The Mature Mind - by Gene D Cohen (Paperback)

About the Book

Based on the latest studies of the brain, as well as moving stories of men and women in the second half of life, this text reveals how the mind creates new opportunities for positive change throughout adult life. That growth can be jump-started at any age and under any circumstances, actively building brain reserves and new possibilities.

Book Synopsis

The Mature Mind delivers good news for those in the second half of life, with an extraordinary account of cutting-edge neuroscience, groundbreaking psychology, fascinating vignettes from history and case studies, and practical advice for personal growth strategies. Gene Cohen, a renowned psychiatrist and gerontologist, draws from more than thirty years of research to show that surprising positive changes in our brains have the powerful potential to enhance, not diminish, our lives after fifty.

About the Author

Gene Cohen, M.D., PH.D., is a founder of the National Institute on Aging and is currently Director of the Center of Aging, Health & Humanities at George Washington University. He is the author of The Creative Age. Cohen has been interviewed on the "Today" show, in the New York Times, TIME, and Newsweek, among other programs and publications. He lives in Kensington, Maryland.