Bilingualism and the Brain: From birth to aging

Event: public lecture (May 29 at 7 pm http://bit.ly/1NAl0VS) and scientific conference (May 28-29 http://bit.ly/1JoW6FX)

When is the optimal time to introduce a second language to your child? Can raising a child in a bilingual environment create confusion? Could being bilingual slow down cognitive decline in aging and provide a buffer against neurodegenerative disease?

Experts:
Dr. Fred Genesee, Department of Psychology, fred [dot] genesee [at] mcgill [dot] ca

Dr. Denise Klein, Montreal Neurological Institute, denise [dot] klein [at] mcgill [dot] ca