Objectives: Despite changes to brain integrity with aging, some functions like basic
language processes remain remarkably preserved. One theory for the maintenance of …

Human aging brings with it declines in sensory function, both in vision and in hearing, as
well as a general slowing in a variety of perceptual and cognitive operations. Yet in spite of …

Although healthy aging is associated with general cognitive decline, there is considerable
variability in the extent to which cognitive functions decline or are preserved. Preserved …

Although widespread neural atrophy is an inevitable consequence of normal aging, not all
cognitive abilities decline as we age. For example, spoken language comprehension tends …

It is widely assumed that cognitive functions decline with age and that these decrements are
associated with age-related changes in patterns of functional activity. However, these …

Aging, even when healthy, involves changes in cognitive functioning that can gradually
affect the everyday activities and well-being of older people. Reading, which requires the …

Research on language and aging typically shows that language comprehension is
preserved across the life span. Recent neuroimaging results suggest that this good …

Brain function is thought to become less specialized with age. However, this view is largely
based on findings of increased activation during tasks that fail to separate task-related …

Reading comprehension is a vital cognitive skill that individuals use throughout their lives.
The neurodevelopment of reading comprehension across the lifespan, however, remains …

Although healthy aging is generally characterized by declines in both brain structure and
function, there is variability in the extent to which these changes result in observable …