How Your Mind Can Grow Stronger As Your Brain Grows Older.
World-renowned neuropsychologist Elkhonon Goldberg argues that although some mental abilities decline as the mind enters the autumn season of our lifespan and we increasingly experience 'senior moments', the brain actually becomes more powerful in its ability to recognize patterns. A result is that we are able to make decisions at more intuitive and effective levels, a late emerging mental strength he terms 'wisdom'.