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In reply to the discussion: Turning 80 years old as President [View all]emmaverybo
(8,148 posts)The Potential of the Aging Mind
Combating commonly held beliefs about the aging brain
A persistent myth in our youth-focused culture suggests the process of aging means inevitable, progressive decline. In my field of research, brain health, this myth results in most people believing and allowing their best brain years to be in the past.
Think about it. When do you believe your brain was operating at peak performance?
I frequently ask people this question, and the answer is almost always 10 to 20 years ago - no matter what age they are!
While it is true that many brain processes decline as we age, that is only part of the story. As brain health experts, we are discovering there is more to be celebrated than to be feared. Some brain functions actually improve as we grow older. In fact, as long as no disease is present, the majority of seniors continue to have the capacity to continue to learn new things and make sound decisions.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/make-your-brain-smarter/201508/the-potential-the-aging-mind
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden