In a recent survey, brain change has become the most feared aspect of aging and yet the awareness of, and screening for, is lacking. All around the world people concerned about their own,  or someone else's, brain  function tend to make the following statements: "How do I get her to the doctor?" "I know I'm losing it, but the physician just thinks it's stress"  "Well of course she's forgetful, she's ___(fill in the age), but I am sure it is just her anxiety!" "He sure won't listen to me, I told him he needs to get himself checked out, but he argues with me!" "Why isn't the doctor doing something about her thinking problems?" "He is so depressed, I'm sure that's all it is."

What these comments and questions reflect is a lack of a universal way to monitor our most vital resource in living our lives fully and well, our brain function. Unlike most other body functions, we tend to be reactive and only want to do something when we notice, or at least someone notices, something is changing. However, we don't routinely keep an eye on that something to make sure the CHANGE is noticed as soon as possible to trigger more timely and effective responses. Continue