Healthy Brain Aging: Opportunities and Challenges
2024

Healthy Brain Aging: Opportunities and Challenges

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Author Information

Author(s): Andrew Sixsmith, Sylvain Moreno, Holland, White, Fang, Boot, Dilanchian, Kalantari

Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US

Hypothesis

Can preventative measures improve brain health and delay cognitive decline as people age?

Conclusion

Implementing real-world solutions to address modifiable risk factors may help delay or prevent cognitive decline and dementia.

Supporting Evidence

  • Dementia and cognitive decline are major challenges for society.
  • There are no effective treatments for dementia, but preventative measures can help.
  • Community organizations can play a role in promoting healthy aging.
  • Technologies like extended reality may support healthy brain aging.

Takeaway

This study looks at ways to help older people keep their brains healthy and avoid problems like dementia by making smart choices and using technology.

Methodology

The symposium includes four papers discussing various aspects of brain health and aging.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1183

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