AARP's Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) convened experts from around the world, including Dr. Kristine Yaffe, to examine how society can do more to support behavior – and changes in behavior – that promote brain health.

In this report, we share what we have learned about how to persuade and motivate people to maintain brain-healthy lifestyles, and how community policies can be shaped to promote this vital goal. While we encourage people to make good decisions, the GCBH concluded that an effective strategy to enhance brain health should focus not only on individuals but on the social and environmental factors that influence their behavior.

Access the full report here.