Brain Fitness: The Science and Practice

We offered this workshop last spring and it sold out. If you don't want to disappointed, register early. Treat your brain to a real workout!

Coffee will be available at 9:15 a.m. There will be a lunch break and one other break. Either bring a lunch with you or use the café on the first floor of the library. Free parking is available in the City's garage at Fourth and San Fernando, across the street from the library.

Neuroscientists have shown how the human brain retains neuroplasticity (the ability to rewire) and neurogenesis (creation of new neurons) during its full lifetime, leading to a new understanding of what aging means. In this class, we will review the science behind some key concepts in this field and explore their implications on our lifestyles in a fun and engaging way: neuroplasticity and neurogenesis, the Cognitive Reserve theory for healthy aging, computer-based cognitive training programs, emotional self-regulation and the four pillars for lifelong brain health. We have heard all use it or lose it ... latest research suggests, use it and improve it!

Alvaro Fernandez, CEO and co-founder of SharpBrains.com, has been featured as brain expert by the New York Times, Forbes, MSNBC, MarketWatch, La Opinion and others. Alvaro started his career in McKinsey and Company and worked on the launch and turnaround of several publishing and education companies within Bertelsmann, Docent, Inc. and Houghton. He has an MBA and MA in Education from Stanford University and in addition to SJSU OLLI, teachesThe Scien of Brain Health and Brain Fitness at UC Berkeley OLLI and Exercising Brains at SFSU's OLLI.