Vanguard Estates: The Future of the Aging Brain

In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the real science, policy, economics, law and ethics that inspired the events of Vanguard Estates. Today: what even is dementia, and why can’t we cure it? Guests: Dr. Malú Gámez Tansey — professor of neuroscience and neurology at the University of Florida, and the co-director of the Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease Dr. Tia Powell — psychiatrist and the director of the Center for Bioethics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine , author of the book Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End . Charles Piller — investigative reporter at Science magazine Dr. Tanisha Hill-Jarrett — neuropsychologist and postdoctoral fellow at UCSF Dr. Margot Kushel — professor of medicine at UCSF and the director of the Center for Vulnerable Populations and the Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative Kate Swaffer : activist & author, co-founder of Dementia Alliance International Nikki : care partner & founder of A Log Cabin in Brooklyn → → → Further reading & resources here! ← ← ← Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outro music is by Hussalonia . The episode art is by Mattie Lubchansky . Get in touch: Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // info@flashforwardpod.com Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox

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Vanguard Estates: The Future of the Aging Brain is an episode from Flash Forward.

This episode is 46:14 long.

This episode was published on Nov 14, 2022.

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