Mind Games: The Aging Brain and How to Keep it Healthy [Paperback]

Kathleen Harmeyer (Author), Kathryn Wetzel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0766812804 | ISBN-13: 978-0766812802 | Publication Date: December 7, 1999 | Edition: 1

Mind Games: The Aging Brain and How to Keep it Healthy is a textbook designed to acquaint the reader with the latest theories on learning memory, and how the brain works. Based on the most recent scholarship, Mind Games: The Aging Brain and How to Keep it Healthy synthesizes these theories into mental exercises, activities and games, diet recommendations, and physical exercises intended to prevent and reverse the loss of memory and brain function. Readers will be able to apply these techniques and strategies to all aspects of their lives, and those loved ones. Mind Games: The Aging Brain and How to Keep it Healthy also includes real life examples of people who have applied these theories successfully.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The authors have succeeded in presenting much of what is known in the scientific community about cognitive aging and memory into a language that's easy for readers without scientific or medical backgrounds. The exercises are similar to those used successfully in laboratory studies to improve a variety of cognitive skills and enhance mental flexibility in normal, aging people." -- K. Warner Schaie Ph.D., Evan Pugh Professor of Human Development and Psychology and Director -- Gerontology Center -- Pennsylvania State University

From the Publisher

Simply a must for anyone with a desire to improve memory, mental agility and reverse the brain's aging process. Mind Games provides engaging, dynamic and entertaining mental exercises designed to sharpen your mental skills and improve your quality of life.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 349 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (December 7, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766812804
• ISBN-13: 978-0766812802
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,430,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Book, August 11, 2000

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Marjorie (Amarillo, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mind Games: The Aging Brain and How to Keep it Healthy (Paperback)

This book has provided the most interesting games and exercises for practice and entertainment. It has accomplished the goal of inspiring me to continue such activities to keep my aging brain healthy. Positive results from having read it are already noticed. However, this book is more than a book of games. The chapters which involve the development, styles of learning, and processes of the brain are presented in most understandable an dmeaningful ways.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Our Views On Mind Games, The Aging Brain and Its Health, August 8, 2000

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Richard and Helen (Amarillo, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mind Games: The Aging Brain and How to Keep it Healthy (Paperback)

We both read the entire book and did the exercises which are challenging and really give your brain a workout, and some of them can be done while driving. It seemed to be saying the brain needs exercise regularly to keep it healthy just as the body does, and the book contains numberless exercises. There is something in it for everyone.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on the topic I've seen!, March 27, 2000

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Kim Ruark (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mind Games: The Aging Brain and How to Keep it Healthy (Paperback)

While there are other books that include "Mind Games", this ground-breaking book describes ageless mental agility. In addition to the many interesting and thought-provoking games, the science behind them is fascinating.