osteoporosis, Rachael Fleurence, PhD, presented on the current economic burden of osteoporosis and the value of innovation in reducing that burden. Related TopicsAdvocacy for National Institutes of HealthSince its early days, the Alliance has supported the vital research at the National Institutes of Health.Learn About National Institutes of
- [Bone Health of Americans is in Jeopardy](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/bone-health-of-americans-is-in-jeopardy/) - At the launch of The Silver Book: Osteoporosis, Dr. Joan Lappe presented on the human burden of osteoporosis and the need for continued research into prevention and treatment options. Related TopicsAdvocacy for National Institutes of HealthSince its early days, the Alliance has supported the vital research at the National Institutes of Health.Learn About National Institutes of
- [The Silver Book: Vision Loss Volume II](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-vision-loss-volume-ii/) - More than 38 million Americans age 40 and older are blind, visually impaired, or have an age-related eye disease, and adult vision loss costs our economy more than $51 billion a year. With major advances in vision research bringing new prevention and treatments, it is critical that support for research and incentives for innovation remain
- [The Silver Book: Healthcare-Associated Infections Fact Sheet](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-healthcare-associated-infections-factsheet/) - Every year more than 1.7 million Americans are diagnosed with healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Around 99,000 people die from their infection and the cost to U.S. hospitals alone is estimated at $28.4 to $45 billion annually. These numbers are only going to grow as the rate of infection rises and more and more develop resistance to antibiotics. This
- [The Silver Book: Infectious Diseases and Prevention through Vaccination Fact Sheet](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-infectious-diseases-and-prevention-through-vaccination-fact-sheet/) - This fact sheet shines a spotlight on the value of vaccination in reducing the burden of infectious diseases and outlines some of the major barriers to optimal vaccination in older adults. To see the data online and access other volumes on chronic diseases of aging, visit www.silverbook.org. Related TopicsInfectious DiseasesEvery year, between 50,000 and 90,000
- [The Silver Book: Infectious Diseases and Prevention through Vaccination](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-infectious-diseases-and-prevention-through-vaccination/) - The Silver Book® provides the latest statistics on the prevalence of infectious diseases that disproportionately affect seniors such as pneumonia, influenza (“flu”), and herpes zoster (“shingles”). Seniors are more susceptible to developing a significant illness from these common infectious diseases, which too often lead to hospitalization, severe complications, and death. In fact, the death rate from pneumonia and influenza combined is close to 130 times higher in people age 85 and older, compared to people ages 45 to 54. This increased risk due to age is even higher than that seen in heart disease, stroke, cancer, and other leading causes of death.
- [FY 2016 L-HHS Alzheimer's Disease Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/fy-2016-l-hhs-alzheimers-disease-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research, USAgainstAlzheimer's, Cure Alzheimer's Foundation, BrightFocus Foundation, Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer's Foundation of America, and American Academy of Neurology signed on to letters submitted to the House & Senate Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies (L-HHS) Subcommittees, urging for a minimum of $2 billion for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- [The Silver Book: Cancer](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-cancer/) - All the stats on cancer in one place. Visit www.silverbook.org for more information.
- [The Silver Book: Cancer Factsheet](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-cancer-factsheet/) - Infographic representations of the burden of cancer in older adults living in the United States.
- [Letter to NIH Director Collins Regarding RFI Inviting Comments and Suggestions on a Framework for the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-nih-director-collins-regarding-rfi-inviting-comments-and-suggestions-on-a-framework-for-the-nih-wide-strategic-plan/) - This is a response from the Alliance to a Request for Information (RFI) Inviting Comments and Suggestions on a Framework for the NIH-wide Strategic Plan from NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins.
- [Coalition for Health Funding Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/coalition-for-health-funding-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed on to a Coalition for Health Funding letter in support of increasing the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and related agencies appropriations subcommittee, to increase the 302(b) allocations for the agencies under the subcommittee's jurisdiction.
- [Comments to U.S. Government Leaders on Putting a Priority on NIH Funding](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/comments-to-u-s-government-leaders-on-putting-a-priority-on-nih-funding/) - The Alliance joined with 250 other organizations in calling on U.S. government leadership to put a priority on funding for the National Institutes of Health for FY 2017 and beyond.
- [Letter to President Trump on Federal Public Health and Biomedical Research Workforce and Federal Hiring](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-president-trump-on-federal-public-health-and-biomedical-research-workforce-and-federal-hiring/) - The Alliance for Aging Research joined other organizations in calling on President Donald J. Trump to consider of the vital role of the federal public health and biomedical research workforce to the United States as he considers long-term policy regarding federal hiring.
- [Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-on-departments-of-labor-health-and-human-services-and-education-and-related-agencies-appropriations-bill/) - A group of almost 800 organizations, including the Alliance for Aging Research, sent this letter to leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to urge them "to increase the fiscal year (FY) 2018 302(b) subcommittee allocation" for programs and services administered by the departments and agencies under Labor-HHS’s jurisdiction.
- [Aortic Stenosis: Facts About a Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/aortic-stenosis-facts-about-a-heart-valve-disease/) - This brochure is designed for people who have been diagnosed with aortic stenosis or who may be at risk for the disease. Learn more about what aortic stenosis is, how people get it, what the symptoms are, and what the treatment options are. Related TopicsAortic StenosisAortic stenosis is a type of heart disease where the
- [Aortic Stenosis in Seniors: A Healthcare Professional's Guide](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/aortic-stenosis-in-seniors-a-healthcare-professionals-guide/) - This guide for health care professionals includes important information on treating aortic stenosis, including highlights from the 2014 ACC/AHA practice guidelines on valve disease.
- [Women with Valve Disease: Leader Evaluation Form](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/women-with-valve-disease-leader-evaluation-form/) - Part of the Heart to Heart: Women with Valve Disease educational workshop materials, this leader evaluation form collects valuable feedback from community health leaders conducting these important workshops. All workshop materials available for download here.
- [Women with Valve Disease: Participant Evaluation](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/women-with-valve-disease-participant-evaluation/) - Part of the Heart to Heart: Women with Valve Disease educational workshop materials, this participant evaluation form collects valuable feedback from workshop attendees. All workshop materials available for download here.
- [Letter Opposing Recently Proposed Rule on Short-Term Limited Duration Plans](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-opposing-recently-proposed-rule-on-short-term-limited-duration-plans/) - The Alliance joins other organizations opposing a recently proposed rule regarding short-term limited duration plans (STLDs), due to the impact it would have on access to comprehensive and affordable health coverage for Americans. The letter highlights how "expanding access to these policies will likely cause premiums in the individual insurance marketplace to increase dramatically, as
- [Comments Regarding Protections for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Sent to Congressional Representatives](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/comments-regarding-protections-for-patients-with-pre-existing-conditions-sent-to-congressional-representatives/) - The Alliance for Aging Research joined other organizations in this letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding protections for patients with pre-existing conditions.
- [Comments Regarding Protections for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Sent to U.S. Senate Members](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/comments-regarding-protections-for-patients-with-pre-existing-conditions-sent-to-u-s-senate-members/) - The Alliance for Aging Research joined other organizations in this letter to members of the U.S. Senate regarding protections for patients with pre-existing conditions.
- [Letter to HHS Secretary Tom Price on Maintaining and Enforcing Important Patient Protections and Access to Prescription Drugs](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-hhs-secretary-tom-price-on-maintaining-and-enforcing-important-patient-protections-and-access-to-prescription-drugs/) - The Alliance joined with 200 other organizations to call on Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price in his review of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act "to maintain the many important protections patients have gained that ensure they can access the care and treatment their providers prescribe."
- [Alliance Letter to Congressional Leadership on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/alliance-letter-to-congressional-leadership-on-patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-aca/) - The Alliance's President and CEO Susan Peschin and Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens wrote this letter to Congressional leadership "to respectfully ask you to reconsider proposed repeal and replacement provisions for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that will have an adverse impact on the health and well-being of America’s seniors and near-seniors, and to permanently repeal two existing provisions in the ACA that have concerned us."
- [Alzheimer's Disease PCORI Priorities Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/alzheimers-disease-pcori-priorities-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research submitted a letter to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) suggesting possible research for the Institute to consider, aimed at improving outcomes for people with Alzheimer's disease. The Alliance encouraged the following topics: Impact of non-pharmacologic interventions for Alzheimer’s disease on patient outcomes, caregiver burden and rates of institutionalization Evaluation of screening methodologies, for relative ease/uptake and associated optimization across provider groups and settings of care; Assessment of how Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment affects management of comorbidities; Frequency of emergency room visits for Alzheimer’s disease patients and identification of best practices for potential mitigation; Comparisons of currently available tools used to assess cognition to identify which is most effective for specific populations; and Impact of knowing positive ApoE genotype status on patient, caregiver, and provider behaviors/outcomes as compared to ApoE negative status.
- [Medicare Part D Non-Interference Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/medicare-part-d-non-interference-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed a letter expressing opposition to proposals that would allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to interfere in private prescription drug negotiations in the Medicare Part D program.
- [BMA Thank You Ad](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/bma-thank-you-ad/) - The Better Medicare Alliance placed an ad in Roll Call to thank Congress for supporting Medicare Advantage
- [Letter Supporting the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act of 2015](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-supporting-the-medicare-diabetes-prevention-act-of-2015/) - In this letter, the Alliance for Aging Research joins other organizations to express its strong support for the bipartisan Medicare Diabetes Prevention Act of 2015.
- [CMS Proposed LTCF Rule](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-on-cms-proposed-ltcf-rule/) - The Alliance for Aging Research commented on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule changes regarding Infection Prevention and Control Programs (IPCP) in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). The Alliance recommended: A full implementation madate within two years of the final rule Mandating the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) for surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infections by LTCFs CMS work directly with the CDC to outline specific programs that LTCFs should follow to fulfill mandates CMS should mandate the CDC's CORE Elements for Antibiotic Stewardship in LTCFs Contact information for an Infection Prevention and Control Officer (IPCO) be made publicly available for family members of LTCF patients CMS should provide language mandating the use of influenza vaccinations among direct-contact health care workers in LTCFs and set targets for vaccination rates
- [Comment Letter to CMS on Medicare Advantage](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/comment-letter-to-cms-on-medicare-advantage/) - This letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from the Better Medicare Alliance, of which the Alliance for Aging Research is a member, offers comments in regard to Medicare Advantage in response to the organization's 2018 Advance Notice and Draft Letter.
- [Letter Urges Congressional Leaders to 'Reject Proposals to Make Radical Structural Changes to Medicaid'](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-urges-congressional-leaders-to-reject-proposals-to-make-radical-structural-changes-to-medicaid/) - The Alliance joined other organizations in urging Hon. Mitch McConnell, leader, U.S. Senate; Hon. Chuck Schumer minority leader, U.S. Senate; Hon. Paul Ryan, speaker, U.S. House of Representatives; and Hon. Nancy Pelosi minority leader, U.S. House of Representatives to "reject proposals to make radical structural changes to Medicaid – by providing federal funding to the states through block grants or per capita caps."
- [Letter to the Honorable Sylvia Mathews Burwell about the Better, Smarter, Healthier Initiative](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-the-honorable-sylvia-mathews-burwell-about-the-better-smarter-healthier-initiative/) - This is a letter from the Partnership to Improve Patient Care (PIPC), which was also signed by the Alliance for Aging Research, to the Honorable Sylvia Mathews Burwell, secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, applauding her work to improve quality and patient-centeredness in health care through the Better, Smarter, Healthier initiative.
- [Detecting Glaucoma: Assessing your eye health with a comprehensive eye exam](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/detecting-glaucoma-assesing-your-eye-health-with-a-comprehensive-eye-exam/) - This tip sheet tells you what to expect during a comprehensive eye exam--the key to detecting glaucoma and preventing its serious consequences. Related TopicsVision LossMore than 38 million Americans age 40 and older are blind, visually impaired, or have an age-related eye disease, and adult vision loss costs our economy more than billion a year.Learn
- [Our T.A.K.E. on Glaucoma](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/our-t-a-k-e-on-glaucoma/) - A Declaration from the Glaucoma Working Group to Take Action to Know your Eyes Today, more than 40 million Americans are age 65 or older. By 2050, it is estimated that figure will rise to 88.5 million. Our nation is aging rapidly, and this demographic shift likely means longer hospital stays, more doctor visits, and greater healthcare expenditures for
- [The Caregivers Voice--Interview with Dan Perry](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-caregivers-voice-interview-with-dan-perry/) - The Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Biomarker Expert Working Group just published a new paper in Neurobiology of Aging. They recommend that certain AD biomarkers be used for clinical assessments, enrolling study participants, and as an outcome in AD clinical trials.
- [Translating Innovation to Impact: Pre-reads](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/translating-innovation-to-impact-pre-reads/) - On June 28, 2012 the Alliance for Aging Research and its project partner the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA), convened Translating Innovation to Impact, a one-day working meeting to review the state of research into evidence-based interventions to help people with Alzheimer’s remain healthy and independent in the community while reducing the stress on their caregivers. This document provides the agenda and pre-reads for that important meeting.
- [Translating Innovation to Impact:  Evidence-based interventions to support people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers at home and in the community](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/translating-innovation-impact-evidence-based-interventions-support-people-alzheimers-disease-caregivers-home-community/) - This white paper presents the findings and recommendations from a review of the state of the art non-pharmacological treatments and care practices for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias and their family caregivers. It is intended to support deliberations by the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services, the U.S. Department of Health &
- [From Plan to Practice: Implementing the National Alzheimer's Plan in Your State](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/from-plan-to-practice-implementing-the-national-alzheimers-plan-in-your-state/) - A new report from the National Alliance for Caregiving and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America focuses on the next steps in developing comprehensive plans to provide support and services to people with Alzheimer's disease and their family caregivers. The Alliance is very proud to have been able to help support this important report.
- [FY17 ACT-AD FDA Appropriations Request Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/fy17-act-ad-fda-appropriations-request-letter/) - Letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies urging the Subcommittee to prioritize the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) during Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 by increasing the agency's appropriated funding by $120 million.
- [Exploring Scientific Evaluation and Intake Recommendations of Bioactive Compounds and the Public/Private Path to Get There - Meeting Summary](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/exploring-scientific-evaluation-and-intake-recommendations-of-bioactive-compounds-and-the-public-private-path-to-get-there/) - On October 23, 2014, the Alliance for Aging Research, with support from Mars, Inc., convened key stakeholders from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and other non-profit organizations, the U.S. and Canadian Governments, academia, and private industry to discuss scientific evaluation of bioactive compounds. Dr. Joanne Lupton, Distinguished Professor of Nutrition at Texas A&M University, co-chaired the meeting with Susan Peschin, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research, and described the goals of the meeting as follows: (1) to identify concrete ideas for creating an evaluation process for bioactives, including intake recommendations, and (2) to address issues with and opportunities for public-private partnerships. She also shared a working definition of bioactive compounds and suggested it be used for the discussion: Bioactives, according to the working definition, are “constituents in foods or dietary supplements, other than those needed to meet basic human needs, which are responsible for changes in health status.” The meeting included four presentations that helped frame the discussion. These presentations were on perspectives from the Subcommittee on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), application of the DRI paradigm to bioactives, lessons learned from research on cocoa flavanols, and development of public-private partnerships. Download the full meeting summary to learn more.
- [Dr. Califf Nomination Support Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/dr-califf-nomination-support-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed on to a letter supporting the nomination of Dr. Robert Califf as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- [MDUFA Reauthorization Stakeholder Meeting Statement](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/mdufa-reauthorization-stakeholder-meeting-statement-12-18-15/) - This is a statement presented by Alliance Vice President of Public Policy Cynthia Bens at the December 18, 2015, stakeholder meeting regarding reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Act (MDUFA).
- [Senate HELP Combination Products Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/senate-help-combination-products-letter/) - Letter from the Alliance for Aging Research applauding the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee's efforts in addressing the ways in which combination products are reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- [Comments on CMS-3295-P by the Alliance](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/comments-on-cms-3295-p-by-the-alliance/) - The Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on its proposal rule: CMS-3295-P, Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospital and Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Changes to Promote Innovation, Flexibility, and Improvement in Patient Care.
- [Colon Cancer: Caring for the Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/colon-cancer-caring-for-the-aging/) - Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States and will kill more than 50,000 people this year. A major risk factor for colon cancer is age, with more than 90% of cases occurring in people 50 years and older. Unfortunately, clinical evidence suggests that colon cancer patients 65 and older are not always getting the best disease management. However, a recent survey commissioned by the Alliance for Aging Research shows that caregivers play an important role in disease management and can have a major positive impact on disease outcomes. The survey, conducted by Harris Interactive, interviewed oncologists on the importance of caregivers for elderly colon cancer patients. 77% of physicians interviewed agree that colon cancer patients 65 and older experience better disease outcomes when a caregiver is involved because of better communication. 81% also said that they depend on caregivers at least somewhat, and some a great deal, to act as an intermediary between them and the elderly patients. 100% feel the caregiver is part of a team involved in the patient's disease management. The physicians felt that the primary roles of the caregivers are to provide emotional support, participate in doctor's visits and in disease management decisions, and to provide transportation to and from doctor's appointments. Unfortunately, only around 3 out of 5 colon cancer patients 65 and older have the support of a caregiver. Over 100 oncologists were interviewed, all of whom practice in the United States, treat at least 10 colorectal cancer patients per month, and have been practicing between 3 and 30 years. The survey included questions on how many patients have caregivers, who those caregivers are, their importance in disease management, their primary roles, and their participation in communication and treatment options.
