Alliance for Aging Research

Adults 50+ are at higher risk for severe illness from respiratory infections. Learn why vaccines are the most effective way to prevent serious illness and protect your health in the latest resource from @CVEEPSocial. cveep.org/vaccines-for-a…

"Caring Together: Empowering Families and Health Professionals with Tools for Better Neuropsychiatric Symptom Care" captures resources and expertise shared during our December 2025 virtual summit, co-convened by @NA4Caregiving. Read the full report: agingresearch.org/news/report-po…

A new report from the Alliance reveals that 93% of those caring for patients experiencing NPS report feeling overwhelmed or drained. On the latest episode of "This Is Growing Old" we explore resources to support caregivers and patients alike. Tune in! agingresearch.org/podcast/caring…

📣 New Podcast! "This Is Growing Old: Caring Together with Jason Resendez" on @Spreaker spreaker.com/episode/this-i…

On Tuesday, March 24 at 2:30pm ET, join @AVACNow for “Influenza’s Economic Burden and the Impact of Adult Vaccination”, a special Hill briefing convening an expert panel to explore the economic implications of the #Flu and more. Register to attend: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We were on Capitol Hill this morning hosting a congressional briefing titled, "Alzheimer’s Disease: The Imperative of Early Detection and Treatment" which brought together researchers, advocates, and policymakers in meaningful conversation. A special thanks to our panelists: Robert Egge, Chief Public Policy Officer, Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation; President, Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) @ALZIMPACT Melinda Kelley, Senior Advisor, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s @UsAgainstAlz; former Associate Director, National Institute on Aging - NIH @NIHAging Pamela Price, Deputy Director, The Balm In Gilead, Inc @thebalmingilead The panel was moderated by Sue Peschin, President and CEO, Alliance for Aging Research @Aging_Research We are grateful that this briefing was supported in part by Eli Lilly and Company @EliLillyandCo, The Alliance for Aging Research, and The Alzheimer’s Association. #HealthServicesResearch #HealthOutcomes #ResearchMatters #CapitolHill #SciencePolicy #Advocacy #Alzheimers #AlzheimersDisease

More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, yet the path to diagnosis is often filled with barriers. NEXT WEEK: Join us on March 26 as we explore the challenges patients face in obtaining an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Register: …adiagnosisasap-thehill.splashthat.com

More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, yet the path to diagnosis is often filled with barriers. Join us and @thehill on March 26 as we explore the challenges patients face in obtaining an early diagnosis. Register: …adiagnosisasap-thehill.splashthat.com

This week, Alliance President & CEO Sue Peschin issued a statement applauding a preliminary ruling that blocks immunization schedule changes. Read the full statement: agingresearch.org/news/prelimina…

Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) impact more than 97% of people living with #Alzheimers and related diseases. So why is awareness so low? On the next episode of This Is Growing Old, we chat with Jason Resendez, President & CEO of @NA4Caregiving about NPS resources. Stay tuned!

Advocate, Shon Lowe shares her experience navigating her mother and fellow patient-advocate Terrie Montgomery’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, urging Black families to advocate for themselves when it comes to brain health and dementia. Read more: chicagotribune.com/2026/03/10/opi…

This week, Alliance CEO Sue Peschin urged FDA’s VRBPAC to issue a timely flu strain recommendation for the 2026–2027 season, protect current vaccine update processes, and address declining vaccination rates among older adults. Read the full statement: agingresearch.org/news/alliance-…

Just wrapped up our recording of the next episode of "This Is Growing Old!" This time, we're chatting with the President & CEO of @NA4Caregiving, Jason Resendez, about new resources and practical tools to support patients experiencing neuropsychiatric symptoms. Stick around! 🎙️

"The government’s star-rating system has placed relentless downward pressure on facilities to continue to reduce antipsychotic use … and some patients are going to go without the specific medication that they need." - @SuePeschin via @washingtonpost. washingtonpost.com/health/2026/03…

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Though AMD is typically caused by genetics, our brochure details how to lessen the risk and recognize symptoms. Take a Closer Look at AMD this #HealthyAgingMonth 👀 agingresearch.org/document/takin…

A follow-up piece in @mcknightsltcn features key insight on the issue. Read more: mcknights.com/news/skilled-n…

Last week, Project Pause's work to revise the quality measure that penalizes nursing homes when antipsychotics are prescribed was highlighted in the @washingtonpost. Read more: washingtonpost.com/health/2026/03…

“You might want to live long, but you want to live well,” Elissa Epel, Director of the Aging, Metabolism + Emotions Center at UCSF and a 2017 #HeroesInHealth Silver Innovator, is among 10 women spearheading the science of aging well. via @thisisflowspace theflowspace.com/lists/women-lo…

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! This month, we're celebrating women who have blazed the trail in medicine, aging research, and beyond. Our work would not exist without these pioneers in our field.

Alliance Celebrates 10 Years Heart Valve Disease Awareness and more in the latest "Living Longer & Loving It" Newsletter. Catch up on the latest in healthy aging research: agingresearch.org/newsletter/all…