The Mature Mind delivers good news for those in the second half of life, with an extraordinary account of cutting-edge neuroscience, groundbreaking psychology, fascinating vignettes from history and case studies, and practical advice for personal growth strategies. Gene Cohen, a renowned psychiatrist and gerontologist, draws from more than thirty years of research to show that surprising positive changes in our brains have the powerful potential to enhance, not diminish, our lives after fifty.
A renowned psychiatrist and gerontologist draws from more than thirty years of research to show that surprising positive changes in our brains have the powerful potential to enhance, not diminish, our lives after fifty
Acknowledgments ixIntroduction xiiiThe Power of Older Minds 1Harnessing Developmental Intelligence 29The Second Half of Life: Phases I and II 51The Second Half of Life: Phases III and IV 75Cognition, Memory, and Wisdom 93Cultivating Social Intelligence 115Reinventing Retirement 135Creativity and Aging 167Notes 183Other Useful Resources 203Index 225