NACDA Program on Aging

The 13th Asian Conference on Aging & Gerontology (AGen2027)
March 31-April 4, 2027 | Tokyo, Japan & Online

Early Bird Abstract Submission Deadline: September 18, 2026
Final Abstract Submission Deadline: December 11, 2026

Submit early to take advantage of discounted registration rates.

A therapist reveals the emotional truths about aging no one warns you about
Via Yahoo! Creators
Psychotherapist Joyce Houser opens up about grief, invisibility, shame, and the surprising joys that come with growing older

A therapist reveals the emotional truths about aging no one warns you about A psychotherapist with 35 years of experience reveals the emotional truths about aging: grief, invisibility, shame, and what actually gets better.

Stay informed on the NIH research funding climate - attend the upcoming public conversation among NIH leadership on NIH's Unified Funding Strategy on August 14, 2026 - 10-11 a.m. ET via NIH videocast:

NIH VideoCast - Understanding NIH's Unified Funding Strategy: What the Research Community Needs to Know Public Webinar: This webinar aims to increase awareness and understanding of NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy, which is designed to support NIH Institutes and Centers to make informed, transparent, and flexible funding decisions. Targeted for members of the NIH extramural research community, NIH lea...

Immune cells cross blood-brain barrier during human aging
Via NIH

Immune cells cross blood-brain barrier during human aging Researchers found that some of the brain’s immune cells are replaced by immune cells from bone marrow as people age.

Social isolation harms the aging brain independently of loneliness
Via Psy Post

Social isolation harms the aging brain independently of loneliness New research reveals that physical social isolation harms the aging brain independently of subjective feelings of loneliness. Simulated public health interventions show that reconnecting isolated older adults can directly protect against cognitive decline.

is here! Get your data-related resources for your next paper, grant, conference proposal, and more here:

The National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA) NACDA - the aging archive within ICPSR, is funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and hosts data resources for secondary research at no cost.

Your Adult Child Doesn't Want Your Silence
via Psychology Today
Honesty isn't a fight—it's the relationship you've been skipping.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/liking-the-child-you-love/202608/your-adult-child-doesnt-want-your-silence

Normal Aging Brains Undergo Alteration, Not Deterioration
via Psychology Today
Healthy older brains may exceed some cognitive functions of young brains.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-changing-brain/202608/normal-aging-brains-undergo-alteration-not-deterioration

When Caring for Mom or Dad Divides a Family
via Psychology Today
A new survey finds that the stress of caring for aging parents can break sibling bonds.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brothers-sisters-strangers/202607/when-caring-for-mom-or-dad-divides-a-family

Aging Well at Any Age
via Psychology Today
Embracing the opportunity to thrive at every stage of life.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/logged-in-and-stressed-out/202607/aging-well-at-any-age