{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"FB 118 Dr. Douglas Scharre: Alzheimer's ? or Simply Aging ?","description":"THIS FLASHBACK FRIDAY EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the effect of aging on&amp;nbsp; brain functions, affecting many attributes of cognition, like memory and processing speed; and on the importance of recognizing the&amp;nbsp;early warning signs of dementia for early treatment. Today\u2019s guest is neuropsychiatrist and creator of the SAGE test,&amp;nbsp; Dr. Douglas Scharre. Dr. Scharre&amp;nbsp; is board certified in neurology, behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry with special interests in cognitive assessment, degenerative dementias and dementia-related behaviors. He joined The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center faculty in the Department of Neurology in 1993. Dr.&amp;nbsp; Scharre\u2019s publications cover a broad range within the area of cognitive neurology including dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia,&amp;nbsp; Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and much more.&amp;nbsp; His research also covers neuropsychiatric aspects of disease,&amp;nbsp; biomarkers,&amp;nbsp; functional neuro-imaging and treatment of behavioral disturbances in dementia. Episode Timeline: 0:11 Intro to this episode 3:19 Aging and memory loss 6:33 Distinguishing between normal aging and dementia. 11:23 The SAGE Test (Self Administered Gerocognitive Examination) and its benefits 15:38 Why use the SAGE test?&amp;nbsp; 19:36&amp;nbsp; Differentiation of forms of dementia 24:38 Lifestyle changes for healthy mind and healthy body 27:42 New biomarkers for Alzheimer\u2019s 32:17 The genetics of Alzheimer\u2019s 37:56 Best ways to challenge your brain Learn more about Dr. Scharre\u2019s work&amp;nbsp;here:  https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/neurological-institute\/researchers\/douglas-scharre-md Access the SAGE test to check yourself&amp;nbsp; at home:  https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/brain-spine-neuro\/memory-disorders\/sage Get to know Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch website: https:\/\/www.askdrgill.com\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gillian.lockitch\/  LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gillianlockitch\/  X:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/twitter.com\/GilliansReviews To get your copy of&amp;nbsp;Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably&amp;nbsp;click&amp;nbsp;here&amp;nbsp; And if you have not already done so, I would love you to follow, rate and review the show. ","author_name":"Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,","author_url":"https:\/\/askdrgill.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27705546\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202292855"}