Aging Resources

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of National Institute of Health, provides leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination and other programs relevant to aging and older adults.  NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease research. 



Publications on Health & Aging are available may be ordered for free or downloaded from the website.



For resources about health and aging, call the NIA Information Center, call 800-222-2225, TTY 800-222-4225 or email niaic@nia.nih.gov.

For information about Alzheimer's disease and services near you, call the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center at 800-438-4380 or email adear@nia.nih.gov.