Two new delirium and dementia videos from AARP and GEDC
The AARP and the GEDC (Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative) have collaborated on two short educational videos. Specifically, these videos cover dementia care and delirium risks in in hospitals and the ER. Designed to educate and raise awareness of delirium and dementia, the videos ‘provide key information and action steps that healthcare providers and caregivers can […]
Dr. Sharon Inouye VJDementia videos
Recently, Dr. Sharon Inouye recorded several VJDementia videos. The site published these short videos on several delirium-related topics. Among them are topics like ‘Screening for delirium in individuals with dementia’ and ‘Biomarkers of delirium incidence and severity.’ Click the image below for the full series of clips.
Upcoming Virtual AGS CoCare®: HELP SIG Metting at GSA
Join us for the virtual AGS CoCare®: HELP Special Interest Group Meeting hosted by GSA on Tuesday, October 11th at 4pm ET – Click here to register now. Please note: you do not have to be a GSA member to attend the SIG meeting. The meeting will cover how sites got their HELP programs started, overcame barriers, and have […]
Updated Adult Delirium Measurement Info Cards
Dr. Rich Jones recently updated our Adult Delirium Measurement Info Cards. One of the major updates is the addition of COSMIN ratings. To view the newly updated cards, visit the Info Cards page.
2023 American Delirium Society Call for Symposium, Workshop, and Panel Discussion Proposals
The 2023 American Delirium Society Annual Meeting Conference Planning Committee requests proposals for Symposia, Workshops, and Panel Discussions for the next annual meeting that will be held in Providence, RI from June 11-13, 2023. The ADS 2023 Conference Submission guide describes the characteristics of a Symposia, Workshop, and Panel Discussion (available on the ADS website). […]
Demonstration Projects Program Request for Applications – Letter of Intent due September 16, 2022
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Imbedded Pragmatic Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Clinical Trials (IMPACT) Collaboratory (U54AG063546) was established in 2019 to build the nation’s capacity to conduct pragmatic clinical trials (ePCTs) of non-pharmacological interventions embedded within health care systems to improve the care of people living with AD/ADRD and their care partners. The […]
Delirium Central is Live!
Delirium Central is a newly-launched, delirium-focused website. Maintained by Dr. Sharon K. Inouye and the Aging Brain Center team at the Marcus Institute for Aging Research, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, the site offers delirium resources for clinicians, researchers, patients, and family members. In addition, the site cross-links with NIDUS II. Delirium Central’s vision is […]
The National Institute on Aging/American Geriatrics Society (NIA/AGS) Webinar for Early Career Researchers
Calling all Early Career Researchers – Registration is Now Open! The National Institute on Aging/American Geriatrics Society (NIA/AGS) will hold a Webinar for Early Career Researchers Thursday, June 30 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET. Specifically designed for early career researchers, this session is also open to any other attendees. In the session, NIA […]
Butler-Williams Scholar Program 2022 Cohort Applications
The National Institute on Aging Butler-Williams Scholars Program is currently accepting applications for the 2022 cohort. The Butler-Williams (B-W) Scholars Program provides a powerful pathway for early-career scientists to expand their networks, advance grant writing skills, and gain a broader understanding of the science NIA conducts and supports. Early Career Scientists who are new to […]
Call for Applications for the 2022-2023 Class of Health and Aging Policy Fellows
Are you committed to improving health and aging? Are you interested in learning about policymaking to increase your impact? If so, apply to join the next class of Health and Aging Policy Fellows! As a Health and Aging Policy Fellow, you can join a dynamic community of 166 Fellows who are committed to improving health and […]