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Ageist Beliefs Detrimental To Older Adults’ Memory, But There’s An Easy Fix
July 3, 2013 by NewsBot
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...