National Institute on Aging
Physical Addresses:
Bldg. 31 Rm 5C27
31 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
31 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
Mailing Addresses:
PO BOX 8250
SILVER SPRING, MD 20907
SILVER SPRING, MD 20907
Phone Numbers:
| Type | Phone Number | Extension | Notes |
|---|
| Main phone | (800) 222-2225 |
Operating Agency:
In Charge:
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, EST.
Eligibility:
None
Fees:
None
Intake Process:
Call for details
Program Licenses
Accessibility:
Not Applicable,
Languages:
English, Spanish,
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Last Updated:
12/18/2025
Program Description:
The National Institute on Aging seeks to understand the nature of aging and the aging process, and diseases and conditions associated with growing older, in order to extend the healthy, active years of life.
The Institute's mission is to:
-Support and conduct genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, social, and economic research on aging.
-Foster the development of research and clinician scientists in aging.
-Provide research resources.
-Disseminate information about aging and advances in research to the public, health care professionals, and the scientific community, among a variety of audiences.
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- Oversees the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)