Each year, the Alliance for Aging Research honors advocates and changemakers who set the standard in research, innovation, and advocacy for older adults. This year, we are thrilled to celebrate the heroes who inspire our work.
Join us on September 30 as we celebrate Trust, Empowerment, and Healthy Aging at our Heroes in Health Celebration at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C.
Share Your Experience with
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) of Alzheimer’s disease and related diseases (ADRD) are accompanying mood and behavioral changes that can be debilitating for patients and challenging to manage for caregivers.
Are you a patient, caregiver, or provider affected by Alzheimer’s or other neurodegenerative diseases? Share your story and help amplify the voices of those living with NPS.
Take a few minutes to complete a brief survey sharing your experience. Your story could empower others in managing NPS.
This survey is being coordinated by Project PAUSE, an ad hoc coalition of national patient and professional organizations collectively advocating on clinical regulatory and legislative issues in long-term care.
Podcast: How to Live Longer and Stronger with Dr. Stuart Phillips
Starting around age 30, we all begin to lose muscle mass and strength. For some, this progresses into sarcopenia, a condition that can reduce independence, increase disability, and heighten risks of falls, hospitalizations, and other health complications.
Joining us to discuss how to prevent muscle loss with age is Dr. Stuart Phillips, muscle health expert and professor at McMaster University.
Learn the Latest in Prescription Drug Affordability with New Resources
In 2022, Congress passed two key reforms to better enable Medicare beneficiaries to afford medications. These provisions include a $2,000 annual limit on out-of-pocket expenses, and an option to pay out-of-pocket costs through zero-interest payment installments.
The Alliance has a new infographic explaining how changes will help ensure medication affordability, and prevent financial hardships that may be barriers to accessing needed medicines.
Alliance Provides Recommendations
to Newly Appointed ACIP
Recently, the Alliance delivered public comment during day two of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting. The oral comments are reflective of our recommendations to ACIP provided on June 20.
