BETHESDA, Maryland
United States
Antioch College
Georgetown University
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
PBS
WNET/THIRTEEN
Bear Republic Theatre
New York City
Santa Cruz, CA
Dr. Cohen and Dr. SabbaghStaying Sharp Forums
What are Staying Sharp Forums? -- The Staying Sharp initiative conducts four or five large Staying Sharp Forums per year at cities around the country. Each, Forum which attracts an audience of around 1,000 members and non-members, consists of a 75-minute moderated discussion among 3-4 neuroscientists. The neuroscientists are selected by the Dana Alliance for Brain initiatives. The discussion topics fall into three basic categories: 1) how the brain ages; 2) things that can go wrong with the brain (dementia and Alzheimer’s); and 3) what we can do through healthy brain behaviors to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and increase the change of cognitive improvement as we age. The discussion is followed by a 45 minutes Q & A session with the audience. The Staying Sharp Forums are supported through a generous grant from MetLife Foundation.
In 2009 Staying Sharp will hold Staying Sharp Forums in San Francisco (May 17) and at the Life @ 50+ event in Washington DC (September 5). The remaining three forums have yet to be confirmed, but we are looking at New York NY, Charlotte NC and San Antionio TX
The basic messages of the brain health presentations are built around a quote from Dr. Gene Cohen, found in his book "The Mature Mind." To paraphrase a bit, "The mature mind has the potential for ongoing growth, creativity and wisdom, if we can avoid disease and if we can take care of it." We focus on the good news in brain research on the dyamic "plasticity" of the brain at all ages. But also stress the two big caveats - we need to avoid disease and take care of the brain.
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