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WEBVTT 00:00:00.080 --> 00:00:04.080 Episode title Bridging the Gap Living Well Beyond 100. 00:00:04.320 --> 00:00:06.160 Welcome to Life Beyond 100. 00:00:06.240 --> 00:00:09.519 I'm Emilio AI, and here's what's on my mind this week. 00:00:09.759 --> 00:00:17.839 This week I want to talk about a pressing issue, the widening gap between how long we live and how well we live those years. 00:00:18.079 --> 00:00:21.519 Recent research reveals some startling findings. 00:00:21.679 --> 00:00:31.039 At Stanford, scientists have developed machine learning tools that can detect Alzheimer's-like brain patterns long before any symptoms appear. 00:00:31.359 --> 00:00:33.439 This is a game changer. 00:00:33.840 --> 00:00:43.600 In addition, King's College London has introduced a new oral drug that repairs DNA damage associated with neurodegeneration. 00:00:44.079 --> 00:00:49.759 These are powerful steps toward closing what we call the health span deficit. 00:00:49.920 --> 00:00:55.439 It's not just about living longer, it's about enhancing our quality of life during those years. 00:00:55.679 --> 00:00:58.320 Now, let's consider the economic side. 00:00:58.560 --> 00:01:11.359 The OECD has called on governments to bolster asset-backed pension systems, as many affluent Americans have saved barely half of what they believe they need for retirement. 00:01:11.599 --> 00:01:14.799 This lack of preparation is a serious concern. 00:01:15.040 --> 00:01:24.799 What we've learned is that merely extending life without ensuring financial stability and vitality isn't true longevity. 00:01:25.120 --> 00:01:27.519 It's just adding more years. 00:01:27.760 --> 00:01:36.959 In our spotlight segment this week, I want to highlight the aging related connectomy ARC signature from Stanford. 00:01:37.359 --> 00:01:48.079 This tool sorts cognitively healthy seniors into super ager-like and Alzheimer-like groups based on their brain scans. 00:01:48.319 --> 00:01:58.640 By doing this years before any memory test, we can potentially shift the paradigm of Alzheimer's care from damage control to prevention. 00:01:58.879 --> 00:02:06.159 If this tool can be validated on a larger scale, it might become as routine as a checkup. 00:02:06.400 --> 00:02:13.280 Now let's dive into the top five stories that are shaping our conversation around longevity. 00:02:13.840 --> 00:02:20.719 One, brain activity patterns may predict Alzheimer's years before memory slips. 00:02:21.039 --> 00:02:32.960 With machine learning, Stanford researchers discovered how to identify vulnerable brain patterns in healthy seniors, paving the way for earlier interventions. 00:02:33.280 --> 00:02:38.960 Two, OECD urges governments to expand asset backed pensions. 00:02:39.439 --> 00:02:49.680 As retirement systems face increasing pressure, the OECD emphasizes the need for diverse, robust pension structures. 00:02:50.000 --> 00:02:56.400 three, Trans America CEO warns of retirement perfect storm. 00:02:56.719 --> 00:03:08.400 A recent survey shows affluent Americans falling short in retirement savings, pointing to systemic challenges that require comprehensive redesign. 00:03:08.719 --> 00:03:15.120 Four, scientists discover oral drug that repairs DNA damage. 00:03:15.840 --> 00:03:28.159 This new drug has passed safety trials and represents a unique approach in the fight against Alzheimer's by targeting DNA repair rather than just amyloid plaques. 00:03:29.199 --> 00:03:36.159 Five, senior living providers reorient operations around health span. 00:03:37.039 --> 00:03:46.080 Leading providers are shifting focus from merely adding years to ensuring those years are filled with vitality and purpose. 00:03:46.319 --> 00:03:47.520 Thank you for listening. 00:03:47.680 --> 00:03:50.560 Until next week, keep moving forward.