The Elderly And Dementia

"In 2020, 60 Minutes checked in on the groundbreaking 90+ study and its members, a group of Americans age 90 and above still thriving in old age. Lesley Stahl revisited the participants, whom she first met in 2014, and caught up with the scientists expanding their findings on what leads to a longer, healthier life, with a special focus on memory and dementia."

Click on the link below for a facinating and enlightening 60 minutes segment on the latest research regarding the elderly and the causes of dementia.

What scientists have learned from studying people over 90 years old

Dispelling Stereotypes Of Memory & Aging

"President Biden's self-assured delivery of the State of the Union address challenged doubts about his age. Since the start of his presidential campaign, Biden’s every slip-up has been under the microscope, from momentary forgetfulness to misspoken words. Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath believes that we have been oversimplifying the way we think about age and memory. In his new book "Why We Remember,” the author shares years of his research. He discusses with Hari Sreenivasan."

Click on the link below for some science on memory and aging:

Memory Expert on Biden, Trump, and the Stereotypes of Aging