Name
“Aging and Your Brain: What’s Normal, What’s Not?” Experts share secrets to staying sharp.
Date & Time
Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speakers
MODERATOR: Tara Narula, M.D., FACC,
Assistant Professor, Cardiology Zucker School of Medicine; Associate Director, Lenox Hill Women’s Heart Programs; and CBS News Senior Medical Correspondent
Gayatri Devi, M.D., M.S., FAAN, FACP, Neurologist, Park Avenue Neurology
Jessica Caldwell, Ph.D., Director, Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention, Center at Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Eseosa Ighodaro, M.D, Ph.D., Neurology Resident Physician and Neuroscientist, Mayo Clinic
Gayatri Devi, M.D., M.S., FAAN, FACP, Neurologist, Park Avenue Neurology
Jessica Caldwell, Ph.D., Director, Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention, Center at Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Eseosa Ighodaro, M.D, Ph.D., Neurology Resident Physician and Neuroscientist, Mayo Clinic
Description
Is it okay to forget where you put your keys? What about your friend’s last name? Many of us notice changes in our brains as we age, and women in particular are more at risk of developing dementia. So when should you actually be concerned, and can you prevent problems in the first place? Knowing how hormonal shifts and other issues impact your brain can help you better navigate your health and learn ways to maintain a healthy brain. Hear from the experts about:
- Normal signs of aging vs. signs of dementia
- Risk factors for Alzheimer’s and ways to reduce your risk
- Simple tips to maintain a healthy brain
- Sex differences and health disparities in prevention and detection of dementia