Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

11/14/2025

We were so delighted to have Monica Parker, MD, join us last Friday for the Martin Family Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Symposium! If you missed her lecture or any other part of the event, you can now view the speeches here: https://bit.ly/4oHksFd

11/12/2025

Meet Zipporah Melton.

Melton works as a community research liaison for the Department of Neurology. Specifically, she worked in the liaison role for the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) clinical research study site here at the Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

She is now enrolled in med school at the IU School of Medicine—Northwest-Gary.

Learn more about her: https://medicine.iu.edu/blogs/neuroscience/community-liaisons-contribute-to-breakthroughs-in-alzheimers-research-at-iu

11/11/2025

Happy Veteran's Day! Today at the IADRC we want to thank all veterans that have served or are serving.

We specifically like to highlight the work of a few members of our Community Advisory Board Veteran's subcommittee who spend time sharing education and updates about Alzheimer's Disease with their fellow veterans and community members. Thank you!

Veterans on the Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's Community Advisory Board view community education as an extension of their loyalty and service to fellow service members and the country.

11/06/2025

CLARiTI brings together top researchers from across the U.S. to better understand Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

We partner with trusted Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs), supported by the National Institute on Aging. These centers work closely with the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC) to share high-quality brain imaging and health data. This teamwork makes new discoveries possible.

Learn how you can help move brain health research forward. Visit www.clariti.naccdata.org/for-participants/learn-more

11/04/2025

Are you over the age of 55 and interested in a non-invasive way to get involved in research? The Good Life is the perfect chance to get or stay active in your life and help further aging research!

Learn more: https://studypages.com/s/new-effectiveness-study-for-members-of-the-good-life-525600/?lang=en

11/04/2025

There is no single cause of Alzheimer’s disease. In most cases, it develops from a mix of factors, including:

• Age
• Genetics
• Environment
• Lifestyle
• Other health conditions

While some risk factors like age and genes cannot be changed, others can. Managing high blood pressure, staying active, and making healthy lifestyle choices may help lower risk.

Ongoing research is focused on better understanding these factors and finding new ways to identify those at the highest risk earlier.

If you’re interested in preventing Alzheimer's, visit: https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research-and-progress/prevention

10/29/2025

We hope you'll join us!

There is still time to register! Join the Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center for the 19th annual Martin Family Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Symposium scheduled for Nov. 7, in Indianapolis.

Hear from guest lecturer Monica Parker from Emory University as she discusses "How Research Helped Me Get Better Care for My Healthcare Providers" and more. This event offers in-person and virtual attendance options. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for those in attendance.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4hAPtrw

10/23/2025

As the season begins to change and the winter months approach, this also means that daylight saving time is ending. When the clocks fall back, many people will welcome the “extra” hour of sleep, but the time change can also throw off our internal rhythms.

As the seasons begin to change and the winter months approach, this also means that daylight saving time is ending.

10/17/2025

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be an incredibly tough journey, requiring great strength, resilience and a continuous quest for knowledge and support. The Martin Family Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Symposium has been a beacon of hope and a vital resource for nearly twenty years....

10/16/2025

Did you know?

Participants enrolled in the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) may also be eligible for CLARiTI, a study examining overlapping causes of thinking and memory problems, including different dementias.

By joining CLARiTI, participants help researchers see how the brain changes over time. This work helps advance our understanding of the overlapping causes of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

If you’re part of the ADRC, you might already qualify for the CLARiTI Study. Ask your study coordinator to learn more.

Every participant brings us one step closer to answers and hope for the future.

10/14/2025

At IU School of Medicine, research that leads to innovation – and better health care – involves many people who know both the science and what it means to the patients waiting for answers. These are the people who are moving medicine forward.

For more than a century, Indiana University School of Medicine has made its mission to train compassionate healers and use the power of research to transform health. Loyal donors support scholarships, ensure IU has the resources to attract top-flight faculty, and take discoveries to patients in the clinic.

At IU School of Medicine, research that leads to innovation – and better health care – involves many people who know both the science and what it means to th...

10/13/2025

October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month. Here is a helpful video from the National Institute on Aging to explain what LBD is and what to look for.

Lewy body dementia, or LBD, is a brain disorder that can cause problems with thinking, movement, mood, and behavior. This video covers the main types of LBD,...