older brains

Multi-Tasking May Be A Problem for Older Adults

2016-10-22T09:07:34+00:00

Studies have found that elderly people tend to have trouble switching between different tasks – or multi-tasking. Researchers knew it was happening, but have been unable to explain it, or even prove it. A new study, led by University of California at San Francisco neuroscientist Adam Gazzeley, has taken advantage of newer technology in brain [...]

Multi-Tasking May Be A Problem for Older Adults2016-10-22T09:07:34+00:00

Trial and Error Helps Older Brains Process Better

2016-10-22T09:06:45+00:00

  The world-renowned Rotman Research Institute in Toronto, Canada has issued a report that appears in the August 24, 2011 online edition of the journal Psychology and Aging that shows evidence that older brains benefit more than younger ones from memorizing and learning things the old-fashioned way – through trial and error. The findings will [...]

Trial and Error Helps Older Brains Process Better2016-10-22T09:06:45+00:00