Imagine you’re juggling two different tasks – switching between them quickly can be challenging, especially as you get older. In a study, researchers examined how aging affects the ability to switch between tasks with different rules. They found that older adults faced more difficulties when the context changed from performing just one task to performing […]
Published on April 20, 2023
Imagine being a translator at a chaotic international conference. You have the important task of relaying messages accurately, but suddenly, you start stumbling over your words, struggling to find the right phrases. This is similar to what happens in the aging brain when it comes to speech production. A recent study explores the decline in […]
Published on April 20, 2023
Imagine having a crystal ball that could predict your odds of developing dementia in the future! Well, scientists have developed just that with the Stages of Objective Memory Impairment (SOMI) test. This simple memory test allows researchers to assess the risk of future dementia in older individuals before any noticeable symptoms occur. It’s like getting […]
Published on April 20, 2023