- [Colon Cancer: Caring for the Aging--Key Survey Findings](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/colon-cancer-caring-for-the-aging-key-survey-findings/) - The Alliance commissioned a survey, conducted by Harris Interactive, that interviewed oncologists on the importance of caregivers for elderly colon cancer patients. 77% of physicians interviewed agreed that colon cancer patients 65 and older experience better disease outcomes when a caregiver is involved because of better communication. 81% also said that they depend on caregivers
- [Letter to Ayotte, Bennet, Black, and Grisham on Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-ayotte-bennet-black-and-grisham-on-assisting-caregivers-today-act-caucus/) - The Alliance for Aging Research joined other organizations in this letter commending Sen. Kelly Ayotte, Rep. Diane Black, Rep. Michael Bennet, and Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham for their leadership in establishing and co-chairing the bipartisan, bicameral Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) Caucus.
- [Heart Valve Disease Awareness Surveys](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/heart-valve-disease-surveys/) - The Alliance for Aging Research has released surveys that give insights into public awareness about heart valve disease.
- [The Burden of Infectious Diseases Among Seniors](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-burden-of-infectious-diseases-among-seniors/) - Dr. Keipp Talbot of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, presented at the launch of The Silver Book: Infectious Diseases and Prevention through Vaccination on December 4, 2013. Related TopicsInfectious DiseasesEvery year, between 50,000 and 90,000 adults in the U.S. die from vaccine-preventable infectious diseases or their complications. Learn About Infectious DiseasesVaccinationVaccines train the human immune system to recognize
- [The Patient Perspective: Infectious Diseases Among Seniors](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-patient-perspective-infectious-diseases-among-seniors/) - Dr. Pretti Malani of the University of Michigan Medical School, presented at the launch of The Silver Book: Infectious Diseases and Prevention through Vaccination on December 4, 2013. Related TopicsInfectious DiseasesEvery year, between 50,000 and 90,000 adults in the U.S. die from vaccine-preventable infectious diseases or their complications. Learn About Infectious DiseasesVaccinationVaccines train the human immune
- [Adult Vaccination Policy And Barriers](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/adult-vaccination-policy-and-barriers/) - Dr. Jeffrey Duchin of the University of Washington, presented at the launch of The Silver Book: Infectious Diseases and Prevention through Vaccination on December 4, 2013. Related TopicsInfectious DiseasesEvery year, between 50,000 and 90,000 adults in the U.S. die from vaccine-preventable infectious diseases or their complications. Learn About Infectious DiseasesVaccinationVaccines train the human immune system to recognize
- [Our Best Shot: Expanding Prevention through Vaccination in Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/our-best-shot-expanding-prevention-through-vaccination-in-older-adults/) - Our Best Shot: Expanding Prevention through Vaccination in Older Adults reviews vaccination levels, trends and targets, incidence rates, relevant health insurance coverage policies, and the cost effectiveness literature and other reports that have evaluated vaccine utilization in the older adult population.
- [Our Best Shot: The Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults -- Workshop Participant Quiz Answers](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/our-best-shot-the-importance-of-vaccines-for-older-adults-workshop-participant-quiz-answers/) - Our Best Shot: Workshop Kit is designed for community leaders hosting workshops for seniors and their caregivers on the basics of vaccination. The "soup-to-nuts" kit covers how vaccines work, common vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine safety and efficacy, the vaccine schedule for adults 60-64 and 65+, and where and how to get vaccinated. This quiz is designed for participants to use during the workshop as a discussion tool.
- [Our Best Shot: The Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults -- Workshop Participant Evaluation](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/our-best-shot-the-importance-of-vaccines-for-older-adults-workshop-participant-evaluation/) - Our Best Shot: Workshop Kit is designed for community leaders hosting workshops for seniors and their caregivers on the basics of vaccination. The "soup-to-nuts" kit covers how vaccines work, common vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine safety and efficacy, the vaccine schedule for adults 60-64 and 65+, and where and how to get vaccinated. This evaluation form is designed to collect valuable feedback from participants on the workshop. Please use this feedback to adapt future workshops, and share with us at info@agingresearch.org.
- [Our Best Shot: The Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults -- Workshop Leader's Guide](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/our-best-shot-the-importance-of-vaccines-for-older-adults-workshop-leaders-guide/) - Our Best Shot: Workshop Kit is designed for community leaders hosting workshops for seniors and their caregivers on the basics of vaccination. The "soup-to-nuts" kit covers how vaccines work, common vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine safety and efficacy, the vaccine schedule for adults 60-64 and 65+, and where and how to get vaccinated. This Leader's Guide gives guidance on promotion & logistics, an agenda & script, and tips on keeping the participants engaged.
- [Our Best Shot: The Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults -- Workshop Slide Presentation](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/our-best-shot-the-importance-of-vaccines-for-older-adults-workshop-slide-presentation/) - Our Best Shot: Workshop Kit is designed for community leaders hosting workshops for seniors and their caregivers on the basics of vaccination. The "soup-to-nuts" kit covers how vaccines work, common vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine safety and efficacy, the vaccine schedule for adults 60-64 and 65+, and where and how to get vaccinated. The slide presentation adds visual interest to the discussion and elaborates on some of the concepts covered in the script.
- [Our Best Shot: The Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults -- Workshop Promotional Poster](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/our-best-shot-the-importance-of-vaccines-for-older-adults-workshop-promotional-poster/) - Our Best Shot: Workshop Kit is designed for community leaders hosting workshops for seniors and their caregivers on the basics of vaccination. The "soup-to-nuts" kit covers how vaccines work, common vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine safety and efficacy, the vaccine schedule for adults 60-64 and 65+, and where and how to get vaccinated. This poster is designed for community health leaders to use in spreading the word about upcoming workshops.
- [Mantenerse a salvo en casa durante la crisis del coronavirus](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/mantenerse-a-salvo-en-casa-durante-la-crisis-del-coronavirus/) - Para evitar exponerse al coronavirus, es importante que todos se queden en casa. Esto es particularmente cierto para los adultos mayores y las personas con algunas condiciones crónicas, que tienen un mayor riesgo de complicaciones por la COVID-19, la enfermedad causada por el coronavirus. Eldercare Locator y Alliance for Aging Research se han unido para
- [New Age of Aging: Key Survey Findings](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/new-age-of-aging-key-survey-findings/) - In March and April of 2002, the Alliance sponsored a telephone survey of Baby Boomers and adults older than the Baby Boom generation. Opinion Research Corp. conducted the survey of more than 1,000 individuals. The results were released at an all-day editors' conference - Mature in a New Millenium in New York.
- [The Transformative Promise of Aging Science](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-transformative-promise-of-aging-science/) - Produced by the Alliance and science author David Stipp, this paper details the social, economic, and political benefits of aging research that justify a major shift in funding. It clearly explains the compelling need for well-coordinated research for policymakers, funders, and the public alike.Consensus Building Related TopicsHealthy AgingAs more of us live longer, our chances
- [Healthspan Imperative Resource Guide](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/healthspan-imperative-resource-guide/) - Welcome to the Resource Guide for The Healthspan Imperative. We encourage you to use this information as you share the film with your class, senior center, group event or friends. If you would like to show the film, you can download it from this site. You can download it to your desktop by clicking on
- [Living with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/living-with-atrial-fibrillation-afib/) - Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is the most common type of irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia. An estimated five million Americans are currently living with AFib. People with AFib have a higher risk of stroke, heart failure, dementia, other heart-related complications, and even death. Read this brochure to find out more about this condition.
- [Atherosclerosis and Its Serious Consequences](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/cadpad/) - View the CAD and PAD Infographic Here. Atherosclerosis is the narrowing or hardening of arteries from the build-up of plaque--deposits of fats, cholesterols, and other substances--that can block normal blood flow or break-off and cause a clot. Atherosclerosis can affect any artery in the body and can cause different diseases based on which arteries are
- [The Facts About AFib](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-facts-about-afib/) - The most common type of arrhythmia—or abnormal heart rhythm—atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a disorder of the heart’s electrical system that affects an estimated 2.3 to 5.6 million people in the US. During AFib episodes the heart’s upper chambers (the atria) beat irregularly and out of sync with the heart’s lower chambers (the ventricles). In some
- [COPD Foundation Support Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/copd-foundation-support-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research supported the COPD Foundation's application for the second phase of the COPD Patient-Powered Research Network (COPD PPRN).
- [DefeatMalnutrition Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/defeatmalnutrition-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed on to a letter from the DefeatMalnutrition coalition, regarding the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Healthy People 2020 Objectives.
- [Malnutrition: Healthcare Professional Tip Sheet](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/malnutrition-healthcare-professional-tip-sheet/) - Many cases of malnutrition go undetected because the signs are subtle, those at risk are often difficult to recognize, and the symptoms may look like a normal part of aging. This tip sheet helps healthcare professionals identify at-risk patients, screen for malnutrition, and personalize a treatment plan if necessary. The tear-off section is for patients and includes additoinal resources and information.
- [Stem Cell Testimony: National bioethics advisory commission](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/stem-cell-testimony-national-bioethics-advisory-commission/) - Daniel Perry, Executive Director of the Alliance for Aging Research, discusses recent discoveries involving human embryonic stem cells.
- [Low Testosterone: Men's Health Condition in the Shadows--Survey Highlights](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/low-testosterone-mens-health-condition-in-the-shadows-survey-highlights/) - In order to raise awareness about low testosterone, the Alliance commissioned a survey of over 522 American men over the age of 39. Harris Interactive conducted this online survey in January 2006. This fact sheet includes background information on low testosterone, as well as highlights from the survey.
- [Calorie Restriction Extends Life Span Universally](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/calorie-restriction-extends-life-span-universally/) - View Leonard Guarante's presentation slides from the Alliance's event - Going for the Longevity Dividend: Scientific Goals for the World's Aging Populations
- [Women and Heart Disease: What They Need You to Tell Them  - A Physician's Guide](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/women-and-heart-disease-what-they-need-you-to-tell-themaea-physicians-guide/) - This guide gives tips on starting a heart healthy conversation with patients and helps bridge the awareness gap about women and heart disease. You can also share this quiz with your patients to help them learn more about their heart health. That print quiz is also available on-line.
- [Heart Disease: About Women About You - Women's Health Quiz](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/heart-disease-about-women-about-youaewomens-health-quiz/) - This fact sheet quizzes women on how much they know about heart disease, and provides helpful tips on talking to health care professionals about this important issue.
- [Con. Res. Supporting Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients Support Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/con-res-supporting-quality-of-life-for-prostate-cancer-patients-support-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Researched signed on to a Urology Policy Forum (UPF) letter expressing support for Con. Res., the Supporting Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients.
- [Government Employee Travel Restriction Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/government-employee-travel-restriction-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research signed on to a letter drafted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) expressing concern on the impact of the Administration's regulations and legislative initiatives related to restricting government employee travel to scientific conferences.
- [Medical Device Tax Repeal Statement](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/medical-device-tax-repeal-statement/) - The Alliance for Aging Research submitted comments to the Senate Committee on Finance, Subcommittee on Healthcare voicing opposition to the Medical Device excise tax.
- [Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/protect-medical-innovation-act-of-2015-letter/) - The Alliance for Aging Research submitted a letter to the Committee on Ways and Means to advocate for the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015. The bill amends the Internal Revenue code to repeal the excise tax on medical device manufacturers and importers.
- [Letter to Senate Finance Committee Regarding Multiple Chronic Condition Legislation](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-senate-finance-committee-regarding-multiple-chronic-condition-legislation/) - This is a letter from the Alliance to the Senate Finance Committee applauding its "commitment to improving care for people living with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) and appreciate the opportunity to assist the Senate Finance Committee in developing comprehensive MCC legislation."
- [Letter to Sen. Coons and Schatz Regarding OMB M 12 M Memo](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-sen-coons-and-schatz-regarding-omb-m-12-m-memo/) - This letter from a group of organizations including the Alliance thanks U.S. Sens Chris Coons and Brian Schatz for "championing the amendment to provide the Office of Management and Budget the flexibility to update its M-12-12 memo during the recent markup of the FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act."
- [Comments on NHLBI Draft Strategic Research Priorities](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/comments-on-nhlbi-draft-strategic-research-priorities/) - Letter to the Office of Science Policy, Engagement, Education, and Communications (OSPEEC) at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) urging the Institute to include the Afib Optimal Treatment Task Force's critical challenge of developing an effective integrated bleeding risk assessment tool as part of the NHLBI's final Strategic Research Priorities.
- [FY17 AVAC Appropriations Request Letter](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/fy17-avac-appropriations-request-letter/) - Letter to the House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittees, urging the Subcommitees to prioritize funding for adult immunization related activities at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for FY2017.
- [Letter to President Trump on Vaccine Safety](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-president-trump-on-vaccine-safety/) - The Alliance for Aging Research joined more than 350 organizations in this letter to President Donald Trump in support of the safety of vaccines.
- [Letter on Proposed Changes to Existing Measure for HEDIS 2017: Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults (PNU)](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-on-proposed-changes-to-existing-measure-for-hedis-2017-pneumococcal-vaccination-status-for-older-adults-pnu/) - The Adult Vaccine Access Coalition (AVAC), which includes the Alliance for Aging Research, offered these comments on the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) proposed modifications to the Pneumococcal Vaccination for Older Adults measure.
- [Preventive Health Savings Act](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-on-the-preventive-health-savings-act/) - This letter signed by 117 organizations sent to Representative Burgess, Representative DeGette, Senator Crapo, and Senator Cardin expresses support for the Preventive Health Savings Act.
- [#SafeMeds Twitter Chat](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/safemeds-twitter-chat/) - The Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition, the American Association of Poison Control Centers, the CHPA Educational Foundation, and the National Council on Patient Information and Education, hosted a Twitter chat on March 23, 2016, on how to safely choose, take, store, and dispose of medications.
- [The Silver Book: Valve Disease Fact Sheet](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-valve-disease-fact-sheet/) - As many as 11.6 million Americans in the U.S. have heart valve disease (HVD), and more than 1 in 10 adults ages 75 and older have HVD. Thankfully, the HVD field has experienced tremendous advances in improving survival, recovery, and quality of life for patients. The Alliance for Aging Research released The Silver Book®: Valve Disease
- [The Silver Book: Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-silver-book-valve-disease/) - As many as 11.6 million Americans in the U.S. have heart valve disease (HVD), and more than 1 in 10 adults ages 75 and older have HVD. Thankfully, the HVD field has experienced tremendous advances in improving survival, recovery, and quality of life for patients. The Alliance for Aging Research released The Silver Book®: Valve Disease the
- [Heart Valve Disease Policy Task Force MEDCAC Final Presentation Slides](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/heart-valve-disease-policy-task-force-medcac-final-presentation-slides/)
- [Reopened National Coverage Determination for TAVR - Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/reopened-national-coverage-determination-for-tavr-frequently-asked-questions/) - On June 27th, 2018 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that they are reconsidering the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). TAVR is a minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery for many patients who need a new heart valve. The new NCD determination could impact patient access
- [Sources for TAVR NCD Infographic](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/sources-for-tavr-ncd-infographic/) - Sources for infographic https://www.agingresearch.org/document/tavr-ncd-infographic/
- [Access to ALL Appropriate Treatments for ALL Heart Valve Disease Patients: TAVR NCD Infographic](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/tavr-ncd-infographic/) - The National Heart Valve Disease Policy Task Force believes that ALL heart valve disease patients should have access to ALL appropriate treatments. This infographic, produced by the Task Force, focuses on the burden of heart valve disease, the value of transcatheter aortic valve replacement, current CMS National Coverage Determination requirements for TAVR, timeline of the
- [The Common Denominator: Research Agenda to Slow Aging and Slow Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/the-common-denominator-research-agenda-to-slow-aging-and-slow-disease/) - Scientists who study aging now generally agree that it is malleable and capable of being slowed. Rapid progress in recent years toward understanding and making use of this malleability has paved the way for breakthroughs and interventions that will increase human health in later life by opposing the primary risk factor for virtually every disease we
- [Year Without a Stroke Outreach Kit](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/year-without-a-stroke-outreach-kit/) - The Year Without a Stroke campaign shares the real stories of people who have experienced and seen first-hand how serious AFib-related strokes can be. A stroke survivor and her husband, an AFib patient and advocate, and a leading cardiologist all share their stories about the importance of stroke prevention with AFib and what Celebrating a
- [Letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the Need for High-Quality Shared Decision-Making](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/letter-to-center-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services-on-the-need-for-high-quality-shared-decision-making/) - 42 national organizations submitted this letter to Administrator Verma and Director Goodrich, urging CMS to establish clear guidance implementing the program to facilitate shared decision-making that is called for in the statute. Read the full letter below.
- [Morning Consult: A Survey on Access to TAVR](https://www.agingresearch.org/document/morning-consult-a-survey-on-access-to-tavr/) - A new survey by Morning Consult, commissioned for the Alliance for Aging Research, sampled a nationally representative group of 1,995 registered voters and an oversample of 500 rural adults ages 65+, and found that more than two-thirds (69%) of Americans across every demographic–including gender, age, income, and community population density–agree that it is important to

