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Memory, thinking, and aging. What we know about what we know

L Teri¹, S M McCurry, R G Logsdon

¹Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98195-6560, USA. lteri@u.washington.edu

The Western Journal of Medicine

|December 31, 1997

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This article explores how aging impacts cognitive function, examining factors influencing brain health in older adults. It reviews interventions for successful cognitive aging and discusses dementia risk and treatment.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Neuroscience
Cognitive Psychology

Background:

Cognition is essential for daily functioning and successful aging.
Maintaining cognitive abilities is crucial for effective environmental interaction in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of aging's effects on cognition.
To discuss factors influencing cognition in old age.
To review interventions for optimizing cognitive aging and discuss abnormal cognitive aging.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on aging and cognition.
Analysis of physical, social, and psychological factors.
Examination of intervention strategies and dementia research.

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Main Results:

Aging influences cognitive abilities, varying by individual.
Physical, social, and psychological factors significantly impact cognitive health.
Interventions show promise for supporting cognitive function in older age.

Conclusions:

Successful cognitive aging is influenced by multiple factors.
Further research is needed on interventions and dementia treatments.
Understanding cognitive aging is key to promoting well-being in later life.