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The first study documenting a decline in memory between the ages of 20 and 70 years was
conducted by Willoughby 1 in 1929. He did a digital substitution test and found that there …

Opportunities for Action, which addresses the emerging concept of cognitive aging, the
importance of this issue for the nation's public health, and actions the nation needs to take to …

With an ever increasing population of aging people in the western world, it is more crucial
than ever that we try to understand how and why cognitive competence breaks down with …

Purpose: We provide an overview of theoretical models of cognitive aging and present
empirical research that uses these models to explain older patients' medical behaviors and …

After the age of 40, we may notice occasional lapses--a forgotten phone number, a friend's
name, or a word that was right on the tip of our tongue. By 60, we may find ourselves …

This article addresses key topics in cognitive aging, intending to provide the reader with a
brief overview of the current state of research in this growing, multidisciplinary field. A …

Problems with alcohol use are common and often occur with other psychological and social
problems as well. Left untreated, alcohol use disorder can have significant impact on a …

Objectives: The objectives of this Introduction to the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological
Sciences special issue on “50 Years of Cognitive Aging Theory” are to provide a brief …

All people want to age “successfully,” maintaining functional capacity and quality of life as
they reach advanced age. Achieving this goal depends on preserving optimal cognitive and …