Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Ageist Beliefs Detrimental To Older Adults' Memory, But There's An Easy Fix

Scientists show that attributing every forgetful moment to getting older can actually worsen memory problems - and reveal a surprising twist that can improve performance Of the many negative stereotypes that exist about older adults, the most common is that they are forgetful, senile and prone to so-called "senior moments." In fact, while cognitive processes do decline with age, simply reminding older adults about ageist ideas actually exacerbates their memory problems, reveals important new research from the USC Davis School of Gerontology... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..


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