Building a Resilient Brain:  Secrets of the Super Agers

Super Agers are a special group of seniors that practice good body and brain health far into their senior years.  What makes them different from the average aging adults and which of their habits should we consider embracing?  A follow-on to Tips and Tricks to Keep Our Memory Strong as We Age, join Terry Fogerty of Rhode Island Hospital’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Program, to explore the secrets of the Super Agers.

During this talk Terry will:

• Explain what the definition of a Super Ager is.
• Describe how Super Agers differ from the average older adult.
• Discuss things you can do that may help you reach Super Ager status.

Terry Fogerty, BS, Research Community Outreach Coordinator, is responsible for community relations, education, and recruitment for the Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center at Rhode Island Hospital.  She is a member of the Governor’s Alzheimer’s Advisory Committee.  Terry has been working with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) clinical trials teams to advance new treatments and prevention measures for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias for the past 8 years and is dedicated to spreading the message of hope through research for those living with and at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Free and open to the public. Register to receive event reminders or contact the library, 943-9080 x3 for assistance.