## Videos

- [Sepsis in Older Americans: Saving Lives through early Detection](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/video-sepsis-in-older-americans/) - Every year more than 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis—a life-threatening medical condition that arises when the body initiates a powerful immune response against an infection. Anyone can get sepsis but two-thirds of all cases occur in people over 60. Sepsis kills more people in the United States than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and AIDS combined.
- [Respiratory Viruses: Often More Than a Sniffle](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/respiratory-viruses-often-more-than-a-sniffle/) - Respiratory viruses like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and RSV are everywhere during the colder months. Though they can sometimes feel the same, they’re not, and knowing the difference can help you protect yourself and the people you love. This animated film explains how to spot the signs of each virus, who’s most at risk Learn about respiratory viruses like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Though they can sometimes feel the same, they’re not, and knowing the difference can help you protect yourself and the people you love. This animated film explains how to spot the signs of each virus, who’s most at risk for serious illness, when to test, when to treat, and how vaccines can help prevent complications.
- [Caring For A Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: Apathy](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/caring-for-a-loved-one-with-alzheimers-disease-and-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-apathy/) - Carolyn Clevenger is a geriatric nurse practitioner at Emory University, where she leads the Integrative Memory Care Clinic. Carolyn cares for patients living with neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that are common with dementia. This video is part of a series in which Carolyn breaks down six of the most common neuropsychiatric symptoms, including what to expect
- [Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: Psychosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/caring-for-a-loved-one-with-alzheimers-disease-and-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-psychosis/) - Carolyn Clevenger is a geriatric nurse practitioner at Emory University, where she leads the Integrative Memory Care Clinic. Carolyn cares for patients living with neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that are common with dementia. This video is part of a series in which Carolyn breaks down six of the most common neuropsychiatric symptoms, including what to expect
- [Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: Agitation](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/caring-for-a-loved-one-with-alzheimers-disease-and-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-agitation/) - Carolyn Clevenger is a geriatric nurse practitioner at Emory University, where she leads the Integrative Memory Care Clinic. Carolyn cares for patients living with neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that are common with dementia. This video is part of a series in which Carolyn breaks down six of the most common neuropsychiatric symptoms, including what to expect
- [Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: Wandering](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/caring-for-a-loved-one-with-alzheimers-disease-and-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-wandering/) - Carolyn Clevenger is a geriatric nurse practitioner at Emory University, where she leads the Integrative Memory Care Clinic. Carolyn cares for patients living with neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that are common with dementia. This video is part of a series in which Carolyn breaks down six of the most common neuropsychiatric symptoms, including what to expect
- [Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: Sleep Disturbances](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/caring-for-a-loved-one-with-alzheimers-disease-and-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-sleep-disturbances/) - Carolyn Clevenger is a geriatric nurse practitioner at Emory University, where she leads the Integrative Memory Care Clinic. Carolyn cares for patients living with neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that are common with dementia. This video is part of a series in which Carolyn breaks down six of the most common neuropsychiatric symptoms, including what to expect
- [Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: Anxiety & Depression](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/caring-for-a-loved-one-with-alzheimers-disease-and-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-anxiety-depression/) - Carolyn Clevenger is a geriatric nurse practitioner at Emory University, where she leads the Integrative Memory Care Clinic. Carolyn cares for patients living with neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that are common with dementia. This video is part of a series in which Carolyn breaks down six of the most common neuropsychiatric symptoms, including what to expect
- [Medical Advice — Not Policy — Should Drive Care for Patients with Alzheimer's and NPS](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/medical-advice-not-policy-should-drive-care-for-patients-with-alzheimers-and-nps/) - Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementias not only rob people of their memories, but it can change their personalities and turn them into someone who is angry and unrecognizable. For decades, Amy Stewart cared for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s as a long-term care nurse. But when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she saw firsthand how
- [Webinar: Antiviral Treatments for COVID 19 & Flu, How They Work and Why They Matter](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/webinar-antiviral-treatments-for-covid-19-flu-how-they-work-and-why-they-matter/) - In this webinar, hear from experts on antiviral medications for COVID-19 and influenza--how they work, who should take them, when they should take them, and more.
- [Flu and You: Getting the Right Vaccine for Your Age](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/flu-and-you-getting-the-right-vaccine-for-your-age/) - The flu is a viral infection that affects the lungs, nose, and throat – spreading easily through coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and fatigue. While many recover quickly, older adults face higher risks of severe complications like pneumonia, sepsis, and even heart attacks, with the risk of heart attack
- [Shingles: What You Need to Know to Avoid a World of Pain, Explained in 30 Second](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/shingles-what-you-need-to-know-to-avoid-a-world-of-pain-explained-in-30-second/) - Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, or VZV, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus stays in the body even after recovering from chickenpox or receiving the chickenpox vaccine and can reactivate, causing a new infection called shingles. This 30-second film gives a quick look at risk factors, symptoms, and why
- [Shingles: What You Need to Know to Avoid a World of Pain, Explained in 60 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/shingles-what-you-need-to-know-to-avoid-a-world-of-pain-explained-in-60-seconds/) - Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, or VZV, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus stays in the body even after recovering from chickenpox or receiving the chickenpox vaccine and can reactivate, causing a new infection called shingles. This 60-second film gives a quick look at risk factors, symptoms, and why
- [Real Stories of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Allison's Experience with Influenza ("Flu")](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/real-stories-of-vaccine-preventable-diseases-allisons-experience-with-influenza-flu/) - While most of us have had the flu or know someone who has had it, we often do not realize how serious it can be. Each year in the United States, flu infections result in hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths from related complications. Specific populations including infants, people with
- [Real Stories of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Kristine’s Experience with Shingles](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/real-stories-of-vaccine-preventable-diseases-kristines-experience-with-shingles/) - Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, or VZV, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus stays in the body even after recovering from chickenpox or receiving the chickenpox vaccine and can reactivate, causing a new infection called shingles. The risk of developing shingles increases as you age. About half of all
- [Real Stories of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Jill’s Experience with Pertussis](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/real-stories-of-vaccine-preventable-diseases-jills-experience-with-pertussis/) - Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a severe infection of the upper respiratory system caused by bacteria. It can be identified by its distinct-sounding cough, known as the 100-day cough, and can cause coughing fits that make it difficult to breathe. While pertussis is highly contagious and can be fatal in babies and older
- [Real Stories of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Jane’s Experience with Pneumonia](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/real-stories-of-vaccine-preventable-diseases-janes-experience-with-pneumonia/) - Each year, over one million adults in the U.S. seek hospital care due to pneumonia. While pneumonia is the 8th leading cause of death, it can be prevented with vaccination. Jane, a vaccine advocate and pneumonia survivor, tells her story about her experience with pneumonia. Learn more about vaccination and other vaccine-preventable diseases by visiting
- [Shingles: What You Need to Know to Avoid a World of Pain](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/shingles-what-you-need-to-know-to-avoid-a-world-of-pain/) - Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, or VZV, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus stays in the body even after recovering from chickenpox or receiving the chickenpox vaccine and can reactivate, causing a new infection called shingles. Talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated against shingles, watch the Alliance’s new
- [Webinar: If You Build It, Will They Come? Strategies for Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trial Recruitment](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/webinar-if-you-build-it-will-they-come-strategies-for-alzheimers-disease-clinical-trial-recruitment/) - The Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACT-AD) Coalition held an educational webinar on March 13, 2019 on clinical trial recruitment issues in Alzheimer’s disease. We were joined by representatives from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) for a discussion on how it has been working to expand and diversify participation in Alzheimer’s and related dementia
- [Webinar: Research and Clinical Development in Lewy Body Dementia](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/webinar-research-and-clinical-development-in-lewy-body-dementia/) - On December 7, 2020, ACT-AD held a webinar on cutting-edge research on Lewy Body dementia (LBD). The webinar covers LBD as a priority for drug development, the genetic overlap between LBD and other forms of dementia, and LBD biomarkers. Speakers include: Todd Graham, Executive Director at the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA). He joined the
- [Webinar: Financing the Cure: Exploring the Ecosystem of Alzheimer’s Disease Research Funding](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/webinar-financing-the-cure-exploring-the-ecosystem-of-alzheimers-disease-research-funding-2/) - The Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All Dementias (ACT-AD) held a webinar on July 13, 2021 for an in-depth discussion on the complex financial ecosystem that funds research and development of Alzheimer’s disease treatments. This webinar features expert presentations on how innovation within the Alzheimer’s disease treatment pipeline is funded, the unique roles of government and private stakeholders,
- [Webinar: The Emerging Antimicrobial Protection Hypothesis of Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/webinar-the-emerging-antimicrobial-protection-hypothesis-of-alzheimers-disease/) - The Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACT-AD) Coalition held an educational webinar on April 18, 2019 on the antimicrobial hypothesis of Alzheimer’s disease. The webinar featured presentations from Dr. Rudolph Tanzi and Dr. Robert Moir on the latest cutting-edge research behind the hypothesis. Speakers include: Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, PhD, Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy
- [Webinar: Financing the Cure: Exploring the Ecosystem of Alzheimer’s Disease Research Funding](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/webinar-financing-the-cure-exploring-the-ecosystem-of-alzheimers-disease-research-funding/) - The Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All Dementias (ACT-AD held an in-depth discussion on the complex financial ecosystem that funds research and development of Alzheimer’s disease treatments. This webinar will have expert presentations on how innovation within the Alzheimer’s disease treatment pipeline is funded, the unique roles of government and private stakeholders, and potential threats to future
- [Expert Conversations on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/expert-conversations-on-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers/) - Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) of dementia, also known as behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, are extremely common. People often experience more than one symptom, and they can worsen over time. These symptoms can be incredibly challenging and often lead to social isolation due to stigma. This video highlights expert conversations with a clinician, family caregivers,
- [Expert Conversations on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s: Terrie Montgomery, Patient Advocate Living with Alzheimer’s](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/expert-conversations-on-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers-terrie-montgomery-patient-advocate-living-with-alzheimers/) - Terrie Montgomery is a patient advocate living with Alzheimer’s disease. In this video, she shares what it’s like to live with Alzheimer’s and the neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that are common with dementia. She shares the challenges of NPS, what she’d like other patients and caregivers to know, how to create a care plan, and how
- [Expert Conversations on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s: Shon Lowe, Family Caregiver and Advocate](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/expert-conversations-on-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers-shon-lowe-family-caregiver-and-advocate/) - Shon Lowe is a family caregiver for Terrie, who is a patient advocate living with Alzheimer’s disease. In this video, Shon shares what it’s like to care for someone living with Alzheimer’s and the neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that often accompany dementia. She shares challenges, advice, frustrations, and tips for getting the support that everyone deserves.
- [Expert Conversations on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s: Carrie Shaw, MS, Family Caregiver, CEO & Founder, Embodied Labs](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/expert-conversations-on-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers-carrie-shaw-ms-family-caregiver-ceo-founder-embodied-labs/) - Carrie Shaw is the CEO and Founder of Embodied Labs, a unique company that offers immersive experiences for healthcare professionals and caregivers to see the world through the eyes of the people they care for. Carrie was inspired to start the company after caring for her mother, who had early-onset Alzheimer’s. Carrie offers a unique
- [Expert Conversations on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s: Jay Reinstein,  Patient Advocate Living with Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/expert-conversations-on-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers-jay-reinstein-patient-advocate-living-with-alzheimers-disease/) - Jay Reinstein is a patient advocate living with Alzheimer’s disease. In this video, he shares what it’s like to live with Alzheimer’s and the neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that are common with dementia. He shares the challenges of NPS, what he’d like other patients and caregivers to know, how to create a care plan, and how
- [Expert Conversations on Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s: Carolyn Clevenger, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Director, Integrated Memory Care Clinic, Emory University](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/expert-conversations-on-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers-carolyn-clevenger-geriatric-nurse-practitioner-director-integrated-memory-care-clinic-emory-university/) - Carolyn Clevenger is a geriatric nurse practitioner at Emory University, where she leads the Integrative Memory Care Clinic. Carolyn cares for patients living with Alzheimer’s and the neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) that are common with dementia. In this video, she talks about what to expect, how to create a care plan, and how to get the
- [Para Reflexionar: El Papel de la Nutrición en el Envejecimiento Saludable](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/para-reflexionar-el-papel-de-la-nutricion-en-el-envejecimiento-saludable/) - Todos perdemos masa muscular a medida que envejecemos, pero algunos la perdemos más rápidamente debido a una afección grave llamada sarcopenia. Related TopicsNutritionThe way we eat throughout our lives impacts the way we age.Learn More About NutritionMalnutritionMalnutrition is a hidden epidemic in the United States and is undertreated and underrecognized. Malnutrition occurs when the body
- [Food for Thought: The Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/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
- [Sarcopenia: Taking Charge of Your Muscle Health As You Age](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/sarcopenia-taking-charge-of-your-muscle-health-as-you-age/) - We all lose muscle mass as we age, but some of us lose it more quickly because of a serious condition called sarcopenia. Related TopicsSarcopenia & MobilityStarting 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
- [AIM Webinar on Stakeholder Perspective on Sarcopenia Patient-Reported Outcome Measures](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/stakeholder-perspective-on-sarcopenia-patient-reported-outcome-measures/) - The Aging in Motion (AIM) Coalition presented the first in a series of biannual webinars on the future of research, therapeutic development, and treatment of sarcopenia. This one-hour webinar highlighted best practices from a successful public-private partnership qualifying Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) measures in multiple therapeutic areas; explored diverse stakeholder perspectives on the role of PRO
- [AIM Webinar on EMA Perspectives/Clinical Trials and Frailty](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/ema-perspectives-clinical-trials-and-frailty/) - The AIM Coalition held a webinar on frailty with featured speaker Francesca Cerreta, senior scientific officer, ‎European Medicines Agency (EMA). In December of 2015, the EMA released a draft working paper titled “Points to consider on frailty: Evaluation instruments for baseline characteristics of clinical trial populations.” Among other considerations, this working paper includes the short
- [AIM Webinar on ICD-10 Code for Sarcopenia: Implications for Diagnosis and Clinical Practice](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/an-icd-10-code-for-sarcopenia-implications-for-diagnosis-and-clinical-practice/) - The Aging In Motion (AIM) Coalition submitted a proposal to the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee to establish a code for sarcopenia in July of 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted AIM’s proposal and announced that an ICD-10-CM code would be available for the medical community to use effective on October 1,
- [AIM Webinar on Preparing for the Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting on Sarcopenia](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/preparing-for-the-patient-focused-drug-development-meeting-on-sarcopenia/) - The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) holds a public meeting on April 6, 2017, to hear directly from patients, caregivers, and advocates about sarcopenia. This Patient-Focused Drug Development (PFDD) Meeting is a rare opportunity to talk with the FDA about what it is like to live with the condition and how improved treatment could
- [AIM Webinar on Definition Through Consortium: A Recap of the Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/webinar-definition-through-consortium-a-recap-of-the-sarcopenia-definitions-and-outcomes-consortium/) - On November 12th, 2018 the Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium (SDOC) held a conference in Boston, MA to share its work on developing an evidence-based consensus definition of sarcopenia. The SDOC was formed to develop and evaluate diagnostic cut-points for low muscle mass and muscle strength that predicts increased risk of mobility disability and health
- [AIM Webinar on Preliminary Results of the Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/webinar-preliminary-results-of-the-sarcopenia-definitions-and-outcomes-consortium-2/) - The Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium, funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (fNIH), is a project to develop diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia in both the clinical and research settings. The project builds upon the Sarcopenia 1 Project, which developed initial sarcopenia criteria for predicting
- [AIM Webinar on Sarcopenia Cut Points](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/aim-webinar-on-sarcopenia-cut-points/) - Sarcopenia as a specific condition was initially identified in 1989. Originally, it referred to the loss of muscle mass that occurs with age, and was seen as a characteristic state almost universal with aging. Over time clinical perspectives on sarcopenia have evolved, and sarcopenia has now come to be defined as a clinically significant disorder
- [Arteries—The Highways of Life: Protecting Them Against Atherosclerosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/arteries-the-highways-of-life-protecting-them-against-atherosclerosis/) - Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) include a range of diseases such as cerebrovascular disease, coronary heart disease, aortic atherosclerosis, and peripheral artery disease, which develop based on which arteries are affected. ASCVD develops when deposits – called plaque – collect in the walls of the arteries. This can lead to narrowing or hardening of the arteries,
- [Shake the Stigma of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, Explained in 60 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/shake-the-stigma-of-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-explained-in-60-seconds/) - Diseases and injuries that damage the brain can impact how we interact with the world and lead to significant and disabling behavioral and psychological symptoms—also referred to as neuropsychiatric symptoms. Those neuropsychiatric symptoms that lead to mood and emotional changes are the symptoms that almost no one talks about, but they are common in Alzheimer’s
