Heather Whitson: Caring for the Aging Brain

Geriatrician Dr. Heather Whitson says the future of research on the aging brain offers hope for a better quality of life for seniors, not just in warding off dementia but also strengthening the body’s overall health.

“For me, the true north is to help people maintain function, independence, quality of life and resilience,” she said.

Whitson is Duke School of Medicine Distinguished Professor in Neuroscience, the director of the Duke Center for