Laurence Hirshberg, Ph.D. “Stay Sharp as You Age and Protect Yourself Against Alzheimer’s Disease: The Science of Brain Fitness.” February 28, 2009

Research on brain aging makes clear that the active pursuit of mental or brain fitness reduces the impact of brain aging and serves as a protective factor against the negative effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. In this presentation, Dr. Hirshberg will summarize this neuroscience research and present ten key steps to stay sharp as you age. A tea reception follows the lecture. The Winter Lecture Series is sponsored by Ronald Lee Fleming, Jane B. Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burnham, and Mr. and Mrs. George Furbish. Newport Art Museum members $8; non-members $12. (401)848-8200 www.newportartmuseum.org. 76 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840