- [Shake the Stigma of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, Explained in 30 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/shake-the-stigma-of-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-explained-in-30-seconds/) - Diseases and injuries that damage the brain can impact how we interact with the world and lead to significant and disabling behavioral and psychological symptoms—also referred to as neuropsychiatric symptoms. Those neuropsychiatric symptoms that lead to mood and emotional changes are the symptoms that almost no one talks about, but they are common in Alzheimer’s
- [Advancing Support for Heart Valve Disease in Congress](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/14076/) - Representative Andy Barr is a leading advocate for raising awareness and advancing treatment for heart valve disease. The Congressman led a House resolution to commemorate Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, and is lead sponsor of the Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy (CAROL) Act, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2021.
- [OTC Pain Medication: What You Need to Know](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/otcpainmeds/) - Tens of millions of Americans reach for over-the-counter (OTC) medications for relief of minor aches and pains. But just because they’re OTC doesn’t mean they’re harmless. And with more than 1,000 acetaminophen and NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) containing medications, choosing the right medication can seem overwhelming. This short film will guide you in choosing the
- [Getting Back on Track with Routine Vaccinations - 30 Second PSA](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/getting-back-on-track-with-routine-vaccinations-30-second-psa/) - The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that vaccines are an important part of our individual health AND public health. Unfortunately, between staying home and social distancing, routine vaccinations were put on the back burner, and the data shows that we still aren’t getting back on track. This 30 second film gives a quick look at
- [Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Not Just a Little Kids’ Virus](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-not-just-a-little-kids-virus/) - Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or 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. RSV is common in kids under the age of two, which has led to a misconceived
- [Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Not Just a Little Kids’ Virus, Explained in 60 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-not-just-a-little-kids-virus-explained-in-60-seconds/) - Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or 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. RSV is common in kids under the age of two, which has led to a misconceived
- [Pediatrician Don Schuessler Shares His Patient Story of Having RSV in 60 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/pediatrician-don-schuessler-shares-his-patient-story-of-having-rsv-in-60-seconds/) - Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or 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. RSV is common in kids under the age of two, which has led to a misconceived
- [Pediatrician Don Schuessler Shares His Patient Story of Having RSV](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/pediatrician-don-schuessler-shares-his-patient-story-of-having-rsv/) - Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or 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. RSV is common in kids under the age of two, which has led to a misconceived
- [Getting Up to Date on Vaccinations: It's Our Best Shot](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/getting-up-to-date-on-vaccinations-its-our-best-shot/) - The pandemic has been stressful for everyone, especially older adults. Thankfully, COVID-19 vaccines have allowed us to reunite with our family and friends. But to get the most protection for ourselves and others, we need all the CDC-recommended vaccines. Protect your yourself and your friends and loved ones, and encourage them to get up to
- [Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Not Just a Little Kids’ Virus, Explained in 30 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-not-just-a-little-kids-virus-explained-in-30-seconds/) - Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or 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. RSV is common in kids under the age of two, which has led to a misconceived
- [Getting Back on Track with Routine Vaccinations](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/getting-back-on-track-with-routine-vaccinations/) - The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that vaccines are an important part of our individual health AND public health. Unfortunately, between staying home and social distancing, routine vaccinations were put on the back burner, and the data shows that we still aren’t getting back on track. This short film addresses why everyone needs to get
- [Getting Back on Track with Routine Vaccinations - 60 Second PSA](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/getting-back-on-track-with-routine-vaccinations-60-second-psa/) - The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that vaccines are an important part of our individual health AND public health. Unfortunately, between staying home and social distancing, routine vaccinations were put on the back burner, and the data shows that we still aren’t getting back on track. This 60-second PSA gives quick look at why everyone
- [The Healthspan Imperative: The Aging of America](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/the-healthspan-imperative-the-aging-of-america/) - The Healthspan Imperative looks at our country’s next great priority: solving the challenges brought about by the aging of the American population. Narrated by Emmy Award-winning television show host and best-selling author Martha Stewart, it features exclusive interviews from leading scientists and aging research experts. The Healthspan Imperative explores the challenges created by the longevity
- [Clinical Meaningfulness in Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/clinical-meaningfulness-in-alzheimers-disease/) - On July 19, 2016, the ACT-AD Coalition hosted this webinar on clinical meaningfulness in Alzheimer’s disease. The webinar highlighted the history of co-primary outcomes for measuring clinical meaningfulness in overt dementia; explored how thinking on co-primary endpoints is evolving as treatment moves earlier in the disease course; and examined if policy recommendations are necessary for
- [The History of the Alliance for Aging Research, Part I](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/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 its founder, Dan Perry. Part I explores the inspiration behind its creation in 1986.
- [The History of the Alliance for Aging Research, Part II](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/the-history-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research-part-ii/) - This is part two of the four-part series on the history of the Alliance for Aging Research. More more about the Alliance's history: https://www.agingresearch.org/30years.
- [The History of the Alliance for Aging Research, Part III](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/the-history-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research-part-iii/) - In Part III of the History of the Alliance for Aging Research series, the Alliance's first steps in making an impact as an organization are chronicled. Learn more about the Alliance's 30-year history: https://www.agingresearch.org/30years.
- [The History of the Alliance for Aging Research, Part IV](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/the-history-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research-part-iv/) - This final entry in The History of the Alliance for Aging Research series, Part IV: Advancing Science and Enhancing Lives summarizes the Alliance's activities from the mid-1990s to present day.
- [Webcast on Valve Disease Awareness Survey Results](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/webcast-on-valve-disease-awareness-survey-results/) - Watch this webcast as the Alliance shares 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 discussion will also include news about the Alliance’s campaign to designate February 22 as National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. Learn more
- [National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Explained in 30 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-explained-in-30-seconds/) - hat is National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, and why is it important? Learn in just 30 seconds, and visit: https://valvediseaseday.org/.
- [National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day/) - The annual awareness day 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. While heart valve disease can be disabling and deadly, available treatments can save lives, making education and awareness particularly important. On this day and throughout the
- [National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Capitol Hill Briefing](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-capitol-hill-briefing/) - On February 22, National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day kicked off with a briefing that featured the latest in heart valve disease research from the director of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., leading treatments from the former president of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Joseph E. Bavaria, M.D., and
- [Symptomatic Relief for Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/symptomatic-relief-for-alzheimers-disease/) - On March 15, the Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACT-AD) Coalition hosted this webinar on symptomatic treatment in Alzheimer’s disease. During the program, leading experts shared their perspectives on the burden of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms on patients and their families, highlighted advances in neurobiology that relate to Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, and updated participants on recent
- [Perspectives on the Alzheimer’s Disease Continuum](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/perspectives-on-the-alzheimers-disease-continuum/) - Recent research supports the need to develop a framework around the pathophysiologic changes that occur throughout the Alzheimer’s disease continuum and the clinical context of symptoms for an individual. This webinar offered expert perspectives about the importance of this framework as well as the similarities and differences between this approach and existing diagnostic criteria for
- [Webinar: Preliminary Results of the Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/webinar-preliminary-results-of-the-sarcopenia-definitions-and-outcomes-consortium/) - The Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium, funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (fNIH), is a project to develop diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia in both the clinical and research settings. The project builds upon the Sarcopenia 1 Project, which developed initial sarcopenia criteria for predicting
- [National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Kickoff Event](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/national-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day-kickoff-event/) - February 22 was National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day! This year, we celebrated at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute during an event to raise awareness about heart valve disease and celebrate the accomplishments of Inova’s Structural Heart Program. The event featured Dr. Christopher O’Connor, M.D., CEO of Inova Heart and Vascular Institute; Dr. Eric Sarin,
- [A Year Without Stroke PSA](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/a-year-without-stroke-psa/) - The risk of stroke from conditions like atrial fibrillation (AFib), coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral artery disease (PAD), and venous thromboembolism (VTE) is real, and can quickly change your life. This campaign shares the real stories of people who have experienced and seen first-hand how serious these strokes can be. These advocates all share the
- [Alliance for Aging Research Urges Patients to Contact CMS as It Reconsiders TAVR Coverage](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/alliance-for-aging-research-urges-patients-to-contact-cms-as-it-reconsiders-tavr-coverage/) - In this video, Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Susan Peschin, MHS, talks about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ decision to reconsider its coverage of a minimally-invasive heart valve disease treatment called transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR. The details of how CMS decides to cover and reimburse hospitals for TAVR are
- [Listen to Your Heart 2019](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/listen-to-your-heart-2019/) - Learn more: http://www.valvediseaseday.org/.
- [Official Valve Disease Day Flagship Event](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/official-valve-disease-day-flagship-event/) - Watch the Official National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Flagship Event hosted by MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Speakers include: –Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, MD, MPH, U.S. Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services –Susan Peschin, MHS, President and CEO, Alliance for Aging Research –John Whyte, MD,
- [The Emerging Antimicrobial Protection Hypothesis of Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/the-emerging-antimicrobial-protection-hypothesis-of-alzheimers-disease/) - This is a recording of the Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer's disease (ACT-AD) coalition's webinar with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi and Dr. Robert Moir, two preeminent researchers in Alzheimer’s disease, for a presentation on the latest cutting-edge research behind the antimicrobial protection hypothesis of Alzheimer’s disease.
- [ICER and Cost-Effective Health Care](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/icer-and-cost-effective-health-care/) - Learn more at ICERFacts.org
- [Support Valve Disease Coverage](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/support-valve-disease-coverage/) - Learn more at CoverTAVR.org
- [New Survey Finds Vaccine Discussions Are a Low Priority at the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/new-survey-finds-vaccine-discussions-are-a-low-priority-at-the-medicare-annual-wellness-visit/) - 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
- [Celebrating Pride Month with Sage CEO Michael Adams](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/celebrating-pride-month-with-sage-ceo-michael-adams/) - June is Pride Month, which is when LGBTQ+ communities and their allies come together to celebrate the freedom to be themselves. In recognition of Pride month, we are talking with Michael Adams, the Chief Executive Officer of SAGE (Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders), the world’s largest and oldest organization—founded in 1978—dedicated to improving the
- [Discussing Mental Health with Geriatric Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Dilip Jeste for This is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/discussing-mental-health-with-geriatric-neuropsychiatrist-dr-dilip-jeste-for-this-is-growing-old/) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month as well as Older Americans Month. This critical intersection implores us to explore emotional, psychological, and social-well being as we age. Here to join us for this conversation is Dr. Dilip Jeste, professor of psychiatry and Director of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging at
- [Listen to Your Heart Video](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/listen-to-your-heart-video/) - As many as 11 million Americans have heart valve disease (HVD) which involves damage to one or more of the heart’s valves. While some types are not serious, others can lead to major complications—including death. Learn more at http://www.valvediseaseday.org. Watch the 30 second video. Watch the 60 second video.
- [Tess Demonstrates How To Make A Homemade Mask](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/tess-demonstrates-how-to-make-a-homemade-mask/) - It is important that we all do our part to stop the spread of coronavirus by staying inside. Public health experts say that if you HAVE to go outdoors, then you should wear a cloth covering on your face. Alliance for Aging Research Lindsay Clarke, Senior Vice President of Health Education, enlisted the help of
- [Kelsey Shows You How To Make A Mask At Home](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/kelsey-shows-you-how-to-make-a-mask-at-home/) - It is important that we all do our part to stop the spread of coronavirus by staying inside. Public health experts say that if you HAVE to go outdoors, then you should wear a cloth covering on your face. Kelsey Martin, Health Programs Coordinator at the Alliance for Aging Research, shows you how to make
- [Kevin and Kaidyn Show You How To Make A Homemade Mask](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/kevin-and-kaidyn-show-you-how-to-make-a-homemade-mask/) - Alliance for Aging Research Director of HR and Office Operations Tiffany Stewart-Brown enlisted the help of her family to make this video! Kevin and Kaidyn Brown show you how you can make a homemade mask, with special appearances by Korbin Brown and Tiras Harris at the end. How is your family working to stop the
- [What you need to know about ICER](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/what-you-need-to-know-about-icer/) - 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 people with disabilities. Learn more at ICERfacts.org.
- [Wear a Mask](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/wear-a-mask-2/) - The national drive to get the COVID-19 crisis under control is largely dependent on everyone wearing masks. Masks protect those who are most vulnerable and stop the spread of the disease. Unfortunately, the mask issue has been politicized and there is ongoing resistance to the idea of wearing them. However, the Centers for Disease Control
- [Talk NERDY to Me](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/talk-nerdy-to-me/) - Research shows that involving older adult patients in decision-making about their healthcare leads to better patient outcomes and satisfaction. Older adult patient and family caregiver engagement in research is more critical than ever to the Alliance’s overall mission. With support from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), the Alliance created the “Talk NERDY (Nurturing Engagement
- [Highlights from This is Growing Old: A Podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/highlights-from-this-is-growing-old-a-podcast-from-the-alliance-for-aging-research/) - 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 older. The experience of aging brings each of us challenges as well as adventures. And if we’re lucky, our lives will tell a tale that we can share to help others on
- [A Tribute to Dr. Fauci](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/a-tribute-to-dr-fauci/) - Dr. Anthony Fauci is the recipient of the Alliance for Aging Research's Champion of Science Award, presented to an individual who has demonstrated courage and integrity in the pursuit of science that protects the lives of older adults and all Americans. Dr. Fauci was honored at the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards, Heroes in Health:
- [Our Best Shot - Vaccine PSA](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/our-best-shot-vaccine-psa-3/) - Our lives have been turned upside down by COVID-19. We won't get through this unless everyone takes part in getting a vaccine once it becomes available. It's also important to get up-to-date on all vaccines, particularly flu and pneumonia which could make COVID-19 even worse. Be an example and get vaccinated. Find out more about
- [Pay it Forward: Volunteer for COVID-19 Clinical Trials](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/pay-it-forward-volunteer-for-covid-19-clinical-trials/) - The Alliance for Aging Research and Operation Warp Speed (OWS) hosted a webinar discussion about Combat COVID, a new web portal for COVID-19 research studies. Watch the webinar here and check out the portal at combatcovid.hhs.gov. Speakers include: Anthony Fauci, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Janet Woodcock, M.D., Director
- [Research and Clinical Development in Lewy Body Dementia](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/research-and-clinical-development-in-lewy-body-dementia/) - On December 7, 2020, the Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All Dementias (ACT-AD) coalition held a webinar in collaboration with the Lewy Body Dementia Association. The hour-long webinar had presentations from the world’s foremost Lewy Body dementia (LBD) experts for discussions on LBD as a priority for drug development, the genetic overlap between LBD and other types
- [Valve Disease Day 2021 PSA](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/valve-disease-day-2021-psa/) - 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. Learn more about Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day.
- [A Special New Year's Message from Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/a-special-new-years-message-from-alliance-president-and-ceo-sue-peschin-for-this-is-growing-old/) - What does 2021 have in store for the Alliance for Aging Research and older adults in general? Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin shares her thoughts for the new year.
- [Alliance Board Chair Jim Scott Shares This Year's Top Stories in Aging Health for This is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/alliance-board-chair-jim-scott-shares-this-years-top-stories-in-aging-health-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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. Jim Scott, Chair of the Alliance for Aging Research's Board of Directors, joins Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin to reflect on the year's top
- [Malnutrition and Aging: What You Need to Know for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/malnutrition-and-aging-what-you-need-to-know-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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 science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism. Gail talks with Lindsay about recognizing the signs of malnutrition
- [Listen to Your Heart Celebration](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/listen-to-your-heart-celebration/) - Celebrate 5 years of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day and "Listen to Your Heart," to the music from "Listen to Your Heart" by Roxette, vocals and keyboards by Noelle Rude, instruments by Pete Johnson, and lyrics by Sue Peschin. Learn more about Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day.
- [Listen to Your Heart: Virtual Celebration](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/listen-to-your-heart-virtual-celebration/) - David Andelman, CNN Columnist, commentator, author, and valve disease survivor, kicks off the virtual celebration of Listen to Your Heart for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day 2021. Learn more about Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day.
- [Valve Disease Day 2021: Partner with Heart Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/valve-disease-day-2021-partner-with-heart-award/) - Lindsay Clarke, Senior Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy at the Alliance for Aging Research, presents Andrea Baer, MS, BCPA, of The Mended Hearts Inc., with the Partner with Heart Award. The award honors The Mended Hearts for going above and beyond in their outreach and impact since the first Heart Valve Disease Awareness
