How your neighborhood could be aging you via Medical Xpress "...growing consensus that your ZIP code is a strong predictor of your health and lifespan. Now, researchers at NYU have determined that neighborhood conditions may be driving aging at the cellular level." medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04...

65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone via NPR "Baby boomers have been aging as housing costs across the U.S. have spiked." www.npr.org/2026/04/04/n...

On Thursday, April 9th from 4:00pm – 5:00pm, the Aging Seminar Series will host a Zoom presentation by Dr. Josh Ehrlich entitled “Introducing the Longitudinal Study of Health and Ageing in Kenya (LOSHAK)." Use the following Zoom link to join on April 9: umich.zoom.us/j/9700868781...

Shingles can hit younger than you think. The vaccine can prevent the painful illness via NPR "The New York City-based audio instructor was in his mid-30s when he noticed a rash on the left side of his body and around part of his chest and his back." www.npr.org/2026/04/06/n...

Navigating dementia in a long and loving marriage via NPR, 4 minute listen "When a wife or husband gets dementia, it is often the spouse who becomes the caregiver. Warren Kimble says his love for his wife is different now, but still strong." www.npr.org/2026/04/06/n...

If you're an emerging researcher passionate about aging research, the Butler-Williams Scholars Program could be your next big step. Applications are due today. Learn more: www.nia.nih.gov/research/blo...

Running Toward a Better Brain via Psychology Today Aerobic fitness has been linked to brain health in seniors, yet studies across adulthood are scarce. Our data show that the fitness-brain relationship varies with age. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/opti...

Why Lewy Body Dementia Is Often Overlooked or Misdiagnosed via Psychology Today Lewy body dementia is the second-most-common dementia, but it is underrecognized. Recognizing its distinct symptoms can help people get the right diagnosis and treatment. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...

Join next month’s workshop on Privacy, Trust & Consent in Aging Research Recruitment! Explore ethical, AI, and data privacy challenges in AD/ADRD studies—and solutions to build trust with older adults. Learn more: www.nia.nih.gov/research/dbs... Registration Link: nih.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

Planning to share your data with NACDA? Enhance the accessibility of your study materials from the start by using ICPSR’s accessibility checklists. Learn more: www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/icpsr/...

How to Cultivate Adult Friendships via Psychology Today Most adult friendships don’t happen by accident. Learn strategies to overcome self-doubt, build social confidence, and turn everyday interactions into lasting relationships. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thin...

🎙️ New episode alert! Dr. Paul J. Barr (Dartmouth) joins us to discuss shared decision making, patient-centered interventions, and AI in healthcare. Learn how data & design improve health outcomes. Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=esLQ...

Being a Late-Career Professor via Psychology Today Personal Perspective: Late-career academics are often considered overpaid dead wood. The reality is more complex. Searching for a productive, useful role is key in late career development. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-...

A Surprising Effect of Worrying About Aging via Psychology Today It's often said that aging is not for the faint of heart. But new evidence suggests that those who take it the hardest mentally might actually make it worse. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/frie...

#WritingWednesday is here! Start your morning with your todo list, pen/paper/computer, and the Spring NACDA Newsletter! Stay up to date on recent data releases, conferences we are presenting at, recent podcasts, and even a bit of NIH data management plan news. Learn more: mailchi.mp/e4534eefd246...

NACDA, part of ICPSR and funded by NIA, provides aging-related data for secondary research. Access U.S. and international datasets—most free with registration. Explore resources and start your research: www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/nacda/...

The Facts About Bipolar Disorder in Older People via Psychology Today Older people have faced ageism in mental health services. A greater understanding could help them move beyond misconceptions in bipolar disorder and seek support later in life. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cbt-...

Advance Your Career in Aging Research: Apply to the Butler-Williams Scholars Program via NIA Learn about the program, which provides opportunities for junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and new researchers in the field of aging to gain insight about aging research. www.nia.nih.gov/research/blo...

Why COVID and flu hit older lungs harder: Aging tissue may bring on immune dysregulation via MedicalXpress "Older adults are much more likely to become seriously ill from flu or COVID because aging lung cells can drive excessive immune responses..." medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03...

Are You a Super-Ager? via Psychology Today Many people fear the loss of their cognitive faculties as they age. However, some people, described as super-agers, maintain their cognitive function into their later years. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what...

Spring has sprung! Stay up to date on recent data releases, conferences we are presenting at, recent podcasts, and even a bit of NIH data management plan news. Check it out: mailchi.mp/e4534eefd246...

When it comes to aging well, attitude is everything via CNN "Many also echoed what a new study found: What makes for “good aging” is having the right attitude." www.cnn.com/2026/03/26/h...

How a Healthy Mind-Set Influences Longevity via NYT A few qualities, including a sense of purpose, seem to have real benefits — especially as you age. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/w...

China launches long-term care insurance system to alleviate aging challenges "...a move aimed at easing the burden on families caring for the rapidly growing elderly population, and bolstering the country's social safety net." www.reuters.com/business/hea...

The NACDA team at AGEN 2026. We are excited to continue connecting with everyone! #iafor #conferences #DataOnAging

Adults Lose Skills to AI. Children Never Build Them. via Psychology Today Discussions of cognitive offloading often miss a critical distinction: What AI does to a 45-year-old's brain is categorically different from what it does to a 14-year-old's. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...

