Journal of Aging and Geriatric MedicineISSN: 2576-3946

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Dorina Cadar Author

DorinaCadar@gmail.com

Subjects of specialization
Dementia; Mild cognitive impairment; Risk factors; Lifestyle behaviors; Biological mechanisms; Life course approach

Affiliation
Research Associate in Dementia, Department of Behavioural Health Sciences, University College London, Torrington Place, London, UK

Biography

Dorina Cadar Research Associate in Dementia, Department of Behavioural Health Sciences, University College London, Torrington Place, London, UK

Publications

Review Article Open Access

A Life Course Approach to Dementia Prevention

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Dorina Cadar

Across the world, there is an unprecedented growth in the number of older people, with clear implications for the prevalence of cognitive decline and dementia. This review discusses the global burden of dementia on individuals and societies around the world, as well as the risk factors associated with dementia and cognitive impairment from a life course approach. Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment are etiologically discussed with a particular focus on the role of modifiable lifestyle behaviors and their biological mechanisms. The early life period is likely to be the most critical for the development of cognitive reserve (learning, and education); the midlife period is particularly sensitive to lifestyle behaviors, environmental exposures, head trauma or... view more»

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