- [Valve Disease Day 2021: Heart Valve Visionary Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/valve-disease-day-2021-heart-valve-visionary-award/) - Michael A. Mussallem, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Edwards Lifesciences, presents the Heart Valve Visionary Award to Donnette Smith, patient and President of the Board of Heart Valve Voice U.S. The Heart Valve Visionary Award honors Donnette for her impactful volunteer work guiding national heart patient advocacy organizations in peer-to-peer connection, education, and activism. Learn
- [Valve Disease Day 2021: Heart Health Equity Champion Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/valve-disease-day-2021-heart-health-equity-champion-awards/) - Cassandra McCullough, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Black Cardiologists, presents the Heart Health Equity Championship Award to Icilma Fergus, MD, FACC, Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai. The award is given to a provider who has served as an advocate for heart valve disease equity. Learn more about Heart Valve Disease Awareness
- [This Policy Would Have a Catastrophic Impact on Alzheimer’s Disease Research for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/this-policy-would-have-a-catastrophic-impact-on-alzheimers-disease-research-for-this-is-growing-old/) - International reference pricing proposals currently under consideration by the U.S. Congress, and proposed in the previous Congress as Title I of H.R. 3, would allow federal government use of foreign price controls in direct negotiations with pharmaceutical companies for the cost of 250 prescription medicines in Medicare Part B and Part D. It also extended
- [Mike Sylvester, Heart Surgery Survivor & Stroke Survivor, Shares His Story for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/mike-sylvester-heart-surgery-survivor-stroke-survivor-shares-his-story-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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 Education and Advocacy Lindsay Clarke and learn more about Year Without a Stroke. Listen to more episodes of
- [Celebrating 35 Years of the Alliance for Aging Research with Founder Dan Perry for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/celebrating-35-years-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research-with-founder-dan-perry-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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! Listen to more episodes of This is Growing Old.
- [Are You NERDY? Become an Advocate for Older Adult Health with Talk NERDY to Me for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/are-you-nerdy-become-an-advocate-for-older-adult-health-with-talk-nerdy-to-me-from-this-is-growing-old/) - Teresa Wright-Johnson shares her experience being a patient advocate and participating in the Alliance for Aging Research's Talk NERDY to Me training. We are looking for patients, family caregivers, researchers, and clinicians involved in Alzheimer’s disease, heart valve disease, atrial fibrillation, chronic pain and/or disability, and macular degeneration in adults age 65 years and older.
- [Our Best Shot: Preventing and Treating the Flu](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/our-best-shot-preventing-and-treating-the-flu-2/) - While most of us have had the flu or know someone who has had it, we often do not realize how serious it can be. Each year in the United States, flu infections result in hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths from related complications. Specific populations including infants, people with
- [Sue Chlebek: Coronary Artery Disease Patient Celebrating A Year Without A Stroke](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/sue-chlebek-coronary-artery-disease-patient-celebrating-a-year-without-a-stroke/) - Sue Chlebek is a coronary artery disease (CAD) patient, a heart attack survivor, and an advocate who shares her story to help others live healthier lives and celebrate a Year Without A Stroke. She believes she was given a second chance so that she could help people who have been diagnosed with CAD and give
- [Year Without a Stroke: Our Stories](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/year-without-a-stroke-our-stories/) - The risk of stroke from conditions like atrial fibrillation (AFib), coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral artery disease (PAD), and venous thromboembolism (VTE) is real, and can quickly change your life. This campaign shares the real stories of people who have experienced and seen first-hand how serious these strokes can be. These advocates all share the
- [Mike Sylvester: 5-Time Heart Surgery Survivor, Stroke Survivor, Celebrating A Year Without A Stroke](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/mike-sylvester-5-time-heart-surgery-survivor-stroke-survivor-celebrating-a-year-without-a-stroke/) - 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. Mike shares how he celebrates a Year Without A Stroke.
- [How COVID-19 Has Impacted Minorities with Dr. Gary Puckrein for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/how-covid-19-has-impacted-minorities-with-dr-gary-puckrein-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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 to talk about these disparities and how we can work to overcome them is Gary Puckrein, President and
- [Shaking the Stigma of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms with Dr. Jeffrey Cummings for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/shaking-the-stigma-of-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-with-dr-jeffrey-cummings-for-this-is-growing-old/) - Diseases and injuries that damage the brain can impact how we interact with the world and lead to significant and disabling behavioral and psychological symptoms, which are also referred to as neuropsychiatric symptoms. Here to talk about neuropsychiatric symptoms and the challenges they present is Dr. Jeffrey Cummings. Dr. Jeffrey Cummings is the Joy Chambers-Grundy
- [Ken Thorpe, Chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/ken-thorpe-chairman-of-the-partnership-to-fight-chronic-disease-for-this-is-growing-old/) - Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin interviews Ken Thorpe, the Robert W. Woodruff Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Policy & Management in the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, and Chair of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, an organization that does incredible work to raise awareness
- [The Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/the-role-of-nutrition-in-healthy-aging-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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. Listen to more episodes at This is Growing Old.
- [Financing the Cure: Exploring the Ecosystem of Alzheimer’s Disease Research Funding](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/financing-the-cure-exploring-the-ecosystem-of-alzheimers-disease-research-funding/) - The Accelerate Cures/Treatments for All Dementias (ACT-AD) held an in-depth discussion on the complex financial ecosystem that funds research and development of Alzheimer’s disease treatments. This webinar will have expert presentations on how innovation within the Alzheimer’s disease treatment pipeline is funded, the unique roles of government and private stakeholders, and potential threats to future
- [International Reference Pricing: There Are Better Options to Address Patients’ Drug Costs](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/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. Learn more about drug pricing.
- [Celebrate Grandparents Day and Learn the Truth About Vaccines for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/celebrate-grandparents-day-and-learn-the-truth-about-vaccines-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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
- [Celebrate Grandparents Day and Learn the Truth About Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/celebrate-grandparents-day-and-learn-the-truth-about-vaccines/) - On September 13, Generations United and the Alliance for Aging Research shared important facts about vaccines with older adults who are often the truth tellers in their families and communities. Speakers included Lindsay Clarke, Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy at the Alliance for Aging Research; Donna Butts, Executive Director of Generations United; and
- [UsAgainstAlzheimer's Chairman and Co-Founder George Vradenburg for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/usagainstalzheimers-chairman-and-co-founder-george-vradenburg-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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 for detection of cognitive impairment. Listen to more episodes of This Is Growing Old.
- [How to Help Older Adults with Social Isolation and Loneliness for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/how-to-help-older-adults-with-social-isolation-and-loneliness-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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. Learn more about DOROT. Listen to more episodes of This is Growing Old.
- [September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/september-is-hydrocephalus-awareness-month-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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 month is so important. Learn more from the Hydrocephalus Association. Listen to more episodes of This is Growing
- [Improve the Current Body of Evidence on Dementia Care with Dr. Eric Larson for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/improve-the-current-body-of-evidence-on-dementia-care-with-dr-eric-larson-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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. Listen to more episodes of This Is Growing Old.
- [CMS' Coverage Decision: It's Not Just About Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/cms-coverage-decision-its-not-just-about-alzheimers-disease/) - On February 9, the Alliance for Aging Research hosted a panel discussion on CMS’ decision to restrict coverage for drugs used to treat patients suffering from Alzheimer’s.
- [Valve Disease Research at NHLBI](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/valve-disease-research-at-nhlbi/) - Dr. Frank Evans, Program Director at NHLBI's Heart Development and Structural Diseases Department discusses research advances in heart valve disease with Dr. Joanna Chikwe, Chair in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Cedars-Sinai, and Dr. Judy Hung, Director of Echocardiography at Massachusetts General Hospital. To learn more about valve disease visit www.ValveDiseaseDay.org.
- [Rally for Access](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/rally-for-access/) - In June 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease--the first new therapy Alzheimer's therapy in almost 20 years. But in January 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it has no plans to cover the treatment for most seniors. Even worse, CMS' decision will extend
- [Listen to Your Heart Before it Shouts at You!](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/listen-to-your-heart-before-it-shouts-at-you/) - This succinct discussion led by Dr. Rachel Bond, System Director of Women's Heart Health at Dignity Health in Arizona, features the Dignity structural heart program, their women's heart program and WomenHeart support group, along with WomenHeart National tackle disparities in valvular disease. Learn more about Valve Disease Day at www.ValveDiseaseDay.org.
- [Heart Valve Disease: Raising Awareness of a Deadly but Treatable Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/heart-valve-disease-raising-awareness-of-a-deadly-but-treatable-disease/) - The CardioVisual team joins forces with the Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day campaign to build awareness of symptoms and improve diagnosis, treatment, and management of heart valve disease. Learn more about Valve Disease Day at www.ValveDiseaseDay.org.
- [Living with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/living-with-atrial-fibrillation-afib/) - Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is one of the most common types of arrhythmias—or irregular heartbeats—and causes the heart to have an irregular rhythm and often beat rapidly. AFib can be physically exhausting, scary, and disabling and raises the risk of heart failure, dementia, and stroke. But with proper treatment, these risks can be significantly decreased and
- [Living with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease: Jay Reinstein Shares his Story for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/living-with-early-onset-alzheimers-disease-jay-reinstein-shares-his-story-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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 Awareness Month. Listen to more episodes of This Is Growing Old.
- [I'm Sick of Drug Pricing](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/im-sick-of-drug-pricing/) - or those of you who enjoyed the 2020 tribute song for Dr. Fauci, we have a special treat! Featuring lyrics/vocals by our own Sue Peschin, with the song stylings of Brad Rhodes and Brent Shuttleworth—AKA The Schoolhouse Rock Fan Club check out, “I’m Sick of Drug Pricing!”
- [Addressing Out of Pocket Costs for Older Adults with PAN Foundation's Amy Niles for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/addressing-out-of-pocket-costs-for-older-adults-with-pan-foundations-amy-niles/) - 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 on a fixed income, this is no small chunk of change. Alliance for Aging Research Vice President of
- [Fighting Ageism with Activist Author Ashton Applewhite for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/fighting-ageism-with-activist-author-ashton-applewhite/) - 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 Ashton Applewhite, an activist and author who wrote This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. Listen to more
- [What is Geroscience? Dr. Felipe Sierra, International Advocate for Geoscience Explains for This Is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/what-is-geroscience-dr-felipe-sierra-international-advocate-for-geoscience-explains-for-this-is-growing-old/) - Dr. Felipe Sierra is an internationally known research leader and advocate in the fields of geroscience and aging biology. He is currently chairing the 2nd Euro-Geroscience Conference, which will take place in Toulouse, France on March 24-25, 2022. Prior to his current position, Dr. Sierra most recently served as Director of the Division of Aging
- [How to Make a Difference this Holiday Season with Meals on Wheels for This is Growing Old](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/how-to-make-a-difference-this-holiday-season-with-meals-on-wheels-for-this-is-growing-old/) - 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 Hollander. Listen to more episodes at This is Growing Old.
- [](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/14084/) - An estimated 11 million Americans have heart valve disease but it often goes undetected and untreated. This PSA shares the basics about valve disease for ValveDiseaseDay.org. There are also 30-second and 15-second versions.
- [Preventing Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Related Strokes](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/preventing-atrial-fibrillation-afib-related-strokes/) - Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is one of the most common types of arrhythmias—or irregular heartbeats—and causes the heart to have an irregular rhythm and often beat rapidly. AFib can be physically exhausting, scary, and disabling and raises the risk of heart failure, dementia, and stroke. But with proper treatment, these risks can be significantly decreased and
- [2020 Tribute to Dr. Fauci](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2020-tribute-to-dr-fauci/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Dr. Anthony Fauci is the recipient of the Alliance for Aging Research's 2020 Champion of Science Award. Before Dr. Fauci accepted his award, Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin, Brad Rhodes, and Brent Shuttleworth performed this special
- [2020 Champion of Science Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2020-champion-of-science-award/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The Alliance for Aging Research's Champion of Science Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated courage and integrity in the pursuit of science that protects the lives of older adults and all Americans. This year's
- [2020 Perennial Hero Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2020-perennial-hero-award/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The Perennial Hero Award is presented each year to honor an older individual who is actively contributing to create positive societal change and serves as a role model for people of all ages. This year's honorees are
- [2020 Daniel Perry Founder's Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2020-daniel-perry-founders-award/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The Alliance for Aging Research's Daniel Perry Founder’s Award is presented to an individual who is helping to change the paradigm of how we view aging and well-being as we age. This year's honoree is Dr. Jack
- [2020 Excellence in Leadership for Older Adults Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2020-excellence-in-leadership-for-older-adults-award/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The Alliance for Aging Research's Excellence in Leadership for Older Adults Award is presented to an individual who has illustrated outstanding leadership, initiative, and commitment to advancing the health of aging adults in their own community. This
- [2020 Silver Innovator Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2020-silver-innovator-award/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The Alliance for Aging Research's Silver Innovator Award is presented to an individual who anticipates and embraces the evolution of high quality research aligned with the needs of older patients. This year's honoree is Reverend Dr. Derrick
- [2020 Distinguished Public Service Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2020-distinguished-public-service-award/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The Alliance for Aging Research's Distinguished Public Service Award is presented each year to a Republican member of Congress who is leading the way for policies encouraging medical research, innovation, and care to benefit Americans as they
- [2020 Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2020-claude-pepper-award-for-advancing-healthy-aging/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The Alliance for Aging Research's Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging is presented each year to a Democratic member of Congress who is leading the way for policies encouraging medical research, innovation, and care to benefit
- [2020 Sizzle Reel](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2020-sizzle-reel/) - A synopsis of what the Alliance for Aging Research has been up to since the 2019 Heroes in Health event.
- [27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/27th-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The Alliance was excited to have the opportunity to celebrate our commitment to older adults at a virtual Heroes in Health: An Event to Celebrate Community, Strength, and Healthy Aging. The Alliance congratulates its 27th Annual Bipartisan Congressional
- [2019 Perennial Hero Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2019-perennial-hero-award/) - 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. The Perennial Hero Award is presented each year to honor an older individual who is actively contributing to create positive societal change and serves as a role model for people of all
- [2019 Daniel Perry Founder's Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2019-daniel-perry-founders-award/) - 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. The Daniel Perry Founder’s Award is presented to an individual who is helping to change the paradigm of how we view aging and well-being as we age. This year's honoree is VADM
- [2019 Silver Innovator Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2019-silver-innovator-award/) - 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. The Silver Innovator Award is presented to an individual who anticipates and embraces the evolution of high quality research aligned with the needs of older patients. This year's honoree is John F.
- [2019 Distinguished Public Service Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2019-distinguished-public-service-award/) - 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. The Distinguished Public Service Award is presented each year to a Republican member of Congress who is leading the way for policies encouraging medical research, innovation, and care to benefit Americans as
- [2019 Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2019-claude-pepper-award-for-advancing-healthy-aging/) - 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. The Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging is presented each year to a Democratic member of Congress who is leading the way for policies encouraging medical research, innovation, and care to
- [2021 Perennial Hero Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2021-perennial-hero-award/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The Perennial Hero Award is presented each year to honor an older individual who is actively contributing to create positive societal change and serves as a role model for people of all ages. This year's honoree is
- [2021 Daniel Perry Founder’s Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2021-daniel-perry-founders-award/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The Daniel Perry Founder’s Award is presented to an individual or group who is helping to change the paradigm of how we view aging and well-being as we age. This year's honorees are President Jonathan Nez and
- [2021 Silver Innovator Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2021-silver-innovator-award/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The Silver Innovator Award is presented to an individual who anticipates and embraces the evolution of high-quality research aligned with the needs of older patients. This year's honoree is Kizzmekia S. Corbett, Ph.D.
- [2021 Distinguished Public Service Award](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2021-distinguished-public-service-award/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The Distinguished Public Service Award is presented each year to a Republican member of Congress who is leading the way for policies encouraging medical research, innovation, and care to benefit Americans as they grow older. This year's
- [2021 Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/2021-claude-pepper-award-for-advancing-healthy-aging/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The Claude Pepper Award for Advancing Healthy Aging is 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
- [28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/28th-annual-bipartisan-congressional-awards/) - The Alliance for Aging Research held the 28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards virtually on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The Alliance was excited to have the opportunity to celebrate our commitment to older adults at a virtual Heroes in Health: An Event to Celebrate Meaning, Love, and Healthy Aging. The Alliance congratulates its 28th Annual Bipartisan Congressional
