Understanding Brain Aging and Dementia: A Life Course ApproachAuthor :
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Published : Tuesday 7 July 2015
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A major new synthesis of the science behind dementia, identifying the genetic factors that contribute to the pace of aging and showing how behaviors starting in childhood can influence how we age.
The life course method compares an individual's long-life and late-life behaviors to gauge one's mental decay. Arguing the life course approach is the best and simplest model for tracking mental development, Lawrence J. Whalley unlocks the mysteries of brain functionality, illuminating the processes that affect the brain during aging, the causes behind these changes, and effective coping strategies. Whalley identifies the genetic factors that determine the pace of aging and the behaviors, starting in childhood, that influence how we age. Through vignettes, charts, and tables, he composes an accessible book for patients, family members, and caretakers struggling to make sense of a complex experience.
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