Brain Myth, #1
(Does old age necessarily make the brain worse?)
Myth #1: In Old Age, the Brain Only Gets Worse.
A person is not necessarily destined for a steep mental decline. Research indicates that a third of those over 70 function as well as ever.
- It has been determined that starting around the age of 50, people of similar ages begin to differ more and more from one another in their mental performance; some capacities drop noticeably, others remain steady or may actually rise.
- Some studies show that nearly a third of individuals enjoy steady lucidity throughout their twilight years.
The only thing that can be correctly assumed about an elderly person's mind is how many candles will be on the birthday cake.
- Not only do most people retain strong mental skills until at least 70 years of age, but over a fourth continue on well past that age without significant drops in brainpower.
- Factors most often associated with strong mental functions in older age groups include: an above-average level of education, a complex and stimulating lifestyle, and being married to a smart spouse.
- Factors; such as, a rigid adherence to routine and low satisfaction with life are associated with the earlier deterioration of one's intellect.
- Despite the conclusion of researchers in finding such correlations, they have yet to determine precisely how these things affect the aging brain.
Click here to see all of the other Brain Myths or the Brain User's Guide to Aging.
A person is not necessarily destined for a steep mental decline. Research indicates that a third of those over 70 function as well as ever.
- It has been determined that starting around the age of 50, people of similar ages begin to differ more and more from one another in their mental performance; some capacities drop noticeably, others remain steady or may actually rise.
- Some studies show that nearly a third of individuals enjoy steady lucidity throughout their twilight years.
- Not only do most people retain strong mental skills until at least 70 years of age, but over a fourth continue on well past that age without significant drops in brainpower.
- Factors most often associated with strong mental functions in older age groups include: an above-average level of education, a complex and stimulating lifestyle, and being married to a smart spouse.
- Factors; such as, a rigid adherence to routine and low satisfaction with life are associated with the earlier deterioration of one's intellect.
- Despite the conclusion of researchers in finding such correlations, they have yet to determine precisely how these things affect the aging brain.
The only thing that can be correctly assumed about an elderly person's mind is how many candles will be on the birthday cake.
Click here to see all of the other Brain Myths or the Brain User's Guide to Aging.
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