- [Shake the Stigma of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/shake-the-stigma-of-neuropsychiatric-symptoms/) - Diseases and injuries that damage the brain can impact how we interact with the world and lead to significant and disabling behavioral and psychological symptoms—also referred to as neuropsychiatric symptoms. Those neuropsychiatric symptoms that lead to mood and emotional changes are the symptoms that almost no one talks about, but they are common in Alzheimer’s
- [The Other Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/the-other-symptoms-of-alzheimers-disease/) - Neuropsychiatric symptoms—or NPS—are the mood and emotional symptoms of dementias and other brain diseases that are often overlooked and undertreated. They can have an enormous negative impact on the patient, their loved ones, and their caregivers. Neuropsychiatric symptoms are often the earliest sign of Alzheimer’s disease—occurring even before a diagnosis. When combined with the early
- [Our Best Shot: Vaccine PSA](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/our-best-shot-vaccine-psa-2/) - (This video was released in 10/2020 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.) Our lives have been turned upside down by COVID-19. We won’t get through this unless everyone takes part
- [Sarcopenia: Cuidando da sua saúde muscular à medida que voc envelhece](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/sarcopenia-cuidando-da-sua-saude-muscular-a-medida-que-voc-envelhece/) - A partir dos 30 anos, todos nós começamos a sofrer uma perda gradual tanto de massa muscular, como de força. Alguns de nós perdemos mais rapidamente, por causa de uma afecção grave chamada sarcopenia, que se torna mais comum com a idade. Related TopicsSarcopenia & MobilityStarting as early as age 30, people begin to gradually
- [Sarcopenia: Encargándose de su salud muscular a medida que envejece](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/sarcopenia-encargandose-de-su-salud-muscular-a-medida-que-envejece/) - A partir de los 30 años, todos empezamos a sufrir la pérdida gradual de masa muscular y A partir de los 30 años, todos empezamos a sufrir la pérdida gradual de masa muscular y fuerza. Algunos la perdemos más rápidamente debido a una afección grave llamada sarcopenia, que se vuelve más común con la edad.
- [Our Best Shot - Vaccine PSA](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/our-best-shot-vaccine-psa/) - (This video was released in 10/2020 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.) Our lives have been turned upside down by COVID-19. We won't get through this unless everyone takes part
- [Wear a Mask PSA](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/wear-a-mask-psa/) - There’s a simple thing we can all do to save tens of thousands of lives. Wear a face mask in public. According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, if 95% of Americans wore a mask when they go out in public, we could save 130,000 lives. “People
- [Living with Arrhythmias: What to Know When Your Heart is Out of Rhythm](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/living-with-arrhythmias-what-to-know-when-your-heart-is-out-of-rhythm/) - Have you or a loved one ever experienced an irregular heart rhythm? If so, you know how frightening it can be—especially if you don’t know what’s causing it, or if it’s a sign of something serious or life-threatening. Irregular heart rhythms, or arrhythmias, occur when the heart’s electrical signals are abnormal—making it beat too fast,
- [Viviendo Con Arritmias: Qué debe saber cuando su corazón está fuera de ritmo](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/viviendo-con-arritmias-que-debe-saber-cuando-su-corazon-esta-fuera-de-ritmo/) - ¿Alguna vez ha experimentado usted o un ser querido un ritmo cardíaco irregular? Si es así, sabe lo aterrador que puede ser, especialmente si no sabe qué lo está causando, o si es un signo de algo serio o que pone en peligro la vida. Los ritmos cardíacos irregulares, o arritmias, se producen cuando las
- [Viviendo Con La Taquicardia Supraventricular Paroxística (TSVP): Haciéndose cargo de su condición](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/viviendo-con-la-taquicardia-supraventricular-paroxistica-tsvp-haciendose-cargo-de-su-condicion/) - La taquicardia supraventricular paroxística (PSVT, por sus siglas en inglés) es un tipo de arritmia, o ritmo cardíaco irregular, que afecta a alrededor de 1.7 millones de estadounidenses. Este tipo de arritmia hace que el corazón lata demasiado rápido. Los episodios pueden comenzar y detenerse sin previo aviso y pueden durar desde segundos hasta horas.
- [Living with Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT): Taking Charge of Your Condition](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/living-with-paroxysmal-supraventricular-tachycardia-psvt-taking-charge-of-your-condition/) - Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a type of arrhythmia—or irregular heart rhythm—that affects around 1.7 million Americans. This type of arrhythmia causes the heart to beat too quickly. Episodes can start and stop without warning and can last from seconds to hours. Watch this short video to learn more about the symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis,
- [La Degeneración Macular Asociada Con La Edad (30s)](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/la-degeneracion-macular-asociada-con-la-edad-30s/) - La degeneración macular relacionada con la edad (DMAE) es una de las principales causas de pérdida de la visión en los Estados Unidos, afectando tanto a 11 millones estadounidenses. Sin el tratamiento apropiado, AMD puede llevar a la pérdida de visión aguda, central y causar ceguera legal. Este cortometraje ofrece una visión general de la
- [Age-Related Macular Degeneration Explained in 30 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/age-related-macular-degeneration-explained-in-30-seconds/) - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States, affecting as many as 11 million Americans. Without proper treatment, AMD can lead to loss of sharp, central vision and cause legal blindness. This short PSA gives an introduction to Taking a Closer Look at AMD—a film that gives an overview of
- [Age-Related Macular Degeneration Explained in 60 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/age-related-macular-degeneration-explained-in-60-seconds/) - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States, affecting as many as 11 million Americans. Without proper treatment, AMD can lead to loss of sharp, central vision and cause legal blindness. This short PSA gives an introduction to Taking a Closer Look at AMD—a film that gives an overview
- [National Institutes of Health: National Institutes of Hope](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/national-institutes-health-national-institutes-hope/) - Every day millions of Americans and their loved ones face the challenge of dealing with conditions such as stroke, heart valve disease, Alzheimer's disease, and others. This video shares their personal stories and offers compelling reasons why medical research matters. It was introduced at the 2015 Rally for Medical Research. The Alliance encourages everyone who watches this
- [Why Research Matters](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/why-research-matters/) - Every day millions of Americans and their loved ones face the challenge of dealing with conditions such as stroke, heart valve disease, Alzheimer's disease, and others. This video shares their personal stories and offers compelling reasons why medical research matters. It was introduced at the 2016 Rally for Medical Research. The Alliance encourages everyone who watches this
- [Pay it Forward: Volunteering for a Clinical Trial](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/payitforward/) - Getting medical discoveries from the research lab to patients depends on clinical trials and the people who volunteer to participate in them. Volunteering in a trial may help society at large by bringing new treatments one step closer to patients, and may help a loved one if you have a genetic disease or condition. Volunteering
- [Celebrating a Year Without a Stroke: Sharon and Randall Munson](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/ywasmunsons/) - Two years ago, AFib patient Sharon Munson had a stroke. This life-threatening and life-changing event has led to years of occupational and speech therapy. She and her husband Randall know how quickly an AFib-related stroke can change your life so they are sharing their story in the hopes that more people will learn from their
- [Celebrating a Year Without a Stroke: Dr. Roosevelt Gilliam](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/ywasgilliam/) - Dr. Gilliam is a cardiac electrophysiologist at UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care. After decades of treating AFib patients, especially those with diabetes, he knows that AFib patients needs to be ever-vigilant about a problem that is silent and sneaky. He knows that prevention is the whole ballgame because once you have a stroke
- [Celebrating a Year without a Stroke: Mellanie True Hills](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/ywasmellanie/) - Mellanie True Hills is the Founder & CEO of StopAfib.org, an advocate, and an AFib patient. Celebrating a Year Without a Stroke aligns with Mellanie’s personal mission of creating a stroke free world by raising awareness of AFib and educating patients and family members on how to best manage their AFib. Watch all the films
- [La Degeneracion Macular Asociada con la Edad](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/ladegeneracionmacularasociadoconlaedad/) - La degeneración macular relacionada con la edad (DMAE) es una de las principales causas de pérdida de la visión en los Estados Unidos, afectando tanto a 11 millones estadounidenses. Sin el tratamiento apropiado, AMD puede llevar a la pérdida de visión aguda, central y causar ceguera legal. Este cortometraje ofrece una visión general de la
- [La Importancia de las Vacunas en los Adultos](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/vacunasenlosadultos/) - Esta breve película de animación ofrece una visión general de cómo funcionan las vacunas, destaca la importancia de la vacunación, desmiente los mitos y conceptos erróneos comunes, aborda la necesidad de vacunación más adelante en la vida, fomenta la comunicación con los profesionales de la salud y recuerda su papel influyente en el aumento la
- [Living with Valve Disease: Two Patients and Their Heart Surgeon Share Their Stories](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/living-valve-disease-two-patients-heart-surgeon-share-stories/) - An introduction to two heart valve disease patients and their doctor. In this video, you will learn about the signs and symptoms of valve disease, treatment options (both traditional valve replacement surgery and transcatheter replacement procedures,) and recovery. Here Nina's story and Linda's story, as well as many others at Living with Valve Disease. Related
- [Living with Valve Disease: Linda's Story](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/living-valve-disease-lindas-story/) - Linda Kincaid shares her experience with valve disease. After her symptoms started to worsen and her energy level dropped, Linda contacted her cardiologist and was diagnosed with mitral valve stenosis. Linda underwent valve replacement surgery and after recovery was able to return to doing the activities that she enjoyed. View Nina's story, and the story
- [Living with Valve Disease: Nina's Story](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/livingwithvalvediseasenina/) - Nina Bamford shares her experience with aortic stenosis. Nina recognized that her quality of life had declined due to valve disease, and sought treatment. She underwent a TAVR procedure and now has higher energy levels and can continue to do the things she loves. View Linda's story, and the story of Linda, Nina, and their
- [The Healthspan Imperative: The Aging of America](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/healthspanimperative/) - The Healthspan Imperative looks at our country’s next great priority: solving the challenges brought about by the aging of the American population. Narrated by Emmy Award-winning television show host and best-selling author Martha Stewart, it features exclusive interviews from leading scientists and aging research experts. For more than a century, the human race has enjoyed
- [Aortic Stenosis in Seniors Explained](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/aorticstenosis/) - Better understand aortic stenosis–a heart valve disease that becomes more common with age. Related TopicsValve DiseaseAn estimated 11 million Americans in the U.S. have heart valve disease (HVD). Valve disease involves damage to one or more of the heart’s valves, and while some types are not serious, others can lead to major complications—including death.Learn More
- [National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day - Explained in 30 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/nationalheartvalvediseaseawarenessday30/) - Every February 22nd is National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. This 30-second video explains why heart valve disease is a threat to the health of millions and why raising awareness about the disease is so important. Visit www.ValveDiseaseDay.org for more information. A 60-second PSA is also available. Related TopicsValve DiseaseAn estimated 11 million Americans in
- [Living with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/livingwithafib/) - Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. An estimated 5 million Americans are currently living with AFib, and it becomes more common with age. AFib significantly increases a person’s risk of stroke, so it’s important to recognize its signs and symptoms and to seek treatment to
- [A Quick Look at Alzheimer's (Film 5): The Genetics of Alzheimer's](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/quicklookatalzheimers5/) - This short, animated film is part of a series designed to help reduce stigma, improve care, and help the public fight against Alzheimer's Disease. The films were written and directed by David Shenk, animated by Jossie Malis, narrated by David Hyde Pierce, with music by Kreidler. They were also reviewed by an advisory board including
- [A Quick Look at Alzheimer's (Film 4): A Message for Patients and Their Families](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/quicklookatalzheimers4/) - This short, animated film is part of a series designed to help reduce stigma, improve care, and help the public fight against Alzheimer's Disease. The films were written and directed by David Shenk, animated by Jossie Malis, narrated by David Hyde Pierce, with music by Kreidler. They were also reviewed by an advisory board including
- [A Quick Look at Alzheimer's (Film 3): The Race to the Cure](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/quicklookatalzheimers3/) - This short, animated film is part of a series designed to help reduce stigma, improve care, and help the public fight against Alzheimer's Disease. The films were written and directed by David Shenk, animated by Jossie Malis, narrated by David Hyde Pierce, with music by Kreidler. They were also reviewed by an advisory board including
- [A Quick Look at Alzheimer's (Film 2): An Urgent Epidemic](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/quicklookatalzheimers2/) - This short, animated film is part of a series designed to help reduce stigma, improve care, and help the public fight against Alzheimer's Disease. The films were written and directed by David Shenk, animated by Jossie Malis, narrated by David Hyde Pierce, with music by Kreidler. They were also reviewed by an advisory board including
- [National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day - Explained in 60 Seconds](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/nationalheartvalvediseaseawarenessday60/) - Every February 22nd is National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. This 60-second video explains why heart valve disease is a threat to the health of millions and why raising awareness about the disease is so important. Visit www.ValveDiseaseDay.org for more information. A 30-second PSA is also available. Related TopicsAortic StenosisAortic stenosis is a type of
- [Our Best Shot: The Importance of Vaccines for Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/ourbestshot/) - This short animated film gives an overview of how vaccines work, highlights the importance of vaccination, debunks common myths and misconceptions, addresses the need for vaccination later in life, encourages communication with health care professionals, and reminds older adults of their influential role in increasing the immunity of their families and social circles. Also available
- [Taking a Closer Look at Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/taking-a-closer-look-at-age-related-macular-degeneration-amd/) - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States, affecting as many as 11 million Americans. Without proper treatment, AMD can lead to loss of sharp, central vision and cause legal blindness. This short film gives an overview of the disease—including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and the
- [Malnutrition in Older Adults: A Hidden Epidemic](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/malnutritioninolderadults/) - Malnutrition can happen to anyone, but older adults are particularly at risk. As many as one in two older adults are at risk for malnutrition. And it doesn't just happen to seniors who suffer from hunger, or who don't have access to healthy food. Older adults are more likely to have chronic conditions that put
- [MALNUTRICIÓN Una epidemia oculta entre los adultos de mayor edad](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/malnutricion/) - La malnutrición no sólo se da en los mayores que sufren hambre o que no tienen acceso a comida saludable. Le puede suceder también a adultos con enfermedades crónicas porque corren más riesgo de sufrir malnutrición. Enfermedades como el cáncer, la diabetes, el Alzhéimer y otras dolencias, pueden tener impacto sobre el apetito, haciendo que
- [Heart Healthy Aging with Nutrition](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/heartheatlhyagingwithnutrition/) - Constant exposure to our environment, the things we eat, and stresses from both inside and outside our bodies all cause us to age over time. This film explores those biological processes of aging, how we can maintain health throughout our lives with healthy lifestyles, and how scientists are learning more about the specific nutrients that
- [Healthy Aging with Nutrition](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/healthyagingwithnutrition/) - Constant exposure to our environment, the things we eat, and stresses from both inside and outside our bodies all cause us to age over time. This film explores those biological processes of aging, how we can maintain health throughout our lives with healthy lifestyles, and how scientists are learning more about the specific nutrients that
- [Nutrition for a Healthy Life](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/nutritionforahealthylife/) - Constant exposure to our environment, the things we eat, and stresses from both inside and outside our bodies all cause us to age over time. This film explores those biological processes of aging, how we can maintain health throughout our lives with healthy lifestyles, and how scientists are learning more about the specific nutrients that
- [Safe Medication Disposal](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/safe-medicine-disposal/) - An estimated 40% of medications go unused, but what do you do with medications that you no longer want or need? This film gives a simple step-by-step guide on how to dispose of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications in a way that keeps them out of the hands of young children, prevents abuse, and is
- [Safely Taking and Storing OTC Pain Medications](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/safelytakingandstoringotcmeds/) - Once you choose an over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication that’s right for you or a loved one, it’s important to store it safely. Watch this film to learn where to store your meds, how to keep them Up and Away and Out of Sight of young children, how to prevent misuse, and what to do when
- [Preventing Stroke from Atrial Fibrillation](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/living-with-and-preventing-stroke-from-atrial-fibrillation/) - Atrial fibrillation (AFib) affects the way blood flows through the heart and makes it vulnerable for forming clots, which can travel to the brain and cause a stroke. The risk of stroke in a person with AFib is 500% higher than in someone without the disease, so treatment to reduce stroke risk is essential. Anticoagulants,
- [Cómo Prevenir una Apoplejía por Fibrilación Auricular](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/comoprevenirunaapoplejiaporfibrilacionauricular/) - La fibrilación auricular (AFib) afecta la manera sangre fluye a través del corazón y lo hace vulnerable para la formación de coágulos, que pueden viajar al cerebro y causar un derrame cerebral. El riesgo de derrame cerebral en una persona con AFib es 500% más alto que en alguien sin la enfermedad, el tratamiento para
- [Living with VTE and Preventing Deadly Blood Clots](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/livingwithvte/) - Venous thromboembolism, or VTE, is a term that includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. VTE is common, and half of all cases occur during, or soon after, a stay in the hospital. However there are many factors—such as increasing age—that contribute to your risk of VTE. VTE is potentially-life threatening and recurs frequently. Watch
- [Cómo Vivir con el Tromboembolismo Venoso y Prevenir Coágulos Sanguíneos Mortales](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/comovivirconeltromboembolismo/) - El tromboembolismo venoso o TEV, es un término que incluye la trombosis venosa profunda y embolia pulmonar. TEV es común, y la mitad de todos los casos ocurren durante o poco después, una estancia en el hospital. Sin embargo, hay muchos factores, como el aumento de la edad que contribuyen a su riesgo de TEV
- [Cómo Vivir con Fibrilación Auricular](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/ca³mo-vivir-con-fibrilacia³n-auricular/) - Fibrilación auricular, también conocida como Fib A, es el tipo más común de arritmia, o latidos irregulares del corazón. Se estima que 5 millones de estadounidenses viven actualmente con AFib, y se vuelve más común con la edad. AFib aumenta significativamente el riesgo de accidente cerebrovascular de una persona, por lo que es importante reconocer
- [Heart Valve Disease in Women](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/heart-valve-disease-in-women/) - This video examines heart valve disease and how it specifically affects women. Related TopicsHeart Valve DiseaseAn estimated 11 million Americans in the U.S. have heart valve disease which involves damage to one or more of the heart’s valves, and while some types are not serious, others can lead to major complications—including death.Learn More About Heart
- [A Quick Look at Alzheimer's (Film 1):  What is Alzheimer's Disease?](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/quicklookatalzheimers1/) - This short, animated film is part of a series designed to help reduce stigma, improve care, and help the public fight against Alzheimer's Disease. The films were written and directed by David Shenk, animated by Jossie Malis, narrated by David Hyde Pierce, with music by Kreidler. They were also reviewed by an advisory board including
- [Wear a Mask](https://www.agingresearch.org/video/wear-a-mask/) - The national drive to get the COVID-19 crisis under control is largely dependent on everyone wearing masks. Masks protect those who are most vulnerable and stop the spread of the disease. Unfortunately, the mask issue has been politicized and there is ongoing resistance to the idea of wearing them. However, the Centers for Disease Control

