Confident Aging
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Speakers
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Ian Robertson, PhD – Co-Leader, The BrainHealth Project, Center for BrainHealth; Emeritus Professor & Co-Director, Global Brain Health Institute at Trinity College Dublin
About the Talk
Do you often find yourself thinking about getting older? Do you believe that aging inevitably means losing independence — or do you think it’s possible to maintain a rich, purposeful life as you grow older?
Renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Ian Robertson explores the beliefs and behaviors that shape our confidence, and how, within the limits of illness or circumstance, we can age more actively, happily, and with greater purpose.
Except where otherwise noted, you can attend in person at Center for BrainHealth in Dallas, Texas with no registration. Lunch begins at 11:30 AM. For more information, visit our visit our FAQs or email brainhealthevents@utdallas.edu.
Your outlook on aging matters more than you might think. Research shows that people with negative views about aging — starting as early as their fifties — tend to walk more slowly, socialize less, and experience a greater decline in cognitive abilities compared to those with a more positive and confident mindset.
Confidence plays a powerful role in how we age. It influences not just how we feel, but how we function. Neuroscience reveals that confidence boosts the brain in five key ways: it lifts mood, reduces anxiety, sharpens thinking, increases motivation, and enhances how others perceive us — making us more socially influential.
Of course, we can’t pretend that aging doesn’t bring changes — our joints may be stiffer, hearing less sharp and reactions slower. But when we approach aging with confidence, these challenges are less likely to trigger morale-sapping feedback loops that lead to gradual withdrawal from new goals and experiences.
We are located at 2200 West Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75235
The entrance to the surface parking lot is on Forest Park Road. The talks will be held in the Brain Performance Institute building, the second building when you enter through the gate.