Viewers learn that even in old age, new brain connections can be formed in a phenomenon most commonly associated with older minds: the wisdom of the aged. This program also explores strokes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other conditions that are distinct from normal aging.
"Viewers learn that even in old age, new brain connections can be formed in a phenomenon most commonly associated with older minds: the wisdom of the aged. This program also explores strokes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other conditions that are distinct from normal aging."@en
"Explores the new science of gerontology that suggests various potentials for the aged, and shows that aging is not synonymous with disease."@en
"Examines what happens to the brain and mind during the aging process, questioning some long-held stereotypes about the elderly. Is mental decline inevitable? Or does the brain continue to learn from experience?"@en
"Examines what happens to the brain and mind during the aging process, questioning some long-held stereotypes about the elderly."@en
"What happens to the brain and mind during the aging process? Why some people age and still retain full mental capacity, while others lose agility of the mind? This enlightening episode questions many of the long-held stereotypes about aging. The diseases of aging, stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease are analyzed with an emphasis on the fact that they are totally distinct from the normal aging process. Finally, this episode closes with a look at the phenomenon most commonly associated with older minds: wisdom."@en
"Examines what happens to the brain and mind during the aging process. Explains that aging doesn't necessarily bring mental decline and what role genetic and environmental factors play in degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's."
"Studies the structure and functioning of the aging brain. Raises the question: is successful old age a matter of chance, genetics, or will power? Points out that aging doesn't necessarily bring mental decline, and explores the role of genetic and environmental factors in strokes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other conditions that are distinct from aging."@en
"Questions some of the stereotypes about aging and the mind."
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