## Podcasts

- [Finding Memories in Music in Honor of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/finding-memories-in-music-in-honor-of-alzheimers-awareness-month/) - We sat down with memory support experts Amy Hewes and Marianna Blagburn of to discuss the unique role music can play in unlocking memories.
- [Staying Fit As You Age (Without Going Full Ironman)](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/staying-fit-as-you-age-without-going-full-ironman/) - Episode Transcript Katie Riley: Hello, and welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. I'm Katie Riley, vice president of communications at the Alliance for Aging Research, and I'm pleased to be your host today. May is Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of
- [Caring Together with Jason Resendez](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/caring-together-with-jason-resendez-of-the-national-alliance-for-caregiving/) - Transcript Katrin Werner-Perez: Hello, and welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Katrin Werner-Perez. I'm the Director of Health Programs, and I'll be your host today. Alzheimer's and related diseases not only rob people of their memories, but they often lead to significant
- [Celebrating 10 Years of Valve Disease Awareness with Lindsay Clarke](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/celebrating-10-years-of-valve-disease-awareness-with-lindsay-clarke/) - Alliance COO and Senior VP of Health Education, Lindsay Clarke, joins us to reflect on a decade of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day.
- [Looking Beyond the Label with U.S. Pharmacopeia](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/looking-beyond-the-label-with-u-s-pharmacopeia/) - Episode Transcript Lindsay Clarke: Hi, everyone. I'm Lindsay Clarke, COO and senior vice president of Health Education at the Alliance. I'm excited to be here today to talk about dietary supplements. It's hard not to notice the sheer volume of dietary supplements as we grocery shop, browse the shelves of our local pharmacy, or even
- [Improving Access to Patient-Centered Care With Chad Worz and Dr. Amita Patel](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/improving-access-to-patient-centered-care-with-chad-worz-and-dr-amita-patel/) - Joining us to discuss access to patient-centered care are Chad Worz, CEO of ASCP and Project PAUSE convener, and Geriatric Psychiatrist Dr. Amita Patel.
- [Why Immunization Matters with Dr. Kawsar Talaat](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/why-immunization-matters-with-dr-kawsar-talaat/) - Episode Transcript Lindsay Clarke: Hi, everyone. And welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Lindsay Clarke and I'm the COO and Senior Vice President of Health Education at the Alliance for Aging Research. I'll be your host today. With respiratory season just around
- [How to Live Longer and Stronger with Dr. Stuart Phillips](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/how-to-live-longer-and-stronger-with-dr-stuart-phillips/) - Episode Transcript Lindsay Clarke: Hello, and welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Lindsay Clarke and I'm the COO and Senior Vice President of Health Education at the Alliance, and I'll be your host today. I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Stuart
- [Demystifying Intellectual Property with David Kappos](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/demystifying-intellectual-property-with-david-kappos/) - Episode Transcript Sue Peschin: Hi, everyone. Welcome to This is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Sue and I'll be your host today. When we think about equitable access to care, intellectual property is usually not the first thing that comes to our minds. It's easy
- [Defending Medicaid, SNAP, and Equitable Access with Natalie Kean](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/defending-medicaid-snap-and-equitable-access/) - Episode Transcript Scott Frey: Hello and welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Scott, and I'll be your host today. Medicaid and SNAP provide essential support for countless vulnerable adults such as those living with Alzheimer's disease and related illness. As our population
- [Charting A New Chapter with Michele Markus](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/charting-a-new-chapter-with-alliance-board-chair-michele-markus/) - On today’s episode of This is Growing Old, our Board Chair, Michele Markus, joins us to share insights on the year ahead.
- [Listening to Your Heart with Amy Johnson](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/listening-to-your-heart-with-amy-johnson/) - Episode Transcript Katrin: Hi, and welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. I'm Katrin and I'll be your host today. It's Heart Month, a busy and exciting time here at the Alliance as we gear up for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22nd. In
- [Uncovering the Art of Care with Dr. Derek Goldman](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/uncovering-the-art-of-care-with-dr-derek-goldman/) - Episode Transcript Matt Thompson: Hello, and welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Matt, and I'll be your host. Caregiving is a radical act of empathy. To give care is to recognize the needs of another, and provide support and companionship. All of
- [Bridging Generations with Dr. Abigail T. Stephan](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/bridging-generations-with-dr-abigail-t-stephan/) - This week, we’re joined by expert Dr. Abigail T. Stephens, to discuss the value of intergenerational connections and share ways to foster them in our own lives.
- [Celebrating 30 Years of Heroes in Health with Kevin Rigby](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/celebrating-30-years-of-heroes-in-health-with-kevin-rigby/) - Episode Transcript Matt Thompson: Welcome to This is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Matt, and I'll be your host. This year marks the 30th annual Heroes in Health Celebration. That's 30 years of honoring trailblazing advocates, making great strides to further access and equity for
- [Decoding the Inflation Reduction Act With Adina Lasser](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/decoding-the-inflation-reduction-act-with-adina-lasser/) - Episode Transcript Katie Riley: Welcome to This is Growing Old, the Alliance for Aging Research's podcast, all about the common human experience of aging. I'm Katie Riley, Vice President of Communications here at the Alliance, and I'm your host for this episode. The Alliance has been closely following the implications of the Infliction Reduction Act,
- [I Did It Because I Could: Embracing Your Second Act with Nell Irvin Painter](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/i-did-it-because-i-could-embracing-your-second-act-with-nell-irvin-painter/) - Show Notes Starting over can be daunting, even terrifying, for many older adults. But for Nell Irvin Painter, an accomplished educator turned artist, it was as simple as placing a brush on a canvas. In this episode, we explore Nell's fearless leap into the arts after a distinguished 30-year career as a professor and historian.
- [Safely Navigating the Net with Dr. Carol Quade](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/safely-navigating-the-net-with-dr-carol-quade/) - Episode Transcript Lindsay Clarke: In a world where technology evolves at breakneck speed, staying connected means navigating a matrix of digital platforms. For generations raised online, the web can be second nature, but for many older adults, the digital realm can feel like uncharted territory. With a constantly shifting landscape, it's easy to fall for
- [Understanding Patient Perspectives with Carrie Shaw](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/understanding-patient-perspectives-with-carrie-shaw/) - Episode Transcript Katrin Warner-Perez: Hi everyone. Welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Katrin Warner-Perez, and I'm the health programs manager here at the Alliance. Have you ever wondered what walking a mile in someone else's shoes was like? For clinicians and caregivers,
- [Becoming Your Own Advocate with Heart Disease Survivor Robyn Peacock](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/becoming-your-own-advocate-with-heart-disease-survivor-robyn-peacock/) - Episode Transcript Lindsay Clarke: Hi everyone. Welcome to This is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Lindsay Clarke, and I'm the Senior Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy here at the Alliance for Aging Research. So February's American Heart Month and also a special time
- [Looking Ahead with Alliance Board Chair Michele Markus](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/looking-ahead-with-alliance-board-chair-michele-markus/) - Episode Transcript Sue Peschin: Hi everyone. Happy New Year and welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Sue Peschin and I serve as president and CEO here at the Alliance for Aging Research. It's hard to believe that 2023 is over already. As
- [Boosting Your Holidays with Vaccination Resources](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/boosting-your-holidays-with-vaccination-resources/) - Episode Transcript Sue Peschin: Hi, everyone. Welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Sue Peschin, and I'm the President and CEO here at the Alliance for Aging Research. Today we're going to talk with you about why you shouldn't let preventable diseases like
- [Navigating Neuropsychiatric Symptoms with Terrie Montgomery](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/navigating-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-with-terrie-montgomery/) - Episode Transcript Lindsay Clarke: Hi, everyone. Welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Lindsay Clarke and I'm the Senior VP of Health Education and Advocacy here at the Alliance for Aging Research. November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the resilience
- [Fall Prevention with Occupational Therapist Dr. Scott Trudeau](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/fall-prevention-with-occupational-therapist-dr-scott-trudeau/) - Show Notes As we age, we become more susceptible to accidental injury. What may seem like a minor slip, trip, or fall could cause severe bruising, breaks, or even death among older adults. In fact, falls are the leading cause of accidental injury and death in adults over age 65. For the American Occupational Therapy
- [Navigating Grief with the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/navigating-grief-with-the-national-partnership-for-healthcare-and-hospice-innovation/) - Episode Transcript Adina Lasser: Welcome to This is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Adina Lasser and I'll be your host. There's no easy way to process grief. Grief is unpredictable and uncomfortable, sometimes messy and always painful. We're bound to experience grief many times in
- [Aging with Pride with Mary Anne Adams](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/aging-with-pride-mary-anne-adams/) - Episode Transcript Matt Thompson: Welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Matt Thompson and I'll be your host. This episode is all about the power of community. As we observe pride, a time when LGBTQ+ plus folks celebrate their enduring fight for liberation,
- [David Farber Weighs in on CMS’ Recent National Coverage Determination Proposal](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/david-farber-weighs-in-on-cms-recent-national-coverage-determination-proposal/) - 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 is deeply troubling, as it restricts Medicare recipient access to critical treatment.
- [Men’s Health Network: Healthy Aging for Men and Those Who Love Them](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/mens-health-network-healthy-aging-for-men-and-those-who-love-them/) - 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 Network, talk about how men can pursue healthy aging and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted men’s health.
- [Patient Advocates Jim and Geri Taylor: Living with Alzheimer’s Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/patient-advocates-jim-and-geri-taylor-living-with-alzheimers-disease/) - 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 trial recruitment in Alzheimer’s disease trials.
- [Lance Robertson](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/lance-robertson/) - 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.
- [Sandy Markwood: How to Help Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/sandy-markwood-how-to-help-older-adults-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - 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 and how n4a is helping older adults get access to the information and services they need.
- [Breaking the Color Barrier with Gretchen Wartman](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/breaking-the-color-barrier-with-gretchen-wartman/) - Show Notes On the heels of National Minority Health Month this past April, we're joined by Dr. Gretchen Wartman, Vice President for Policy and Program at the National Minority Quality Forum, to discuss what healthy aging looks like for Black and Brown older adults and some of the barriers to healthy aging that PoC older
- [Exploring Brain Donation with Tish Hevel](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/exploring-brain-donation-with-tish-hevel/) - Episode Transcript Katie Riley: Hi everyone, and welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Katie Riley and I'm the Vice President of Communications at the Alliance for Aging Research. Today we're going to talk about a topic that we've never approached on the
- [Raising Awareness With Valve Disease Day Partner Karyne Jones](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/raising-awareness-with-valve-disease-day-partner-karyne-jones/) - 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 lives. Valve Disease Day would not be possible without the more than 100 partners who have joined the campaign to lend their voices. Among the incredible organizations that we’ve partnered with is the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, the only national organization devoted solely to providing effective leadership in making minority participation in aging services a national issue and priority.
- [Living with Atrial Fibrillation with Mellanie True Hills](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/stopping-atrial-fibrillation-with-mellanie-true-hills/) - In this episode, we are joined by Mellanie True Hills, Afib survivor and the CEO and founder of StopAfib.org to discuss the risks, symptoms and impact that atrial fibrillation can have your daily life.
- [Celebrating Mental Heath Awareness Month with Geriatric Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Dilip Jeste](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/celebrating-mental-heath-awareness-month-with-geriatric-neuropsychiatrist-dr-dilip-jeste/) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month as well as Older Americans Month. This critical intersection implores us to explore emotional, psychological, and social-well being as we age. Here to join us for this conversation is Dr. Dilip Jeste, professor of psychiatry and Director of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging at UC San Diego. Dr. Jeste is a geriatric neuropsychiatrist who specializes in mental health and well-being with age.
- [Gone Phishing: How to Protect Your Loved Ones from Financial Abuse with Deborah Royster](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/49-gone-phishing-how-to-protect-your-loved-ones-from-financial-abuse-with-deborah-royster/) - Show Notes June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. In recognition
- [Celebrating Pride Month with Sage CEO Michael Adams](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/celebrating-pride-month-with-sage-ceo-michael-adams/) - Episode Transcript Sue: Hi, everyone. Welcome to This is Growing Old, the podcast that's all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Sue and I'm the president and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research. June is pride month, which is when LGBTQ+ communities and their allies come together to celebrate the
- [Rallying for Medical Research with Jon Retzlaff](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/rallying-for-medical-research-with-jon-retzlaff/) - Show Notes Each year, the Rally for Medical Research raises awareness of the urgent need for increased investment in the NIH to improve health, spur progress, inspire hope, and save lives. In collaboration with over 350 organizations, the Rally urges policymakers to make biomedical research a national priority. Now in its 10th year, we are
- [Changing the World, One Button at a Time with Robert Bolen](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/changing-the-world-one-button-at-a-time-with-robert-bolen/) - Episode Transcript Lindsay Clarke: Hi, everyone. Welcome to This is Growing old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Lindsay Clark and I'm the senior vice president of health education and advocacy at the Alliance for Aging Research. So who needs the bells and whistles when inventor Robert Bolen
- [Celebrating Our Heroes with Kevin Rigby, Master of Ceremonies](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/celebrating-our-heroes-with-kevin-rigby-master-of-ceremonies/) - Show Notes Each year, the Alliance hosts Heroes in Health, an event to honor individuals and companies making great strides to further research and innovation in aging. Kicking off our 29th annual celebration and here to share his excitement with us is master of ceremonies Kevin Rigby, a champion in the health space and a
- [Deciphering the Inflation Reduction Act with Michael Ward](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/deciphering-the-inflation-reduction-act-with-michael-ward/) - Episode Transcript Sue Peschin:Hello everybody, and welcome to the latest episode of This is Growing Old. In August, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law. The bill includes provisions to address a number of issues, including healthcare to climate change, and deficit reduction. In today's episode, we'll talk about some of the most important
- [It Takes Two: Living With Early Stages Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/it-takes-two-living-with-early-stages-alzheimers-disease/) - Episode Transcript Matt:Hello everyone, and welcome to the latest episode of This is Growing Old. My name is Matt and I'm the Digital Communications Coordinator here at the Alliance. I'm also the producer of This is Growing Old. So last month the Alliance celebrated National Family Caregivers month and raised awareness of Alzheimer's and other
- [2022 in Review With Dan Perry, Founder of the Alliance for Aging Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/2022-in-review-with-dan-perry-founder-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research/) - Episode Transcript Sue Peschin: Welcome to This Is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research. I'm Sue Peschin, and I serve as president and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research. We want to wish everybody a happy New Year. It's really hard to believe that 2022 is over. And as we
- [Addressing Barriers to Adult Immunization with Abby Bownas](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/addressing-barriers-to-adult-immunization-with-abby-bownas/) - Episode Transcript Michael Ward: Hi, everybody. Welcome to This Is Growing Old, a podcast from the Alliance for Aging Research. I'm Michael Ward, and I serve as the Vice President of Public Policy and government Relations. This year's flu and respiratory disease season has been particularly severe and older adults are at significantly elevated risk
- [Listen to Your Heart This Valve Disease Day with Lindsay Clarke](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/listen-to-your-heart-this-valve-disease-day-with-lindsay-clarke/) - Show Notes It’s Heart Month, which is a busy time at the Alliance as we prepare for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22nd. In the spirit of Heart Month, we're joined by Lindsay Clarke, the Senior Vice President of Health Education & Advocacy at the Alliance, to talk about the risk factors, symptoms,
- [Kick QALY to the Curb with Terry Wilcox](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/kick-qaly-to-the-curb-with-terry-wilcox/) - Episode Transcript Adina Lasser: Hello everyone. Welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Adina Lasser, and I am a first-time host for the This is Growing Old podcast. I serve as the Alliance for Aging Research's public policy manager, and I'm so excited
- [Practicing UV Safety This Summer with Jay Sirois](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/practicing-uv-safety-this-summer-with-jay-sirois/) - Episode Transcript Sue Peschin: Hi, everyone. Welcome to This is Growing Old, a podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Sue Peschin, and I'm President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research. Sue Peschin: July is UV safety awareness month, which is a time to spread awareness about how
- [Speaking From The Heart: A Conversation with Heart Valve Voice Canada](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/speaking-from-the-heart-a-conversation-with-heart-valve-voice-canada/) - Episode Transcript Lindsay Clark: Hi, everyone. Welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Lindsay Clark and I'm the Senior Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy at the Alliance for Aging Research. February is Heart Month and on Wednesday, February 22nd, the Alliance
- [The Truth About Alcohol with Dr. George Koob](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/the-truth-about-alcohol-with-dr-george-koob/) - Episode Transcript Lindsay Clarke: Hi everyone. Welcome to This Is Growing Old, the podcast all about the common human experience of aging. My name is Lindsay Clarke. I'm the Senior Vice President of Health Education Advocacy here at the Alliance for Aging Research. April is alcohol awareness month, a time for organizations to use their
- [All of Us: Improving Health Care Through Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/all-of-us-improving-health-care-through-research/) - Eric Dishman, Chief Innovation Officer at All of Us, explains why the organization is on a mission to collect and study health data from a million people or more, and how will this data help improve health care for all of us.
- [Patty Peterson: Why Patient Advocacy is Important](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/patty-peterson-why-patient-advocacy-is-important/) - 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.
- [Beverlye Hyman Fead: Changing How We Think About Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/beverlye-hyman-fead-changing-how-we-think-about-aging/) - Beverlye Hyman Fead is an author, artist, activist, and inspirational speaker. in 2019, she received the Alliance for Aging Research Perennial Hero Award, presented each year to honor an older individual who is actively contributing to create positive societal change and serves as a role model for people of all ages. In this episode, Sue Peschin, President and CEO of the Alliance, talks with Beverlye about embracing aging, why honesty and a sense of humor are so important as we age, and more.
- [Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebM](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/dr-john-whyte-chief-medical-officer-at-webm/) - 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 public health experts in a special video series for WebMD. In this conversation with Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin, John shares some of the highlights of these interviews. He also talks about common misconceptions about COVID-19, why COVID-19 is infecting and killing more Black and Hispanic Americans, and the most common questions he gets about aging.
- [Debbe McCall: Cardiovascular Patient Researcher, Advocate & Speaker](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/debbe-mccall-cardiovascular-patient-researcher-advocate-speaker/) - 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 Talk NERDY to Me program. In this episode, Debbe talks about how she became a patient advocate and how patients can best advocate for themselves.
- [Emiliana Simon-Thomas: The Benefits of Practicing Gratitude](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/emiliana-simon-thomas-the-benefits-of-practicing-gratitude/) - 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 Science Center, about the importance of gratitude and how we can incorporate it into our daily lives.
- [Grace Whiting: Caring for Caregivers During COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/grace-whiting-caring-for-caregivers-during-covid-19/) - 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 about challenges caregivers are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Dr. Jack Guralnik: What You Should Know About Sarcopenia](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/dr-jack-guralnik-what-you-should-know-about-sarcopenia/) - On this episode of This is Growing Old, we talk about something that is quite common, but that you might not have ever heard of before: sarcopenia.
- [Dr. William Schaffner: Why Getting Your Flu Shot is More Important Than Ever](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/dr-william-schaffner-why-getting-your-flu-shot-is-more-important-than-ever/) - William Schaffner, M.D., Medical Director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), explains why the flu vaccine is so important this year and answers questions about common questions about COVID-19.
- [Ramsey Alwin, CEO of the National Council on Aging: Holiday Safety Tips During COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/ramsey-alwin-ceo-of-the-national-council-on-aging-holiday-safety-tips-during-covid-19/) - In this episode, National Council on Aging President and CEO Ramsey Alwin talks about how older adults can stay safe and connected this holiday season, and provides updates on NCOA initiatives.
- [Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas: Bringing Joy to a Tough Year](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/fraternal-order-of-real-bearded-santas-bringing-joy-to-a-tough-year/) - On the season finale of This is Growing Old, Sue Peschin talks with Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas Chairman Ric Erwin and President Bob Callahan about why Santas would make for good messengers for promoting the COVID-19 vaccine, how Santas are bringing hope during a difficult year, and why they say real beards are better.
- [A Special New Year’s Message from Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/a-special-new-years-message-from-alliance-president-and-ceo-sue-peschin/) - What does 2021 have in store for the Alliance for Aging Research and older adults in general? In this first episode of season 2 and 2021, Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin shares her thoughts on the new year.
- [John Lewis, Executive Director of Heart Valve Voice US: Raising Awareness of Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/john-lewis-executive-director-of-heart-valve-voice-us-raising-awareness-of-heart-valve-disease/) - February 22 marks the fifth annual Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, a day dedicated to spotlighting the importance of detecting and treating heart valve disease. Valve Disease Day would not be possible without the 90 partners who have joined the campaign to lend their voices to the effort to raise awareness about heart valve disease. One of those partners is Heart Valve Voice US. On this episode of the podcast, Alliance for Aging Research Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy Lindsay Clarke speaks with John Lewis, Executive Director of Heart Valve Voice US, about how the organization is raising awareness of heart valve disease. We’re looking forward to celebrating this year with a Valve Disease Day virtual celebration, a Facebook Live, a Twitter chat, and more. Please visit https://www.valvediseaseday.org to see how you can get involved.
- [Martha Taggart, BrightFocus Science Writer: Raising Awareness of a Leading Cause of Vision Loss for Older Americans](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/martha-taggart-brightfocus-science-writer-raising-awareness-of-a-leading-cause-of-vision-loss-for-older-americans/) - In recognition of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, Sue Peschin talks with Martha Taggart, a science writer for the BrightFocus Foundation, about age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, an eye disease that is a leading cause of vision loss in older Americans.
- [David Farber Explains How International Reference Pricing Would Impact Older Adult‪s](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/david-farber-explains-how-international-reference-pricing-would-impact-older-adults/) - 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 Vice President of Public Policy Michael Ward.
- [Nutrition and Healthy Aging Featuring Bob Blancato](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/nutrition-and-healthy-aging-featuring-bob-blancato/) - 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 that older adults face when it comes to nutrition? Here to talk about the importance of nutrition for healthy aging and to address some of these questions is Bob Blancato, Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs.
- [Fighting COVID-19 Vaccine Myths featuring Dr. Todd Wolynn](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/fighting-covid-19-vaccine-myths-featuring-dr-todd-wolynn/) - 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.
- [Speaking Out Against Discrimination in Healthcare with Terry Wilcox](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/speaking-out-against-discrimination-in-healthcare-with-terry-wilcox/) - 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 or possible disability.\
- [Bonus Episode: This Policy Would Have a Catastrophic Impact on Alzheimer’s Disease Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/bonus-episode-this-policy-would-have-a-catastrophic-impact-on-alzheimers-disease-research/) - 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 Director Duane Schulthess.
- [Improving the Current Body of Evidence on Dementia Care with Dr. Eric Larson](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/improving-the-current-body-of-evidence-on-dementia-care-with-dr-eric-larson/) - 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.
- [How COVID-19 Has Impacted Minorities with Dr. Gary Puckrein](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/how-covid-19-has-impacted-minorities-with-dr-gary-puckrein/) - 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 to talk about these disparities and how we can work to overcome them is Gary Puckrein, President and CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum.
- [Shaking the Stigma of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms with Dr. Jeffrey Cummings](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/shaking-the-stigma-of-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-with-dr-jeffrey-cummings/) - Diseases and injuries that damage the brain can impact how we interact with the world and lead to significant and disabling behavioral and psychological symptoms, which are also referred to as neuropsychiatric symptoms. Here to talk about neuropsychiatric symptoms and the challenges they present is Dr. Jeffrey Cummings. Dr. Jeffrey Cummings is the Joy Chambers-Grundy Professor of Brain Science, an endowed professorship at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He is the Director of the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, a center devoted to using the tools of neuroscience and neurologic drug development to transform people’s lives.
- [Ken Thorpe, Chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/ken-thorpe-chairman-of-the-partnership-to-fight-chronic-disease/) - Alliance for Aging Research President and CEO Sue Peschin interviews Ken Thorpe, the Robert W. Woodruff Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Policy & Management in the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, and Chair of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, an organization that does incredible work to raise awareness of the impact of chronic disease on death, disability, and rising healthcare costs.
- [Mike Sylvester, Five-Time Heart Surgery Survivor and Stroke Survivor, Shares His Story](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/mike-sylvester-five-time-heart-surgery-survivor-and-stroke-survivor-shares-his-story/) - 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 Education and Advocacy Lindsay Clarke and learn more about Year Without a Stroke at http://yearwithoutastroke.org.
- [Food for Thought: The Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/food-for-thought-the-role-of-nutrition-in-healthy-aging/) - 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.
- [UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Chairman and Co-Founder George Vradenburg](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/usagainstalzheimers-chairman-and-co-founder-george-vradenburg/) - 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 for detection of cognitive impairment.
- [What the 2021 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report Discovered About Older Adults](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/what-the-2021-americas-health-rankings-senior-report-discovered-about-older-adults/) - 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.
- [How to Help Older Adults with Social Isolation and Loneliness](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/how-to-help-older-adults-with-social-isolation-and-loneliness/) - 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.\
- [September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/september-is-hydrocephalus-awareness-month/) - Did you know that September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month?
- [Celebrate Grandparents Day and Learn the Truth About Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/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 vaccinations. On this episode, Lindsay Clarke, Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy at the Alliance for Aging Research, interviews Generations United Executive Director Donna Butts about Grandparents Day and how grandparents can promote vaccines across the generations.
- [Celebrating 35 Years of the Alliance for Aging Research with Founder Dan Perry](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/celebrating-35-years-of-the-alliance-for-aging-research-with-founder-dan-perry/) - 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.
- [Are You NERDY? Become an Advocate for Older Adult Health with Talk NERDY to Me](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/are-you-nerdy-become-an-advocate-for-older-adult-health-with-talk-nerdy-to-me/) - Teresa Wright-Johnson shares her experience being a patient advocate and participating in the Alliance for Aging Research’s Talk NERDY to Me training.
- [Malnutrition and Aging: What You Need to Know](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/malnutrition-and-aging-what-you-need-to-know/) - 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 science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism. Gail talks with Lindsay about recognizing the signs of malnutrition and how we can fight against it as we age.
- [What is Geroscience? Dr. Felipe Sierra, International Advocate for Geroscience, Explains.](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/what-is-geroscience-dr-felipe-sierra-international-advocate-for-geroscience-explains/) - 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 and CEO Sue Peschin talks with Dr. Sierra about geroscience and the upcoming Euro-Geroscience conference, which he is chairing.
- [Living with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease: Patient Advocate Jay Reinstein Shares his Story](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/living-with-early-onset-alzheimers-disease-patient-advocate-jay-reinstein-shares-his-story/) - 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 Awareness Month.
- [Addressing Out-of-Pocket Costs for Older Adults with PAN Foundation’s Amy Niles](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/addressing-out-of-pocket-costs-for-older-adults-with-pan-foundations-amy-niles/) - 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 on a fixed income, this is no small chunk of change. Alliance for Aging Research Vice President of Public Policy Michael Ward is joined by Amy Niles, Executive Vice President of the PAN Foundation to talk about why out-of-pocket costs are so high, the real-world impacts of growing out-of-pocket costs for older adults, and what we can do about it.
- [Fighting Ageism with Activist and Author Ashton Applewhite](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/fighting-ageism-with-activist-and-author-ashton-applewhite/) - 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 Ashton Applewhite, an activist and author who wrote This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.
- [How to Make a Difference this Holiday Season with Meals on Wheels](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/how-to-make-a-difference-this-holiday-season-with-meals-on-wheels/) - 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 Hollander.
- [Alliance Board Chair Jim Scott Shares This Year’s Top Stories in Aging and Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/alliance-board-chair-jim-scott-shares-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. Jim Scott, Chair of the Alliance for Aging Research’s Board of Directors, joins Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin to reflect on the year’s top stories in aging and health.
- [NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD Shares Vital Vaccine Info](https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/nfid-medical-director-william-schaffner-md-shares-vital-vaccine-info/) - 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 questions about co-administration and vaccine hesitancy remains. Here to answer some common questions about co-administration, dispel myths, and share tips to keep older adults protected against all vaccine-preventable diseases is National Foundation for Infectious Diseases’ Medical Director, Dr. William Schaffner.

