Support Your Brain Health and Prevent Dementia: A Conversation With Gerontologist Patricia McCarthy Faust

In this episode of The LifeSpeak Podcast, gerontologist Patricia McCarthy Faust delves into brain aging and health. Discussing insights from her book The Boomer Brain, Patricia shares how lifestyle factors such as exercise, mental stimulation, nutrition, social connection, sleep, and stress management can reverse cognitive decline and prevent dementia. With firsthand experiences and practical advice, she emphasizes neuroplasticity’s power at any age, offering hope and actionable strategies for brain longevity.

Resources:

The Boomer Brain: For Baby Boomers Concerned about Dementia and Alzheimer’s by Patricia McCarthy Faust

OMA – Opening Minds Through Art: Building Bridges Across Age and Cognitive Barriers

MIND Diet for Beginners: 85 Recipes and a 7-Day Kickstart Plan to Boost Your Brain Health by Kelli McGrane, MS, RD