[OPLINLIST] Brain Fitness Program

[Patrick Hartory]

I would like to personally thank all those libraries that have participated
in my free Brain Fitness Program.  With nearly 60 libraries participating,
I am overwhelmed by the response and heartened by the dedication that Ohio
libraries have shown to the health needs of their older patrons.  Thank you
for your support!

A child of of Alzheimer's disease and a survivor of minor brain injury, I
know how important this information is to our community.  Just 30 years
ago, such brain disease was written off as mere "senility."  Today, we know
that 1 in 3 people will be affected by Alzheimer's in some way - and still
there is no cure.  In my program, I talk about some of the simple ways that
nutrition, exercise, and memory improvement can benefit the aging brain.
 The program is in support of my upcoming book "Your Ageless Mind" due to
be released in mid January.  The book was initially scheduled to be fully
released in October, but has been postponed to include my full biography,
fix typographical errors, and include an interactive indexing system that
will provide links to our website.  I apologize for any confusion this
delay has created, and will happily exchange any early copy with a new one
come January.

The new website at www.youragelessmind.com will also be fully online and
open to visitors in the coming weeks.  Library staff and patrons alike will
be able to access specially designed tools that will help measure the
healthy brain activities that keep our minds strong.  Also, with my
upcoming work with memory-training for the Cleveland Clinic, a direct news
feed from CC's Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health will be available to
provide all the latest brain news and information.

Speaking to my background, I am a proud graduate of Kent State University
(the "Golden Flashes") with a degrees in both Psychology and
Administration.  Back then, (before my grad work in psychology that led to
this book), my father wanted me to follow in his footsteps as a lawyer -
but an invitation to work with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to
write for (and star in!) a new PBS series confirmed my path in education.
 The program, to be called "Weird Science" (named after the popular movie),
quickly became a successful live touring program for PBS and was later
televised and aired in numerous markets.  (If you you or your now-adult
children recall the scientist with the "big hair", you probably saw me!)
 The program was soon sold to Sony Pictures where the newly titled "Mr.
Beakman's World" became a vehicle for Universal Press Syndicate and actor
Paul Zaloom.  Since those early days, I have have remained an educational
and programming consultant for CPB and still have a hand in some of the PBS
programs that air today.

All that said, I do not wish share the limelight for the information I
provide.  My role is of researcher and educator, standing upon the
shoulders of giants and trying to convey the most current knowledge
available.  (If you are looking to see who I am "liking" on Facebook or
what I am "tweeting" for dinner, you are out of luck!)  If you, ARE,
however, looking for a great free program that will provide valuable health
information to your older patrons, please give me a call.  You can reach me
on my cell at 440-487-6939.

Patrick Hartory
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