Surprise Public Library: ASU OLLI: 094 | The Compelling & Dramatic Advantages of the Aging Brain

Neuroscience findings now support that we can grow new neurons and connections in our brains as we age. This is a spectacularly new and exciting scientific finding. During this course Dan Steininger, former CEO, author and professional speaker, will discuss what is called “crystallized intelligence” of the mature brain in decision-making. We will explore why we forget things more often as we age and how little that means. This course will delve into the critical activities we can adopt to strengthen and grow our brains as we age to pursue a creative life. It will also explore the world of “emotional intelligence” and how we can leverage our accumulated wisdom to control and manage inevitable emotions that impact us, such as anger, sadness, love, etc. It will also help attendees understand our most important molecule, dopamine, that drives all human behavior and how the mature brain can manage and control dopaminergic urges.

THURSDAY MARCH 14, 2024 AT 1:00PM
THURSDAY MARCH 21, 2024 AT 1:00PM
THURSDAY MARCH 28, 2024 AT 1:00PM