NIA Cog Health & Older Adults
An NIA page on maintaining cognitive health in older adults, covering physical health, diet, exercise, mental engagement, social connection, and medication effects on the brain.
A National Institute on Aging (NIA) page covering cognitive health in older adults, explaining how genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors affect thinking and memory. The page outlines seven key areas for supporting cognitive health: managing physical health, controlling blood pressure, eating a healthy diet, staying physically active, keeping the mind engaged, maintaining social connections, and addressing mental health conditions. It also covers how certain medications can impair cognition in older adults. Each section references supporting research and links to related NIA resources. The page concludes with contact information for the NIA ADEAR Center, the Alzheimer's Association, and other dementia-focused organizations.