Frailty and Dementia Risk and Prevention
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Dr. Kenneth Rockwood unpacks the impact of frailty on cardiovascular and cognitive health, highlighting his Clinical Frailty Index as a game-changer in assessment and care. He explores personalized dementia prevention strategies, emphasizing lifestyle, diet, and social connectivity for healthier aging.
About the episode:
In this episode, internationally recognized geriatrician Dr. Kenneth Rockwood reveals the critical impact of frailty on cardiovascular health and dementia risk in aging populations. He explores how chronic inflammation, long-term genetic predispositions, and lifestyle behaviors intersect with frailty and contribute to cognitive impairment, and explains how his groundbreaking Clinical Frailty Index can help health care professionals evaluate and address frailty more effectively. Dr. Rockwood also provides valuable insights into dementia prevention strategies, stressing personalized interventions tailored to individual risk profiles. He discusses physical health, diet, cognitive training, and social connectivity as keys to mitigating frailty and enhancing quality of life in later years.
About the series:
Atria’s Vanguard Symposia is a lecture series where some of the world’s most compelling researchers translate leading-edge science into medicine. In each episode, top experts share breakthrough science about preventive health care, dive deep into headline-grabbing topics, and take you beyond the buzzwords to explain the latest in longevity science. Our show will arm you with practical information and the tools of discernment to cut through the hype and understand what matters most.
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