Seriously, it's no longer intellectual curiosity or desire to get academic credit (though those both still apply). I am considering going back to school because both my parents have died or are dying of this dreaded disease, and I read that getting a higher education is one of the best ways to prevent the disease developing. Funny thing is, although I have been tested for minor cognitive impairment (one sibling has) I do observe that the Sanskrit and Shakespeare I memorized in the 30-35 years ago, I have not forgotten, while I find it very difficult to memorize anything now, even the back cover of a book. It is time to stretch my brain. I hear it might take a course or two, especially in areas I have no background
Hermes, I am a life-long learner. So please help me. What exactly is your framework for "middle-aged" Is it: a. 30-40? b. 40-50? c. 50-65? Just curious.
Depends on if it's in front of you or in the rear view mirror! Generally somewhere between 40s and retirement community, maybe?
Okay, I guess I can live with that. Jerry seems to agree [video=youtube;KDF31Vy42E0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDF31Vy42E0[/video]
Farmboy, I saw the “Killer” perform at a ‘slop-shoot’ called the Rising Sun in Trinity, Texas back during my youthful days at Sam Houston State. What a place (several steps down from Gilley's) … one could have their teeth pulled for free with little or no provocation necessary. Ye hi… :icon16:
I've heard that learning and regularly using a second language can put off the onset by as much as 10-15 years. Something about new neural pathways being created.