90.3 WCPN ideastream®: Keeping The Brain Agile While Aging

The Sound of Ideas®

Keeping The Brain Agile While Aging

Friday, July 17, 2009
Topics: Other
Download Audio Download  RSS RSS  Podcast Podcast  Link Short URL  Share Share

No matter your age, it's very frustrating to misplace your keys. But when older adults can't find the house, well, that's a more severe form of memory loss. Memory loss may be a natural part of aging but researchers are discovering new strategies to maintain a healthy memory and brain function as we age. One new approach is developing in Cleveland. It's The Brain Emporium and offers seniors a special lab with activities specifically geared to improve retention while promoting social interaction. Researchers say both are vital to strengthing memory. We'll hear how The Brain Emporium works and learn how the brain ages, Friday morning at 9 on The Sound of Ideas.

Guests

Dr. Randolph Schiffer, Director, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Professor T.J. McCallum, Clinical Geropsychologist, Case Western Reserve University & Director, The Brain Emporium, Fairhill Center for Aging
Erin Lea, Graduate Student in Clinical Pyschology, Case Western Reserve University & Coordinator, The Brain Emporium, Fairhill Center for Aging
Jo Rich, a very wise and young 89 year old

Additional Information

Cleveland Brain Emporium Designed to Help Senior Citizens Exercise their Minds, by Brie Zeltner, The Plain Dealer

Leave a Comment

Please note that all comments must adhere to ideastream's discussion rules and terms of use. The comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of ideastream or its employees. Name:

Email:

Comment:

Please enter the word you see in the image below:



Live Video Stream

Watch the Sound of Ideas live

Watch the Sound of Ideas during the broadcast - view now! Live video stream available during normal broadcast, Mon-Fri, 9-10 AM (EST).

Interact with The Sound of Ideas

Call in during the program: Local 216-578-0903 or toll-free 866-578-0903

Subscribe to The Sound of Ideas podcast. Details here.

Get our updates on Twitter @soundofideas.

Want to have the Last Word? Call us at 216-916-6397 or send an email.

Suggest a Show!

>> The Sound of Ideas Home

Recent & Upcoming Programs

Monday, February 1:
The Taxman Cometh

Tuesday, February 2:
Next Stop, Columbus

Wednesday, February 3:
Underwater Nation

Thursday, February 4:
Reporters’ Roundtable

Friday, February 5:
Science Cafe: Fingerprints

Monday, February 8:
From Mad Men to Twitter Feeds: How Advertising is Evolving

Tuesday, February 9:
The Road to Reform

>> The Sound of Ideas Home