Debunking Stereotypes About Aging via Psychology Today You're getting older, but that doesn't mean giving in to false assumptions about aging. Experts weigh in to explain why these stereotypes persist, helping to debunk them. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/huma...

The Millennial Disappointment: When Life Had Other Plans via Psychology Today Millennials were promised the world — then the world had other plans. Now hitting midlife and worse off than their parents, here's how to cope when the dream doesn't deliver. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/is-t...

Take Care of Yourself as a Caregiver via NIA Caregiving can be rewarding, but it is also challenging. Taking time for yourself can make you a better caregiver. www.nia.nih.gov/health/careg...

Aging as an Awakening via Psychology Today Aging creeps up on us. We are going about our lives, accomplishing and doing, and then all of a sudden, we find that we are receiving Medicare. Most are unprepared. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...

Childhood adversity can shape health decades later. Using Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) data, Curtis et al. found loneliness may mediate the link between ACEs—especially emotional abuse—and earlier mortality. Explore MIDUS data via NACDA’s Colectica portal. www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/icpsr/...

Save the date! 📅 Webinar: Housing Data for Aging Research (Apr 2, 2 PM ET). Dr. Alex Mikulas (CU Boulder) will explore how housing shapes environmental risk, resilience, and health in later life—and highlight key housing datasets for researchers. Register: cuboulder.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

As the U.S. population ages rapidly, meet the people stepping up to offer care via NPR, 5-minute listen The burden of caring for America's aging population falls on family caregivers. It can take a toll on their lives and mental health. www.npr.org/2026/03/15/n...

Is Creativity a Young Person’s Game? via Psychology Today The data suggest that we tend to reach our most productive years in midlife. They also indicate that quality follows from quantity. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/read...

Ready to deposit your data? We have two options for sharing data. Visit our deposit page to learn about our options and what route is best for you. www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/nacda/...

A New Window to Brain Health in Parkinson’s and Dementia via Psychology Today Can our homes help detect brain changes? New research shows how digital sensing reveals subtle shifts in movement and cognition in everyday life, and can track disease progression. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surr...

NIA Infographic Research has shown that it’s important to get all three types of exercise: aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and balance. Adults should do muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week and at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise.

NIA Blog Post Advance Your Career in Aging Research: Apply Now to the Butler-Williams Scholars Program Learn about the Butler-Williams Scholar Program and apply online. www.nia.nih.gov/research/blo...

Why We’re So Unprepared for Death Via Psychology Today Why do families feel so unprepared when death comes? Avoidance, caregiving strain, and silence around grief leave many navigating loss alone. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...

Psychology Today Do We Really Hear Our Adult Children? It is so hard to truly hear our adult children, to meet them in a respectful dialogue without judgment and emerge from our exchanges intact. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mate...

Caregivers Can Look Backward to Move Forward via Psychology Today Caregivers for people with dementia can get caught up in all the capabilities the patient has lost. Perhaps it is possible to learn to notice the strengths the person still has. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/seei...

Missed our webinar? 🎥 Learn about the Vietnam Era Twin Study of Aging (VETSA), an NIH-funded longitudinal study of male veteran twins exploring genetic and environmental factors in cognitive & brain aging. Hear from the researchers and see how to access the data via NACDA. youtu.be/UjGs2u2uEaA

📢 Applications are open for the 2026 NIA Butler-Williams Scholars Program! This intensive program helps early-career researchers strengthen their knowledge of aging science and develop successful NIH grant proposals. Learn more and apply: www.nia.nih.gov/news/butler-... #AgingResearch #Gerontology

NIA Blog Post Join Us March 25-26: NIA-NCI Workshop on the Cancer-Alzheimer's Disease Inverse Correlation! NIA and NCI will co-host a virtual workshop on March 25-26, 2026 about the inverse correlation between cancer and Alzheimer's disease. www.nia.nih.gov/research/blo...

The elder care solution that everyone with aging parents should know about via Vox As baby boomers age, caregivers are often squeezed caring for parents and children at the same time. www.vox.com/the-highligh...

The Blood of Centenarians Reveals 37 Proteins Linked With Slower Aging via Science Alert "Science is one step closer to cracking the code of longevity thanks to a new study that identified dozens of proteins linked with slower aging in the blood of centenarians." www.sciencealert.com/the-blood-of...

'I thought I was losing my mind.' For menopausal women, a new diagnosis is on the rise. via USA Today Perimenopausal women may get brain fog and anxiety. For some, perimenopause reveals something else: ADHD. www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...

Two New Orleans men, Wee and ‛Miracle Man,’ feel young but see how prison accelerates aging via The Lens Because of decades of high-stress and deficient healthcare, a 59-year-old in prison has a ‘geriatric morbidity’ that's equivalent to a 75-year-old on the outside. thelensnola.org/2026/03/04/c...

Yale study challenges notion that aging means decline, finds many older adults improve over time via Yale School of Public Health "...that older individuals can and do improve over time, and their mindset toward aging plays a major part in their success."" ysph.yale.edu/news-article...

What Germany can teach the world about healthy aging via National Geographic Nursing homes and senior communities here have embraced simple, science-backed innovations to improve the lives of older people. www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic...