Tackling Dementia From Every Angle

The University of Texas at Austin boasts some of the top scholars exploring dementia-related subjects. These include social conditions that support brain health, neurological aspects that contribute to brain-cell resilience or decline, and technology that helps people live independently as they age. More than 100 researchers at UT engage in the study of aging, working across disciplines to tackle one of society’s most pressing health challenges. What you learn — or don’t learn — in school may create ripple effects that affect your brain health decades down the road. As a result, someone who was fortunate enough to obtain a high-quality education may be in better shape in terms of brain health than someone who obtained a lower-quality education.