Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

11/30/2025

“We are really trying to arrest this disease and ultimately prevent it. Your support enables the research that’s groundbreaking.” - Director Andy Saykin

This Tuesday, Dec. 2 is a global day dedicated to giving back. We have put together a short video explaining what giving does for our center.

Gifts to the Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (IADRC) at the Indiana University School of Medicine support both critical research and educational ...

11/25/2025

New research from the IADRC published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia confirms that a short, 15-item "MIND diet screener" is a valid and effective way to measure how well someone is eating for brain health.

INTRODUCTION Higher adherence to the Mediterranean-DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet has been associated with reduced Alzheimer's di...

11/20/2025

Dementia is not a single disease. It is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that affect memory, thinking, and daily function.

Under this umbrella are several types, including:
Alzheimer’s disease (the most common form), Vascular dementia, Frontotemporal dementia, Early-onset dementia, and others

Each type of dementia has different causes and symptoms, but all involve changes in how the brain works.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, dementia describes a set of symptoms that interfere with daily life, often caused by brain cell damage that affects communication between cells.

11/20/2025

We loved having you! If anyone is interested in seeing Kevin and Kelly's speech or any other speech from the Martin Symposium, visit: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLflFTfLTVMWXfZ07iCX9Ag56SwRixPK5m&si=LkvmtN9iSUHi-6z8

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.