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Posit Science Brain Fitness Program for One Person

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I have used the Brain Fitness Program for over three years and continue to enjoy my brain workout . I started using this amazing product while working at a Retirement Community in Northern Ca. I initially started the program because I was going to be coaching seniors going through the program. To my surprise there were sounds I could not hear . I am 48 years old and did not expect that at all. I started reading about the science behind this progam and the validated proven results it has and did not want to stop. This progam is extremely engaging and you do your daily brain exercises fully knowing that you are choosing to help yourself. The program is designed to work with each individual person . The results I saw with the seniors were awesome. Every resident who started the program wanted to finish and did. Some comments were, I remember my phone conversations days after I had them, I can concentrate more and participate in daily life more confidently, it taught me to listen more and hear sounds clearer. For me after contining to go through the program I am hearing the sounds I could not hear when I first started. It has helped me concentrate and really listen to the sounds that make up the words we hear. I am now going through the new visual program, InSight. After I finish one program I start the other and keep alternating between both of them. The best results you will get from the programs is to keep using them. Complete the program let it sit and then go through it again and again. There are many different levels in each program so you are constantly being challenged. This is a workout for your brain. We eat healthy for our hearts, we know we need exercise for our bodies and we need to keep our minds sharp so we can grow older and enjoy the journey. I call it total body fitness. Please e-mail me if you are reading this asking yourself if you should buy this program. I would be happy to answer any questions. Make an investment for yourself and do this for YOU!! Gina

When my 29 year old son left the hospital after suffering a traumatic brain injury [...] he had no memory and no ability to make memories. As we were leaving Luby's cafeteria he looked at me and asked, "When are we going to eat?". My first thought was that he still had his sense of humor, but quickly realized that he did not know that he had just eaten a large meal.

Taking him back to his brain surgeon we were told that the damage was so extensive that he would probably never be able to remember anything. Research on the Internet led us to the work of Michael Merzenich, PhD, with Posit Science. A couple of phone calls later and we booked a flight to San Francisco to obtain the program and learn how to use it. The results were astonishing to say the least. Within 3 weeks of using the program for an hour a day, Ryan's ability to make memories became rapidly evident. By the time he finished the program he could recite a 10 digit phone number after hearing it just once and he began to get interested in his previous favorite TV show, Friends.

A combination of the Brain Fitness and Cortex/Insight programs from Posit Science, FastForWord Scientific Learning programs, neurofeedback, Kumon and other modalities has enabled him to begin getting his life back together. There are many videos of Ryan's journey of recovery on[...] just put Ryan Reitmeyer in the search bar.

A .pdf version of the story is on the web [...]and we welcome your thoughts, comments and inquiries. Our family will forever be thankful for the tremendous effort that the Posit Science team has put into their products.

Ryan's father, Doug Reitmeyer

I have been using the brain improvement program from Posit Science for three years. I was in my late 50's and experiencing many "senior moments" that had me worried about being able to maintain my business as I was also forgetting appointments that I had booked. I also had been diagnosed with a slight hearing loss that made hearing people from across the room or in a crowd a real challange. The words would be muddled at best and unable to be heard at worst. I was also "losing" keys, forgetting to deliver messages to my spouse...and on and on. The first time through the program brought about such improvements in my hearing and attention to details it was like have my hearing loss restored. My continued use of this product has improved my ability to confidently speak to people in crowds as I can now hear much more clearly than before using the program. It is truly like a "gym" for the brain. You have to make up your mind to visit the program regularly (just like the gym) and see the results. The program is very easy to use! The graphics are amazimg and the visual reqards for getting the right answer make the progress effortless. Try it...and give yourself a leg up espcially if you are experiencing some of those "senior moments" I was having. I do not have any ownership interest in the company that makes this wonderful product....but if they ever go public I will be first in line!!! Charline Truitt, Irvine, Ca

I started using the Brain Fitness Program (BFP) at age 35 in an effort to combat chemobrain and I'm still impressed by it's effectiveness. Within just a couple of weeks of starting the program I noticed that I was better able to recall words in conversation, follow a train of thought, and remember appointments. I also found that it lengthened my attention span which had been reduced to that of a two year old! I was so impressed by the program that I got a copy for my parents, age 67, and have recommended it to many other young cancer survivors.

I had fun with the exercises and found myself getting very competitive - trying to outdo myself with each successive session. I began to look forward to my hour with the BFP each day. I continue to use it periodically whenever I feel my memory slipping a bit and it always comes right back.

