The truth about the aging brain is simple but extraordinary: you don't have to lose your mental acuity as you get older This book bursts through the myths that surround the aging of the brain, encouraging older adults to take an active role in keeping their brains in top condition for life. Based on the five-step Brain Education method and the latest findings in neuroscience, it is a guide to getting the most out of the last third of life by using the brain to its maximum potential. In Full Bloom celebrates the older brain and its unique capabilities, while offering practical advice to maintain and accentuate its attributes.