## Newsletters

- [Alliance Applauds CMS Recommendation on TAVR Access, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-applauds-cms-recommendation-on-tavr-access-and-more/)
- [Alliance Polls Voters on Expanded TAVR Access, Chats with California's Strongest Man, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-polls-voters-on-expanded-tavr-access-chat-with-californias-strongest-man-and-more/)
- [Alliance Holds Spring Board of Directors Meeting, Propels Healthy Aging Mission, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-holds-spring-board-of-directors-meeting-propels-healthy-aging-mission-and-more/)
- [Alliance Offers NPS Tips in New White Paper, Convenes Experts around ASAP Act, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-offers-nps-tips-in-new-white-paper-convenes-experts-around-asap-act-and-more/)
- [Alliance Celebrates 10 Years Heart Valve Disease Awareness and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-celebrates-10-years-heart-valve-disease-awareness-and-more/)
- [Alliance Shares Immunization Resources This Holiday Season](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-shares-immunization-resources-this-holiday-season/)
- [Alliance Gears Up for Heart Month, Celebrates 40 Years of Service, and More!](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-gears-up-for-heart-month-celebrates-40-years-of-service-and-more/)
- [The Alliance Addresses CMS Nursing Home Quality Measure, Amplifies Vaccine Resources, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-addresses-cms-nursing-home-quality-measure-amplifies-vaccine-resources-and-more/)
- [Alliance Shares the Latest Updates this Open Enrollment Period](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-shares-the-latest-updates-this-open-enrollment-period/)
- [Alliance Gears Up for Annual Awards Dinner, Shares Resources Ahead of Respiratory Season](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-gears-up-for-annual-awards-dinner-shares-resources-ahead-of-respiratory-season/)
- [Alliance Reveals 2025 Heroes in Health, Urges ACIP to Uphold Gold Standard, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-reveals-2025-heroes-in-health-urges-acip-to-uphold-gold-standard-and-more/)
- [Alliance Invites You to Join Us for Our Heroes in Health Celebration!](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-invites-you-to-celebrate-our-heroes-in-health/)
- [Alliance Explores NPS, Speaks Out on ACIP Shake-Up, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-explores-nps-speaks-out-on-acip-shake-up-and-more/)
- [The Alliance Launches Bonus Podcast Segment, Examines Federal Cuts, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-launches-bonus-podcast-segment-examines-federal-cuts-and-more/)
- [The Alliance Supports IP Protections, Defends Medicaid, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-supports-ip-protections-defends-medicaid-and-more/)
- [The Alliance Explores the Future of Health Policy and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-explores-the-future-of-health-policy-and-more/)
- [The Alliance Celebrates a Heart-Warming Valve Disease Day](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-celebrates-a-heart-warming-valve-disease-day/)
- [The Alliance Gears Up for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day!](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-gears-up-for-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day/)
- [The Alliance Shares Critical Resources This Open Enrollment Season, and More!](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-shares-critical-resources-this-open-enrollment-season-and-more/)
- [The Alliance Gears Up for the 2024 Medicare Open Enrollment Period and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-gears-up-for-the-2024-medicare-open-enrollment-period-and-more/)
- [Alliance Develops Real-Evidence Metric, Prepares to Celebrate Heroes in Health, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-develops-real-evidence-metric-prepares-to-celebrate-heroes-in-health-and-more/)
- [Alliance Gears Up For 2024 Heroes in Health Celebration and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-gears-up-for-2024-heroes-in-health-celebration-and-more/)
- [Alliance Amplifies Hill Event, Celebrates Telly Award Wins, Advocates for Vaccine Access, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-amplifies-hill-event-celebrates-telly-award-wins-advocates-for-vaccine-access-and-more/)
- [Alliance Celebrates Older Americans Month, Amplifies Mental Health Tip Sheets, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-celebrates-older-americans-month-amplifies-mental-health-tip-sheets-and-more/)
- [The Alliance Hosts Spring Board of Directors Meeting, Celebrates FDA Approval, and More](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-hosts-spring-board-of-directors-meeting-celebrates-fda-approval-and-more/)
- [The Alliance Reflects on 2023 Impact](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-reflects-on-2023-impact/)
- [The Alliance Celebrates a Heartfelt Valve Disease Day!](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-celebrates-a-heartfelt-valve-disease-day/)
- [The Alliance Gears Up for Heart Month, Challenges CMS, and More!](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-gears-up-for-heart-month-challenges-cms-and-more/)
- [The Alliance Shares Real Stories of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, Reaffirms its Mission and Vision, and More!](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-shares-real-stories-of-vaccine-preventable-diseases-reaffirms-its-mission-and-vision-and-more/)
- [The Alliance Releases New Shingles Film, The FDA End Restriction on Access to Alzheimer’s Diagnostics and More!](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-releases-new-shingles-film-the-fda-end-restriction-on-access-to-alzheimers-diagnostics-and-more/)
- [Alliance Honors Our Heroes in Health, Welcomes a New Board Chair, and More!](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-honors-our-heroes-in-health-welcomes-a-new-board-chair-and-more/)
- [The Alliance Calls Out CMS, Prepares for Heroes in Health, and Explores Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Alzheimer’s](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-alliance-calls-out-cms-prepares-for-heroes-in-health-and-explores-neuropsychiatric-symptoms-of-alzheimers/)
- [Alliance Makes the Most of "The Longest Day", Celebrates Community, and Wins Big at the Tellys](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-makes-the-most-of-the-longest-day-celebrates-community-and-wins-big-at-the-tellys/)
- [ASCVD is Explained, Voters Take a Position Against Alzheimers Drug Costs, and Aging Unbound is Celebrated Across the Country](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-cause-of-ascvd-is-revealed-voters-take-a-position-against-alzheimers-drug-costs-while-aging-unbound-is-celebrated-across-the-country/)
- [The FDA Approves First-Ever Disease-Modifying Alzheimers Treatment, the Alliance #ShakesTheStigma, and Aging in Motion Finds a New Home](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/the-fda-approves-first-ever-disease-modifying-alzheimers-treatment-the-alliance-shakesthestigma-and-aging-in-motion-finds-a-new-home/)
- [Alliance Voice CMS Concerns, The Truth About Alcohol is Revealed, and FDA Advisory Committee are Urged to Listen to Patients](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-voice-cms-concerns-dr-george-f-koob-reveals-the-truth-about-alcohol-and-fda-advisory-committee-are-urged-to-listen-to-patients/)
- [Alliance Advocates for Access, ICER Misses the Mark, and Jim Scott Takes a Closer Look at Vision Loss](https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/march-welcome-to-living-longer-loving-it/)

## Categories

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- [Alzheimer's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/alzheimers-disease/)
- [Healthy Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/healthy-aging/)
- [Aging Research](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/aging-research/)
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- [Vision Loss](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/vision-loss/)
- [FDA & Regulatory Policy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/fda-regulatory-policy/)
- [Access to Breakthroughs](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/access-to-breakthroughs/)
- [Healthspan Campaign](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/healthspan-campaign/)
- [Caregiving (Policy)](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/caregiving-policy/)
- [Geriatric Workforce Issues](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/geriatric-workforce-issues/)
- [Silver Book](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/silver-book/)
- [ACT-AD (Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease)](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/act-ad-accelerate-cure-treatments-for-alzheimers-disease/)
- [Brain Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/brain-health/)
- [Diabetes](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/diabetes/)
- [Other Diseases/Conditions of Aging](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/other-diseases-conditions-of-aging/)
- [National Institutes Of Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/national-institutes-of-health/)
- [Cardiovascular Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/cardiovascular-disease/)
- [Cancer](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/cancer/)
- [Women's Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/womens-health/)
- [Depression](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/depression/)
- [Prevention](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/prevention/)
- [Persistent Pain](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/persistent-pain/)
- [Mental Illness](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/mental-illness/)
- [Patient-focused Drug Development](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/patient-focused-drug-development/)
- [Infectious Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/infectious-disease/)
- [Other Policy Priorities](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/other-policy-priorities/)
- [Men's Health](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/mens-health/)
- [AIM (Aging In Motion)](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/aim-aging-in-motion/)
- [Sarcopenia](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/sarcopenia/)
- [Nutrition](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/nutrition/)
- [Who We Are](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/who-we-are/)
- [Osteoporosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/osteoporosis/)
- [Venous thromboembolism (VTE)](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/venous-thromboembolism-vte/)
- [Deep vein thrombosis](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/venous-thromboembolism-vte/deep-vein-thrombosis/)
- [Pulmonary embolism](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/venous-thromboembolism-vte/pulmonary-embolism/)
- [Medicare](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/medicare/)
- [Heart Valve Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/heart-valve-disease/)
- [Vaccination (Health Education)](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/vaccination-health-education/)
- [COVID-19](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/covid-19/)
- [Telehealth](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/telehealth/)
- [Appropriations](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/appropriations/)
- [Influenza](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/infectious-disease/influenza/)
- [Ageism](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/ageism/)
- [Care Innovation & Access](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/care-innovation-access/)
- [Prescription Drug Affordability](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/prescription-drug-affordability/)
- [Malnutrition](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/nutrition/malnutrition/)
- [Research Funding](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/research-funding/)
- [Social Isolation](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/social-isolation/)
- [Vaccination (Policy)](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/vaccination-policy/)
- [Stroke](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/stroke/)
- [Health Disparities](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/health-disparities/)
- [Patient Advocacy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/patient-advocacy/)
- [Medication Safety](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/medication-safety/)
- [Peripheral Artery Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/peripheral-artery-disease/)
- [Project PAUSE](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/project-pause/)
- [Clinical Trials](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/clinical-trials/)
- [Talk NERDY](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/talk-nerdy/)
- [Coronary Artery Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/coronary-artery-disease/)
- [Nursing Home & Post-hospital Care](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/nursing-home-post-hospital-care/)
- [PCORI](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/pcori/)
- [Atrial Fibrillation](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/atrial-fibrillation/)
- [Sepsis](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/infectious-disease/sepsis/)
- [Antimicrobial Resistance](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/antimicrobial-resistance/)
- [Healthcare-Associated Infections](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/healthcare-associated-infections/)
- [Parkinson's Disease](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/parkinsons-disease/)
- [Heart Valve Disease Awareness](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/heart-valve-disease-awareness/)
- [Drug Safety](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/drug-safety/)
- [Blog](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/blog/)
- [Health & Research Policy](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/health-research-policy/)
- [Alliance Initiatives](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/alliance-initiatives/)
- [Quality of Care](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/quality-of-care/)
- [Vaccines](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/vaccines/)
- [Diseases & Conditions](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/diseases-conditions/)
- [Health Care Professional Resources](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/health-care-professional-resources/)
- [User Fees](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/user-fees/)
- [Aging in the 21st Century](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/aging-in-the-21st-century/)
- [Quality & Outcomes](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/quality-outcomes/)
- [Neuropsychiatric Symptoms](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/neuropsychiatric-symptoms/)
- [Intellectual Property](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/category/intellectual-property/)

## Tags

- [PRIDE](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/tag/pride/)
- [ZAMI NOBLA](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/tag/zami-nobla/)

## Document Types

- [Report](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/document-type/report/)
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- [Health Care Professional Resources](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/document-type/health-care-professional-resources/)
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- [Presentation](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/document-type/presentation/)
- [Survey](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/document-type/survey/)
- [Workshop Kit](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/document-type/workshop-kit/)
- [Volume](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/document-type/volume/)
- [Poster](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/document-type/poster/)
- [Meeting Summary](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/document-type/meeting-summary/)

## Categories

- [Medicare](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/document_category/medicare/)

## Categories

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- [Aging & Health Videos](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/video_category/aging-health-videos/)
- [Advocacy Videos](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/video_category/advocacy-videos/)
- [Expert Videos](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/video_category/expert-videos/)
- [Heroes in Heath Videos](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/video_category/heroes-in-heath-videos/)
- [Patient Videos](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/video_category/patient-videos/)
- [All Video Content](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/video_category/all-video-content/)
- [ACT-AD](https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/video_category/act-ad/)