Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

02/17/2026

Is your family member or loved one living with younger-onset dementia? Join us online on March 7 for the LEADS Family Meeting for a day of connection, learning and inspiration. This unique event will give you the opportunity to:

💬 Foster meaningful conversations
💜 Share personal experiences
🧠 Get direct access to experts
🔬 Learn about the Longitudinal Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Study (LEADS)

After the meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in virtual support sessions. Read more and register for free today: bit.ly/4rdq9vn.

02/13/2026

Meet Crystal Shipp.

A strong voice in our center's Community Advisory Board, Shipp got involved after her mother's dementia diagnosis.

She will be a panelist on Feb. 20 at our first Memory University event of 2026.

Register now for free: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

02/11/2026

Join us on Friday!

02/11/2026

FREE, VIRTUAL EVENT: Unlock the Secrets to Healthy Aging: Join us on Zoom on Feb. 20 as Dr. Becca Lassell shares how spending time outdoors can boost cognitive health, support healthy aging, and reduce memory loss risk! Register Now: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

02/11/2026

NIH-funded effort finds positive outcomes with strategies that engaged mostly unconscious, rather than conscious, thinking.

02/10/2026

Valentine’s Day is a chance to celebrate meaningful connection through simple, comforting moments. Sharing familiar music, photos, or a favorite snack can spark joy and memory.
Focus on activities that feel familiar and relaxing. Even small gestures of affection can create a warm and reassuring experience.

Want to learn more ways to celebrate Valentine’s day with a loved one living with dementia? Visit, https://alzfdn.org/dementia-friendly-valentines-day/

02/05/2026

UPCOMING EVENT: The Power of Nature for Healthy Aging: Discover how being active outdoors can boost cognitive health, support healthy aging, and reduce the risk for memory loss.

On Feb. 20, hear from Becca Lassell, PhD. By attending, you will learn from the lived experiences of older adults and their care partners as she shares practical strategies for overcoming barriers. Lassell will also provide easy-to-use, at-home resources for staying connected to nature.

Lassell is a licensed occupational therapist with seven years of hands-on experience helping people protect their brain health and stay active. Her work is all about making sure everyone has a fair shot at a healthy life, regardless of their background. She focuses on connecting local community support with traditional medical care to better understand the "real world" challenges.

This event will take place from 12 - 1 p.m. EST on February 20 via Zoom. A link will be sent to your email between registration and the start of the event.

Register Now: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

02/05/2026

Register now: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

02/03/2026

Community Advisory Board member Pastor Hank Mosley shares why he views Alzheimer's disease research as an important part of his life and the lives of those around him.

02/03/2026

Meet Dr. Tatiana Foroud, PhD, who brings deep knowledge of genetics and large research studies to CLARiTI. She works to connect information from many research centers so scientists can study dementia more clearly and efficiently. Her experience helps link medical data, biological samples, and lab findings in ways that support strong research.

Dr. Foround’s leadership helps make complex data easier to use and understand. Her work supports better research into who is at risk for dementia and how the disease changes over time. CLARiTI values her commitment to improving knowledge that supports families and people living with dementia.

To learn more about CLARiTI, visit clariti.naccdata.org

02/03/2026

Service can take a toll on the mind and spirit. "Mindful Mondays" at The Good Life Path offers a space for veterans to find peace, reduce stress, and focus on spiritual wellness. It’s not just about physical strength—it's about mental resilience.

Center yourself here: https://thegoodlifepath.org/

01/31/2026

By combining pioneering methods in biosciences and biocomputing, we’re gaining new ground in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease

Indiana University researchers are advancing the fight against Alzheimer’s disease using brain organoids, cutting-edge clusters of cells that mimic the ...