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Abbiategrasso Brain Bank Protocol for Collecting, Processing and Characterizing Aging Brains

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Published on: June 3, 2020

Investing in Late-Life Brain Capital.

Walter D Dawson¹, Erin Smith², Laura Booi²

¹Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.

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Summary

Older adults are undervalued, impacting their well-being. Optimizing late-life Brain Capital through investment and initiatives can enhance health and societal contributions.

Keywords:

Aging Brain health Innovation Mental disorders Neuroscience Psychiatry

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Gerontology
Neuroscience
Public Health

Background:

Older adults often face societal undervaluation and underappreciation.
This marginalization exacerbates challenges and overlooks the value of late life.
Positive aspects of aging are crucial for individual and societal well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel approach for enhancing health and well-being in older adults.
To introduce the concept of optimizing late-life Brain Capital.
To advocate for investment and initiatives in late-life Brain Capital.

Main Methods:

Conceptual framework development.
Literature review on aging, brain health, and societal value.
Proposal for strategic investment and initiative design.

Main Results:

Identified undervaluation as a significant barrier for older adults.
Conceptualized 'late-life Brain Capital' as a valuable asset.
Outlined a framework for optimizing this capital.

Conclusions:

Prioritizing late-life Brain Capital is essential for 21st-century demands.
Investing in and developing initiatives for late-life Brain Capital can elevate well-being.
Recognizing and optimizing the contributions of older adults benefits society.