Resources
Aging in Modern America
via New York Public LIbrary and American History TV/C-SPAN3 | Videos | 2017
Lawrence Samuel talked about American views of aging over the last 50 years, including a cultural shift in the 1960s away from revering elders toward embracing the youth culture. He is the author of Aging …
Aging: It’s Not What You Think
Videos | 2016
Our brains are powerful pieces of machinery that give us the capacity to do amazing things. Unfortunately, common wisdom says that age isn’t too kind to our minds’ abilities. Neuroscientist Thad Polk walks through the …
Science of Aging
via University of Cambridge | Videos | 2013
Academy of Medical Sciences Sackler Lecture 2012, given by Professor Dame Linda Partridge on the science of ageing, at the University of Cambridge. Ageing, because of its complexity, has long been regarded as intractable to …
Successful Aging and Your Brain
Videos | 2018
Based on the live Successful Aging & Your Brain programs, this video features notable neuroscientists Matthew E. Fink, Scott A. Small, and Wendy A. Suzuki discussing the four simple steps proven to help keep your …
Creative Potential, Psychological Growth and Positive Brain Changes With Aging
Videos | 2008
Keynote lecture at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of UVM conference on Creative Aging. June 27, 2008.
The New Culture of Aging
Videos | 2014
More years were added to average life expectancy in the 20th Century than all years added across all prior millenia of human evolution combined. So what will we do with that time? Dr. Laura Carstensen …
After Watching This Your Brain Will Not Be Able to See
Videos | 2015
Boyd examines how individuals can take advantage of neuroplasticity to maintain their brains.
The Role of Exercise in Healthy Aging
via Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center | Videos | 2017
Dr. Jill Barnes discussed exercise and a preventive measure for Alzheimer’s disease at the 2017 Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fall Lecture – “The Science Behind Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention and Brain Health.
Inside Cornell: Marriage Advice Project and New Book 30 Lessons for Loving
Videos | 2015
Karl Pillemer, Cornell professor of human development, meets with journalists in NYC to discuss his Marriage Advice Project and new book ’30 Lessons for Loving.’
The Aging but Resilient Brain
Videos | 2011
Joel Kramer, UCSF Professor of Neuropsychology and the Director of the Memory and Aging Center Neuropsychology program. He explores the underlying biological mechanisms of cognitive aging, and interventions that may optimize cognitive functioning as we …