[OPLINLIST] Brain Fitness Program

[Stephen Hedges]

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Stephen Hedges, Director
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
2323 W. Fifth Ave., Suite 130, Columbus, OH 43204
614-728-5250  ::  hedgesst at oplin.org

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> From: "Patrick Hartory" <hartory at gmail.com>
> To: oplinlist at lists.oplin.org
> Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2012 6:01:22 PM
> Subject: [OPLINLIST] Brain Fitness Program
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> 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!
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Patrick Hartory
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