National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA)
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National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA)
@nacda-icpsr.bsky.social
NACDA is the aging archive within ICPSR at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. We offer access to data on aging populations at no cost to secondary researchers. Visit us at nacda-aging.org
How Caregiving Can Spark Health Anxiety
via Psychology Today
Individuals in caregiving roles often experience health-related anxiety. Here is how that might look and what can be done about it.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/am-i...
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
When an Older Loved One Is Hospitalized: What Families Should Know
via Psychology Today
Hospitals can be overwhelming environments, especially for older adults.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Steps to Take After a Dementia Diagnosis
via NIA
Dementia is a term for the loss of brain function to the point where it interferes with daily life. While receiving a dementia diagnosis can be challenging, understanding the condition and creating a support system can help you navigate the changes.
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Want to keep your brain from aging? Try a cognitive workout
via NPR, 11-minute listen
"The results of this 10-week study back earlier animal research showing that environments that stimulate the brain can increase levels of certain neurotransmitters."
www.npr.org/2025/11/17/n...
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Aging Trap: Why Big Plans Fail and Small Habits Win
via Psychology Today
What a new survey shows about the simple habits that support aging well.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/feed...
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and engaged with NACDA data at #GSA2025! We loved connecting with you. Keep the momentum going—explore our data and find your next project for #GSA2026! 🔗: www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/nacda/...
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#MotivationalMonday: Your next great aging research project starts today! Thanks for visiting us at #GSA2025—now dive into NACDA’s data, spark new ideas, and get ready for #GSA2026. You’ve got this! 💪📊 🔗: www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/nacda/...
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy #PublicationFriday! 📚✨
Looking for high-quality data to power your next aging research article? NACDA offers 1,600+ curated datasets ready for secondary analysis. Dive in, get inspired, and turn data into discoveries! 🔍📊
Explore more: www.icpsr.umich.edu/web/NACDA/se...
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Swing by Booth 319/321 at #GSA2025! ✨
Let’s brainstorm how NACDA’s 1,600+ aging datasets can fuel your next research paper. Whether you're exploring midlife, longevity, or social determinants, we’re here to help spark new ideas and guide your data search. 🔍💡📊
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Stop by Booth 319/321 to learn how NACDA supports aging research with 1,600+ datasets for secondary analysis. Come chat data, discover resources, and see how we can help power your next project. 🔍📊
Learn more: buff.ly/aOvV8Aj
#GSA2025
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Don’t miss it, #GSA2025! 📅
Mark your calendars for tomorrow’s symposium: Middle Age as a Window on Healthy Aging: 30 Years of MIDUS
🕗 Sat, Nov 15 • 8–9:30 AM ET
📍 Hynes, Room 101
Join longtime MIDUS scholars as they reflect on 30 years of groundbreaking aging research!
www.gsa2025.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Are you at #GSA2025? Come visit the NACDA booth! 🎉
Explore free aging & gerontology datasets, learn about our data services, and chat with our team. We’re here to support your research—plus we’ve got swag! Come say hi! 👋📊
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
What questions about aging intrigue you? At #GSA2025, drop by Booth 319/321 to see how NACDA’s rich collection of longitudinal data can help you answer them — from life course trajectories to later-life transitions and policy impact.
Learn more: www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/nacda/...
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Calling all researchers, students & practitioners: Visit NACDA at #GSA2025 and pick up some great swag while you learn how to access and analyse aging data with us. Your next project could start here! 💡
Learn more: www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/nacda/...
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Did you know? NACDA is the largest free public repository of aging-related datasets in the U.S., making it easier than ever to dive into health, behavior & aging across the lifespan. Swing by Booth 319/321 and let’s chat data! #GSA2025 #agingdata
Learn more: www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/nacda/...
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Welcome to Day 1 of #GSA2025! Visit us at Booth 319/321 to explore how NACDA is powering aging research with 1,600+ datasets for secondary analysis. Let’s unlock the story behind the numbers and drive meaningful aging science together. 🔍📊
Learn more: www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/nacda/...
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NACDA is heading to the GSA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting!
We’re excited to connect with researchers, data users, and the aging research community at this year’s conference. Stop by our booth to learn how NACDA can support your work with the world’s largest collection of aging-related data!
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Many factors can influence healthy aging. While some of these factors, such as genetics, are not within our control, research shows there are steps you can take to help manage your health as you age. Even making small changes in your daily life can help you live longer and better (NIA).
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem for older adults. The good news is that blood pressure can be controlled in most people (NIA).
Learn more: www.nia.nih.gov/health/high-...
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Don’t miss “Middle Age as a Window on Healthy Aging: The MIDUS Study Over 30 Years” at GSA 2025 (Sat, Nov 15, 8–9:30 AM ET). The original PIs reflect on 3 decades of insights into how midlife experiences shape resilience, health, and aging.
www.gsa2025.org
#GSA2025 #AgingResearch #MIDUS #NACDAData
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
At GSA 2025: “Marriage, Cohabitation, and Intimate Relationships in Later Life” (Thu, Nov 13, 12–1:30 PM ET). Using NSHAP data, researchers explore how marriage, retirement, intimacy, and even pets shape well-being in later life.
www.gsa2025.org

#GSA2025 #AgingResearch #NSHAP #NACDAData
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Depositing your data is an important step to pushing your field forward and helping other scholars. Don't know where to start? Check out our Deposit Checklist! We help researchers deposit data and try to make the process as easy as possible.
Learn more: buff.ly/3dVESF7
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
New NACDA Podcast Episode!

Join us for a 20-minute conversation with Dr. Seoyoun Kim, the new director of the NACDA Program on Aging at ICPSR. Dr. Kim’s work is advancing the science of aging and shaping the future of gerontological research.

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November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The NACDA team is heading to #GSA2025 in Boston! 🎉 Visit us at Booth 319/321 (Nov 12–15) to chat about aging data, research, and grab some NACDA swag. Explore datasets like NSHAP, MIDUS, HAALSI & more! 🧓📊 Learn more: nacda-aging.org #AgingResearch
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Green Generation: The Hidden Toll of ‘Natural’ Relief
via Psychology Today
Once a counterculture symbol, cannabis is now a marketed form of self-care, especially among older adults. But are its promises of relief masking hidden health risks? www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM