Life Experience May Offset Cognitive Decline Due to Aging

Could life experience make up for some of the effects of age on the brain? According to researchers from the School of Business Administration at the University of California, Riverside, it can and does. The research group measured a person’s decision-making ability over their entire lifespan. Using two different types of intelligence - fluid and crystallized - they found that experience and acquired knowledge from a lifetime of decision-making often offset the declining ability to learn new information. Fluid intelligence is the ability to learn and process new information. Crystallized intelligence is experience and accumulated knowledge. According to the researchers, previous studies have suggested that fluid intelligence declines as a person ages, but the studies didn’t address whether or not decision-making abilities also decline. Read the full article on HealthCentral about how the brain works (and in some ways, improves) as we age: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol I'm honored to be among over 50 presenters in this summit who want to help make your caregiving journey easier. Click the image to learn more: Related articles WBZ Cares: Alzheimer's Association Helps Patients With Early Signs of Disease Sepsis treatment: New blood test could bring diagnosis forward a 'crucial' 16 hours How Reading Rewires Your Brain for More Intelligence and Empathy | CHARTI...
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