I was diagnosed as bypolar about 6 or 7 years ago. I was confused, had very limited memory and couldn't balance my (simple) checkbook. And I am a CPA. As I worked to find the medication levels I needed, I was still very foggy--for about 4 years. Then I became a little clearer and got motivated to improve my memory. Posit Science improve my memory a great deal, and I also became very clear on what was going on around me. I am able to deal with complex math and puzzles again. It literally reprogrammed my brain. I learn very quickly again. Needless to say, I am very pleased.

I was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer at age 49, and went through nearly two years of aggressive treatment. The extended courses of chemotherapy left me with a foggy uncertain feeling known as 'chemobrain', and a lot of forgetfulness that hadn't been there before.
From finding the right words to finding the car keys was a constant challenge. It was eroding my self-confidence - which isn't a good thing for a public spokesperson.
I was beginning to get pretty depressed, thinking that there was nothing I could do to get back to my previous level of cognitive sharpness.
I saw the Brain Fitness Program in a feature about cognitive decline among the elderly population on television, and thought that, in spite of the pricey nature of the product that the benefits might outweigh the cost. Indeed it did.
After the recommended number of sessions I found that speaking clearly and confidently, keeping my thoughts straight and being able to keep up a demanding presence under intense international media glare was do-able. I'm sure that I would have tripped on my lip publicly had it not been for the Brain Fitness Program.
One thing you should consider: the BFP is an investment in your cognitive future. There is no finish line - when you just stop using it. I recently added Posit Sciences' Cortex program and now use the orginal BFP and it alternately to exercise both the visual and auditory processing centers of my brain. So you are getting a lot of long term value for your money with the BFP.

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www.mavenandmeddler.com

I just completed my 3rd time of acompleting the 40 sessions of Posit Science's Brain Fitness Program over a year and a half. My improvement has been impressive! I used it because of becoming visually impaired and no longer able to read, study, etc., due to the vision problems. This lack of stimulation over a 2-3 year period took it's toll on my brain fitness. When having questions or concerns, the toll gree customer service people are extremely helpful, friendly and have always solved my problem or calmed my concerns. I feel like I know several of them, so many times I have called!

No matter the cost, the BFP is worth it! I especially recommend it for people with vision problems as it mainly focuses on hearing. However, the exercises must be taken seriously and consistently and effort made on the part of the participant. I plan to start my 4th round in a month or 2 and expect even more progress. It is amazing!

Try it if you want to help your brain! "Your brain will thank you!"

Valerie, Evans, GA

I found out about the Brain Fitness Program from my audiologist. When I went to him complaining that my hearing aids needed tuning up, he told me that my hearing was corrected, but that my brain was not correctly processing subtle sound differences. Just one more of those age-related aggravations. I eagerly ordered the program, hoping for even a bit of improvement. When I read that my memory should also be possitively affected, I thought that my cup might well run over. After doing just half of the exercises, both my hearing and my memory noticeably improved. And now... well, I can't too enthusiastically recommend this program to anyone with my sorts of ordinary hearing and memory problems. If you need it, borrow the money to buy it if you have to. The dividends are remarkable.

Short and sweet: The Posit Science Brain Fitness Program WORKS! I was an early user of the program and have gone through it twice. Both times my performance improved. I'm in my 80's and feel it has helped keep me sharp. I have also used their Cortex program for visual acuity which I believe helps with driving.

































I have been thru it twice and each time my performance improved.

Although I had a major brain injury from a car accident 4 years ago, this program truly works for everyone to bring your auditory, visual, and memory function up to new levels. I had lunch last week with a friend whom I meet for lunch almost weekly, and he suddenly said (not knowing I use Posit Science) that I was hearing him so much better then normal. He knows I am also deaf in one ear from the accident but this improvement has come from the brain, not the physical ear and hearing better. That is after only one month of use. My 74 yr old mother who also started the program about a month ago and commented this week that she was able to hear a friend speaking to her about 15 ft away in a noisy restaurant which she wouldn't have expected just a few weeks ago. I have had improvements in my memory and mental acuity as well. I simply remember all kinds of detail that I previously would not of even tried to remember. I think it is not an 'easy' program. It challenges you mentally and is hard sometimes to remember that the benefits come not from any one session, but from weeks and months of using it at least a few times per week. One step at a time, and this program will truly help you rebuild parts of the brain you thought just didn't work for you. It is expensive, but I figure you can spend the entire price with one or two visits to the doctor! Many of my doctors said I might never be able to work or go to school again, and now 4 years later I'm doing both! Truly priceless.