Aug 21, 2023
THIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the effect of aging on brain functions, affecting many attributes of cognition, like memory and processing speed; and on the importance of recognizing the early warning signs of dementia for early treatment.
Today’s guest is neuropsychiatrist and creator of the SAGE test, Dr. Douglas Scharre
Episode Timeline:
0:11 Intro to this episode
3:19 Aging and memory loss
6:33 Distinguishing between normal aging and dementia.
11:23 The SAGE Test (Self Administered Gerocognitive Examination) and its benefits
15:38 Why use the SAGE test?
19:36 Differentiation of forms of dementia
24:38 Lifestyle changes for healthy mind and healthy body
27:42 New biomarkers for Alzheimer’s
32:17 The genetics of Alzheimer’s
37:56 Best ways to challenge your brain
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Scharre
is board certified in neurology, behavioral neurology and
neuropsychiatry with special interests in cognitive assessment,
degenerative dementias and dementia-related behaviors. He joined
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center faculty in the
Department of Neurology in 1993. Dr. Scharre’s publications cover
a broad range within the area of cognitive neurology including
dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease,
Huntington's disease and much more. His research also covers
neuropsychiatric aspects of disease, biomarkers, functional neuro-imaging and
treatment of behavioral disturbances in dementia.
Learn more about Dr. Scharre’s work here:
https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/neurological-institute/researchers/douglas-scharre-md
Access the SAGE test to check yourself at home: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/brain-spine-neuro/memory-disorders/sage
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