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When will I start forgetting things? Do I have Alzheimer's disease? What can I do to minimize the chances I experience cognitive decline with aging? This class will spend a significant amount of time exploring the answers to all of these questions and many more. We will review basic information about cognitive neuroscience techniques such as fMRI, DTI, PET, and EEG and explore how aging changes the brain. The heart of the class will be about cognitive changes with aging with a focus on attention, executive function, memory, and emotion. The class will end with discussions about Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease as well as lifestyle choices that increase/decrease the chances of healthy aging.