Dr. Elizabeth Chrastil recently spoke at the 34th Annual Southern California Alzheimer’s Disease Research Conference, where she discussed sex differences in spatial navigation during early aging and Alzheimer’s disease. The conference focused on Sex and Gender in Dementia Research and Care, and covered a wide range of topics related to this theme. The conference also addressed the differential burdens faced by sexual and gender minority caregivers of people with dementia. Overall, Dr. Chrastil’s talk focusing on sex differences in spatial navigation in early aging and Alzheimer’s disease at the conference offers a unique lens and perspective on the behavioral symptoms beyond that of traditional cognitive assessments, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the disease and its impact on individuals.
