FREE and RECORDED. Times listed are Pacific Time.
This Wellness Wednesday is a fascinating exploration of how we remember, why we forget, and what we can do to protect our memories with Dr. Lisa Genova, the Harvard-trained neuroscientist and bestselling author of Still Alice. We will also discuss how memory changes as a part of normal aging and how this differs from dementia. Walk away with a better understanding and appreciation of your memory.
Dr. Lisa Genova is the New York Times bestselling author of Still Alice, Left Neglected, Love Anthony, Inside the O’Briens, and Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting. Still Alice was adapted into an Oscar–winning film starring Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, and Kristen Stewart. Lisa graduated valedictorian from Bates College with a degree in biopsychology and holds a PhD in neuroscience from Harvard University. She is featured in the documentary films To Not Fade Away and Have You Heard About Greg. Her TED talks on Alzheimer’s disease and memory have been viewed over eleven million times.