The Mature Mind

The Positive Power of the Aging Brain

By: Gene Cohen

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Paperback | 26 December 2006 | Edition Number 1

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The Golden Years are being redefined. The fastest-growing segment of the population, those beyond the age of fifty, are no longer content to simply cope with the losses of age. Mental acuity and vitality are becoming a life-long pursuit. Now, the science of the mind is catching up with the Baby Boom generation. In this landmark book, renowned psychiatrist Gene Cohen challenges the long-held belief that our brain power inevitably declines as we age, and shows that there are actually positive changes taking place in our minds. Based on the latest studies of the brain, as well as moving stories of men and women in the second half of life, The Mature Mind reveals for the first time how we can continue to grow and flourish. Cohen's groundbreaking theory-the first to elaborate on the psychology of later life-describes how the mind gives us "inner pushes" and creates new opportunities for positive change throughout adult life. He shows how we can jump-start that growth at any age and under any circumstances, fine-tuning as we go, actively building brain reserves and new possibilities. The Mature Mind offers a profoundly different and intriguing look at ourselves, challenging old assumptions, raising bold new questions, and providing exciting answers grounded in science and the realities of everyday life.

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"Old dogs can learn new tricks... Drawing on the results of two groundbreaking studies, Cohen illustrates that the years after age 65 are anything but 'retiring', and that creativity, intellectual growth and more satisfying relationships can blossom at any age." Publishers Weekly"

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Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xiii
The Power of Older Minds	p. 1
Harnessing Developmental Intelligence	p. 29
The Second Half of Life: Phases I and II	p. 51
The Second Half of Life: Phases III and IV	p. 75
Cognition, Memory, and Wisdom	p. 93
Cultivating Social Intelligence	p. 115
Reinventing Retirement	p. 135
Creativity and Aging	p. 167
Notes	p. 183
Other Useful Resources	p. 203
Index	p. 225
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