The Cognitive Longevity Gap
Over the past few months there have been conversations centered around brainspan (the length of time neural networks maintain the capacity for clear thinking, emotional regulation, sound judgment, and adaptive behavior)—> healthspan (the years someone remains physically healthy and free from major disease)—> lifespan (the total number of years a person lives). Healthspan and lifespan have generated a lot of discussion. Unfortunately, brainspan hasn’t gotten enough attention to make anyone…
Patricia Faust is a gerontologist specializing in brain aging, brain health, brain function, and dementia. She has a Master’s in Gerontological Studies from Miami University in Oxford Ohio. Patricia is certified as a brain health coach and received a certification in Neuroscience and Wellness through Dr. Sarah McKay and the Neuroscience Academy. In addition to her brain health credentials, Patricia is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist.
My Boomer Brain, founded in 2015, is the vehicle Patricia utilizes to teach, coach, and consult about brain aging, brain health, and living a brain-healthy lifestyle. Her newsletter, My Boomer Brain, has an international readership from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Europe and Canada.
Her book, The Boomer Brain, educates boomers on strategies to live a brain-healthy lifestyle and prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia.
