In Full Bloom

Your brain power doesn't have to decline as you age. In Full Bloom celebrates the older brain and its unique capabilities, while offering practical advice to maintain and accentuate its attributes. Tap into the tips offered in this book to keep your brain in peak working condition, decade after decade. Based on the five-step Brain Education method and the latest findings in neuroscience, it is a guide to getting the most out of your later life by using the brain to its maximum potential. Each of the five steps challenges you to reconsider old habits and assumptions that affect brain fitness. This unique self-improvement book begins with an examination of the important interconnection between body and brain, providing a fully-illustrated series of body and brain exercises to keep both in top condition. It then explores the brain's remarkable ability to evolve, adapt, and learn at any age. Challenging activities are provided to promote mental quickness and to enhance and support brain health throughout life. The book also helps you view the importance of the brain regarding emotional patterns and personal identity. In short, this is a book about using the brain's natural abilities to create a happy, productive life in one's later years.