The public is invited to a four-week series to discuss current and emerging research about the brain, mind, and memory. “Science & Art of Changing Your Brain” is a collaboration between Maple Senior Living and Drexel University School of Education. The programs will be led by Dr Kristen Betts, PhD, from Drexel University School of Education.

Participants will share research on neuroplasticity that shows how the brain physically changes over a lifetime through experience, learning, injury, and disease. Each week will focus on key topics related to brain function and health.

Attendees will learn how to identify protective factors and control risk factors to preserve cognitive abilities. Guests will also cover important research on the connection between memory and metacognition, stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and community.

Programs will be offered at 3 pm Thursdays at Maplewood at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Road, as follows: January 6, “Neuromyths & Neuroplasticity: Navigating the Brain, Mind, and Health Connection”; January 13, “Neurodiversity, Memory & Risk/Protective Factors Related to Brain Function”; January 20, “Attention, Cognitive Load & Consolidation: Increasing Memory Through Attention, Practice & Sleep”; and January 27, “Mindfulness & Cognitive Flexibility: Transforming Your Mind, Brain & Life.”

Betts is a clinical professor in the School of Education at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Penn. Her research focuses on education, neuropedagogy, lifelong learning, and Mind, Brain, and Education science.

Reservations are requested and can be done by contacting Maplewood at Newtown, NewtownRSVP@MaplewoodSL.com or 203-426-8118.