399 Emily Rogalski: Distinguishing Super Agers--The Science of ExceptionalCognitive Health

399 Emily Rogalski: Distinguishing Super Agers--The Science of ExceptionalCognitive Health

Author: Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau September 23, 2026 Duration: 28:22

What can we learn from older adults who maintain remarkable memory and cognitive health well into their 80s and beyond? Dr. Emily Rogalski invites us into the fascinating science of SuperAgers—adults over 80 whose memory performance is comparable to people 20–30 years younger. As leader of the SuperAging Research Initiative at the University of Chicago,

Dr. Rogalski and her team study what allows some people to age remarkably well. She explains emerging findings in accessible language, including intriguing differences between women and men, and explores the protective factors that may contribute to exceptional cognitive health. She also talks about the interplay of genetics, lifestyle, environment, and brain biology—and what SuperAgers may teach us about healthy aging and Alzheimer’s disease.

Connect with Emily

Email: erogalski@uchicago.edu; Elizabeth.addison@bsd.uchicago.edu

Website SuperAging Research Initiative

THANKS TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSOR, AARP ILLINOIS a nonprofit,

nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to

choose how they live as they age. With nearly 1.7 million members in

Illinois, AARP volunteers advocate for better health, financial security and

stronger communities. Visit AARP.org/IL to learn more.


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