OSHER 353 - Knowledge: The Key to Empowered Aging

It's not what we know that concerns us, it's what we don't know. This course will stuff your head and heart with a plethora of information to help you age responsibly, resourcefully, and resiliently. We will learn about: 1. What it means to age well, according to multiple sources and explore what your age-well plan looks like. 2. What's normal brain aging and what's not. 3. Mitigating the risks of cognitive impairment. 4. What healthy aging looks like. 5. Families, communication, and caregiving. 6. How and why ageism is the fastest growing bias in the world. Classes will be enlightening, entertaining, and engaging. Bring your questions and we will help find the answers.