Is losing your mental faculties just a part of getting older? In his new book, Dr. Charles Alessi, HIMSS Chief Clinical Officer, says no. Host Jonah Comstock welcomes Dr. Alessi to discuss "Increase Your Brainability — and Reduce Your Risk of Dementia", his recently published book with co-authors Larry Chambers and Sir Muir Gray.

Talking points

Why write this book now?
Reducing the mystery and misinformation about dementia
Dr. Alessi’s co-authors, Muir Gray and Larry Chambers
Misconceptions about dementia and inevitability
New technology addressing cognitive decline
Resilience and neural plasticity
Other things people can do to stave off cognitive decline
Questioning the inevitability of aging
The digital divide and the importance of designing products for older people
The link between mental and physical health

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