Discover the Brain Science Behind SuperAgers with Cassidy Doyle

Cassidy Doyle is a Doctoral Candidate in the Aging Studies at the University of South Florida. 

Her work focuses on cognitive aging, particularly the factors that can be modified to prevent Alzheimer's disease. 

We delve into her fascinating research on 'super-agers,' individuals aged 80 and above with memory capabilities comparable to much younger people.

Cassidy also shares her personal journey, experiences as a teen caregiver, and the findings from her recent publication on the cognitive aging of Hispanic older adults. 

Tune in to learn more about what contributes to successful aging, the modifiable factors that may help preserve memory and cognitive function, and insightful takeaways to apply to your own brain health.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Cassidy Doyle

01:04 Cassidy's Background and Personal Journey

02:07 Discovering Cognitive Aging and Dementia

05:05 Understanding Super Agers

05:52 Identifying and Researching Super Agers

08:49 Cognitive Reserve and Brain Health

13:48 Lifestyle Factors of Super Agers

16:48 Emotional and Psychological Traits of Super Agers

18:50 Cassidy's Recent Research on Hispanic Super Agers

25:55 Implications for Cognitive Aging and Brain Health

27:35 Rapid Fire Questions and Key Takeaways

Resources

• Join the SuperAging Research Program https://www.brain.northwestern.edu/join/SuperAging.html

• Explore Cassidy Doyle’s research paper “Correlates of SuperAging in Two Population-Based Samples of Hispanic Older Adults” online https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/article/79/6/gbae058/7641658?login=false