Decades of research have demonstrated that normal aging is accompanied by cognitive
change. Much of this change has been conceptualized as a decline in function. However …

As the world's population ages, the study of aging and its effects on cognition becomes
increasingly important. Aging and Cognition: Research Methodologies and Empirical …

The agenda of the conference focused on addressing several of the key theoretical
questions about the interplay between changes in health and changes in cognitive function …

Although the notion of cognitive aging is commonly associated with decline in popular
culture, a wealth of scientific literature shows that cognitive aging is more aptly characterized …

What happens to the cognitive system as we get older? There are some common age-
related stereotypes which suggest that older adults are slower at performing many tasks and …

Cognitive decline is the first outward sign of dementia, which has a major public health
impact on individuals and governments around the world. As individuals age, cognitive …

Many people are concerned about the effects that changes related to cognitive aging may
have on their capacity for living independently and making autonomous choices. This …

" Provides a unique perspective. I am particularly impressed with the sections on innovative
design and methods to investigate cognitive aging and the integrative perspectives. None of …

Given the rapid rate of population aging, basic science and public health efforts have
increasingly focused on the determinants of successful cognitive aging. In this chapter, we …

This commentary explores the relationships between the construct of successful aging and
the experimental psychology of human aging—cognitive gerontology. What can or should …