Dr Connor Richardson - Reserve, Resilience, and Protective Factors PIA Year in Review Recap

Dr Connor Richardson narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Connor reflects on the latest advancements in dementia research, focusing on cognitive reserve and resilience. Connor revisits seminal papers and discussions from a recent webinar moderated by Harriet Demnitz-King of University College London, highlighting the complexities of defining and measuring cognitive reserve. The discussions explored various theories and mechanisms such as Brain Maintenance and Brain Reserve, with a particular emphasis on resilience in maintaining cognitive functions despite aging and disease. Key findings from the year include the role of astrocyte reactivity in Alzheimer's disease and the protective influence of educational attainment on dementia, showcasing both new insights and persistent challenges in the field. The review underscores ongoing debates and the introduction of novel approaches in studying cognitive decline, suggesting a promising direction for future research. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-reserve-resilience-protective-factors-pia-year-in-review-recap/ Don’t forget, you can get involved in the RRPF PIA by joining ISTAART and get access to previous webinars! -- Dr Connor Richardson is a Neuro-epidemiology Research Associate (soon to be NIHR Research Fellow) in the Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute. Connor is the research statistician for the Cognitive Function and Ageing studies (CFAS) multi-centre population cohort. His research interest lies in using advanced statistical modelling and machine learning to measure dementia risk. Connor blogs about his research, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and sometimes his Pomapoo’s. -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher