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Triangulation of Innovative Methods to End Alzheimer’s Disease
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Research shows up to 45% of Alzheimer’s cases may be preventable. TIME-AD compares data across studies to fill key research gaps, with support from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).

Learn more: www.time-ad.org
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Explore TIME-AD’s growing collection of journal articles, which bring together results from diverse study designs and settings to better understand how to reduce dementia risks and support healthy brain aging.

🔗 Browse our publications: www.time-ad.org/publications

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November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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📸 ICYMI at #GSA2025!

Gina Nam, PhD, presented on “Divergent Estimates of Dementia Risk Factors in the Health and Retirement Study.”

She shared how different dementia classification algorithms used in the HRS can yield very different estimates of dementia incidence and hazard ratios for exposures.
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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🔬 Justin White, PhD is a TIME-AD Investigator, where he works with talented junior researchers to explore the effects of alcohol use on dementia.

🔗 Learn more: www.time-ad.org/justin-white

#TIMEAD #ResearchReflections
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November 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Tomorrow is a big day for TIME-AD at #GSA2025! 📣

Find us in the morning session ‘From Frailty to Friendship’ and the noon session on 'Methodological Challenges and Opportunities in Aging Research’ 🔍📈

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November 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Tomorrow at #GSA2025, Dr. Ashwin Kotwal will share insights on the relationship between social isolation and undiagnosed dementia 🧠

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November 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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#GSA2025 is underway!

We’re excited to share how we’re advancing dementia research and bringing together results from different study designs and populations.

🔍Tomorrow, Dr. Maria Glymour & Dr. Sarah Ackley debate the “biggest baddest” bias in aging research- stay tuned!
November 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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🌟 Scientist Spotlight: Audrey Murchland, Postdoctoral Associate, BU

Audrey’s research examines how social relationships and connections influence dementia risk and the aging process.

🔗 Learn more: www.time-ad.org/audrey-murch...

#ScientistSpotlight #TIME-AD
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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🔁 ICYMI: In a recent study, TIME-AD harmonized results from different forms of cognitive assessments to increase sample size and reflect varied populations.

🔗 Read it here: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Cognitive data harmonization across two racially diverse cohorts in the United States
Introduction Few cohorts have sufficient diversity to identify drivers of racial disparities in cognitive aging. Pooling data from different samples can increase sample size and diversity. Methods...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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#TIME-AD is headed to #GSA2025 in Boston next week!

We’ll be sharing our latest dementia research and joining the conversation around innovative horizons in gerontology 🧠

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November 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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November is National Family Caregivers Month in the United States 🌷

We recognize the millions of family members and loved ones who provide essential care and support to people living with dementia.

#DementiaCare #Caregivers
November 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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🧠 What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia?

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a group of symptoms associated with cognitive decline. Alzheimer's disease is the most common disease that causes dementia.

#DidYouKnow #Alzheimers #Dementia
October 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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On this #InternationalDayOfCareAndSupport, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the National Institute on Aging (NIA) for their generous support, enabling #TIME-AD to advance research on Alzheimer’s and related dementias, improving health and quality of life for older adults and their families 🕊️
October 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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🔬 Yulin Yang, PhD analyzes large-scale data to uncover how social relationships and health challenges shape everyday life. She’s driven by the real-world impact her findings can have beyond the numbers.

🔗 Learn more: www.time-ad.org/yulin-yang

#TIMEAD #ResearchReflections
October 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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In case you missed it 🔁

Trends in the Distribution of P Values in Epidemiology Journals: A Statistical, P-Curve, and Simulation Study

Check out TIME-AD’s latest journal article: academic.oup.com/aje/advance-...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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🌟 Scientist Spotlight: Justin White, Associate Professor, BUSPH

Justin is investigating whether alcohol use changes the risk of aging-related outcomes, starting with depression risk.

🔗 Read more: www.time-ad.org/justin-white

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October 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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A new case of dementia arises somewhere in the world every 3 seconds.

🔬Research shows that up to 45% of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias may be preventable by addressing key risk factors.

➡️ Learn how TIME-AD is advancing research to end Alzheimer’s disease: www.time-ad.org
October 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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🔁 ICYMI: TIME-AD’s latest study created a brief measure of social isolation using data from the Health & Retirement Study, allowing us to scale research on social isolation, health, and aging to larger samples.

📖 Read in JAGS: agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Development and Evaluation of a Brief Social Isolation Measure in the Nationally‐Representative Health and Retirement Study
Background The Health and Retirement Study (HRS) has been central to identifying social isolation as a key determinant of health among older adults. However, prior HRS social isolation measures have...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Most population health surveillance efforts focus on mortality and disability rather than pain.

TIME-AD’s Dr. Yulin Yang analyzed 24 years of data to understand chronic pain prevalence and trends in urban, suburban, and rural areas of American adults aged 55+.

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October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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In the United States, today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay. We’re thinking about what can we do to help our #Indigenous communities age well.

#HealthForAll
October 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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🧠 Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay - a reminder of how mental health connects to overall brain health.

At TIME-AD, we’re advancing research on how depression and its treatment shape brain health and risk of #dementia. Read about it here: www.time-ad.org/projects/oce...
October 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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👁️ In recognition of #WorldSightDay tomorrow, we’re spotlighting our research on how sensory impairments influence dementia risk, and whether treatments like cataract surgery could help reduce that risk.

🔗 Learn more: www.time-ad.org/projects/sus...
October 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week 🧠

This year’s theme, Building Connection, highlights the power of meaningful connections for mental health. At TIME-AD, we study how depression, treatment, and social isolation shape dementia risk.

Read about it here: www.time-ad.org/projects
October 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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📊 In TIME-AD’s latest publication, researchers combined test scores across two cohorts reflecting a range of backgrounds to understand drivers of differences in cognitive aging.

🧠 Read the article here: tinyurl.com/43ss93ry

#EpiSky #NeuroSky
October 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Today, on #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we celebrate the important role that older adults play in our families, communities, and societies.

At TIME-AD, we’re striving for a dementia-free future by studying how to reduce risks and support healthy brain aging 🌍
October 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Did you know❓

There are estimated to be over 55 million people worldwide living with #dementia.

TIME-AD examines various interventions that could help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Learn about our work: www.time-ad.org

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September 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM