Brain health, and the risk for developing dementia, is influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, age, other health conditions, and lifestyle. This episode will explain the differences between dementia-related illnesses and regular age-related memory slowdown, describe the different types of dementia-related illnesses, explain how lifestyle choices impact dementia risk, and steps people can take to protect their brain health.

Professor and Semmes Foundation Distinguished University Chair in Neurobiology, University of Texas at San Antonio

AFA Medical, Scientific, & Memory Screening Advisory Board Member

AFA Fireside Chat: Dementia Diagnosis Roadmap: Unraveling Brain Health