By Miriam Meza –
Did you know it takes longer to learn new things or memorize words by your mid-thirties? That your brain starts shrinking by your late twenties?
What if I told you that the Aurora Public Library can help you care for your brain? Those in attendance can find out in, “Caring for Your Aging Brain” at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 6 at the Aurora Public Library West Branch.
Rush Copley’s manager of neuroscience services, Deborah Brunelle, RN, will present a program about steps we all can take to improve brain health.
Brunelle will describe the brain, its functions and tell us how the brain ages from early childhood to adulthood. She will discuss what individuals can do to improve brain health, what to avoid, and how to challenge a brain.
Did you know that you can use processes such as association and first-letter cueing to boost your memory? Brunelle will teach us ways to use these methods to nurture our brains. Not only will she give us ways to keep our brains healthy, but how you can challenge yourself to reverse cognitive decline.
Diet is very important, and we’ll hear which foods can boost memory and why. Have you had your coffee, ate some oranges or sipped on some green tea today? Join us to learn whether these and other food items are helping or hurting your brain.
Janet Stephens, West Branch reference and programming manager said, “We can all use a boost to help us with memory, especially as we age. I hope you’ll join us May 6 for the program!”
Miriam Meza is communications manager for Aurora Public Library.