TIME-AD will be attending the 2026 #PsyMCA conference in Tahoe, California! This year’s meeting focuses on advances in algorithms for diagnosing cognitive impairment and dementia: psymca.org We hope to see you there!

📢 ICYMI: A recent TIME-AD study explored whether reducing loneliness could help preserve memory function in later life. 🔗 Read it here: academic.oup.com/aje/advance-... #NeuroSky

Estimating the effects of hypothetical loneliness interventions on memory function among middle-aged and older adults in the United States

Abstract. Loneliness is associated with faster memory decline in mid- and late life, but it remains unclear whether interventions to ameliorate loneliness

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🧠 Today is #WorldBrainDay! Better brain health starts with better research. At TIME-AD, our investigators are developing new methods to study cognitive aging and dementia, building the evidence needed to improve prevention and care. Explore our latest research: www.time-ad.org/publications

🔬 Research Reflections: Annie Pederson "The most rewarding part has honestly been the people." Annie, a BU Research Fellow and TIME-AD Investigator, values collaborating with researchers who share a passion for improving public health. 🔗 www.time-ad.org/annie-pederson

A great week at #AAIC2026! Thank you to @alzassociation.bsky.social for the opportunity to share, connect, and learn alongside the global dementia research community. 📸 Kendra Sims presented her research on neighborhood factors and racial disparities in cognitive decline.

TIME-AD is at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in London! 📸 Shelli Vodovozov presented her research on the association between high-impact pain and neuroimaging measures of brain health in a diverse cohort. #AAIC2026

An update from #MELODEM2026: TIME-AD investigator Eleanor Hayes Larson presented research on how different dementia classification algorithms influence dementia identification and reversion rates in the Health and Retirement Study. And between sessions, we met Uma 🐶, a highlight of the week!

🔬 Happy #ResearchAppreciationDay! We're celebrating the TIME-AD investigators advancing dementia research. A big thank you to the National Institute on Aging for supporting this work. Meet some of the researchers behind TIME-AD: www.time-ad.org/scientist-sp...

Congrats to Dr. Willa Brenowitz on helping Guest Edit the Special Collection on Sensory Changes in ADRD, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring. The collection highlights studies on sensory loss and changes as predictors of ADRD: tinyurl.com/5f5syey3

Next week, TIME-AD will be at the #MELODEM Annual Meeting. MELODEM brings together researchers advancing methods for studying dementia and cognitive decline. 🔗 Learn about MELODEM: sites.bu.edu/melodem/about/

It’s been a great few days at #SER2026! TIME-AD researchers have been sharing work on causal inference, cognitive aging, alcohol use, dementia, and more. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our posters for thoughtful discussions, we’ve loved the conversations so far! #DementiaResearch

#SER2026 starts today! The TIME-AD team has officially made it to Phoenix, Arizona, looking forward to engaging in conversations around epidemiologic methods, evidence triangulation, and advancing research in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Today is Juneteenth. We’re committed to listening, learning, and reflecting on the histories and experiences that shape our communities and research. At TIME-AD, this reinforces our commitment to rigorous research that strengthens impact across populations. #Juneteenth

How does loneliness affect brain health? A recent TIME-AD study examined whether reducing loneliness could help protect memory function in older adults. Check it out: academic.oup.com/aje/advance-... #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Today marks the start of Loneliness Awareness Week 💙 Social isolation has been linked to increased risk of dementia. TIME-AD is researching how social isolation and interventions to reduce it may impact ADRD risk. Learn more: www.time-ad.org/projects/car...

🌟 Scientist Spotlight: Annie Pederson Annie works on TIME-AD’s Project 2, exploring how depression may affect memory, thinking, and dementia risk, as well as how depressive symptoms relate to biological signs of Alzheimer’s disease. 🔗 Learn more about Annie: www.time-ad.org/annie-pederson

The countdown to SER 2026 is on! TIME-AD is excited to attend next week’s Society for Epidemiologic Research Annual Meeting and join conversations advancing epidemiologic methods and ADRD research. See you at #SER2026!

ICYMI 📌 A recent editorial by Dr. Willa Brenowitz explores how bias may shape the link between hearing impairment and cognitive decline. This is key for understanding whether treating hearing loss can help prevent or delay dementia. 🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month 🧠 Explore resources on healthy brain ageing, such as the Alzheimer’s Association’s “10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain”: www.alz.org/help-support... Thank you to the National Institute on Aging for supporting TIME-AD’s work advancing Alzheimer’s research.

💡As #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth concludes, we’re highlighting the link between mental and brain health. Untreated depression is a modifiable risk factor for dementia, and chronic pain can increase that risk. 🌐 TIME-AD studies these links to reduce dementia disparities: tinyurl.com/2s5sehkt

TIME-AD’s Willa Brenowitz, PhD, MPH and Kristine Yaffe, MD helped put together a Special Issue on Sensory Loss in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease 🧠 Check it out: journals.sagepub.com/toc/alza/110...

Did you know? According to the @alzassociation.bsky.social, Alzheimer's disease begins 20+ years before memory loss develops. By the time of diagnosis, brain changes have been happening for decades. Early research and awareness can change that. 🧠 #Dementia #BrainHealth #AlzheimersAssociation

🔬How reliable is scientific evidence? Led by Sarah Ackley, TIME-AD used ChatGPT models to analyze statistical metadata from 10s of thousands of studies, uncovering patterns in p-values and bias, and benchmarked LLMs against expert review to assess accuracy, consistency, and scalability.

May is AAPI Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the cultures and contributions of AAPI communities and reflect on the experiences that shape them. At TIME-AD, we’re committed to advancing research that better represents and serves all. #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPI

May is Older Americans Month, and Speech & Hearing Awareness Month 🧠 Sensory impairments affect up to 40% of older adults and are linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk. TIME-AD evaluates whether treating them can reduce dementia risk and health inequities. 🔗 www.time-ad.org/projects/sus...

Excited for today’s MPH Fellows Research Presentation at BU! TIME-AD presenters: Vishwa Desai, Remy Mosaheb, Niharika Sharma, Hillary Tran, Jannatul Naym, Arda Terterian, Tiffany Mai, Aayushi Pagnis, Afzalbek Fayzullaev, and Rhea Dcunha. Open to BUSPH staff & students- we hope to see you there!

🧠 Alzheimer’s was first identified in 1906 by Alois Alzheimer. Since then, research has advanced substantially. Here are some key milestones in ADRD research: tinyurl.com/2sfwxjtx 🔬 At TIME-AD, we integrate evidence across studies to identify interventions that may help prevent dementia.

Alzheimer’s & Brain Research Milestones | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's, brain and dementia research milestones – track key advances in treatments, clinical trials, raising awareness and setting a national agenda.

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🚨We started an evidence triangulation starter pack, bringing together some of the top voices on Bluesky sharing insights on epidemiology, causal inference, and research methods: go.bsky.app/2neDAbe Do you have suggestions for accounts to add? Let us know!

🔬 Research Reflections: Dima L. Chaar, PhD, MHI Dima began her dementia research through her dissertation, integrating genetic, epigenetic, and socio-contextual data to study dementia pathways. She now advances cognitive aging research as a TIME-AD Investigator. 🔗 www.time-ad.org/dima-chaar

Did you know? 🤔 According to @alzheimersresearchuk.org, alcohol is one of 14 modifiable risk factors that could prevent up to 45% of dementia cases. At TIME-AD, we're working to better quantify that risk. 🔗 Learn about our work: tinyurl.com/5fhnhrpb #AlcoholAwarenessMonth