072 How Memory and Thinking Change With Normal Cognitive Aging

Dr. K explains six ways that memory and thinking change, as part of normal cognitive aging. She also covers the practical implications of such changes, sensible ways to maintain brain function, problems that should never be considered normal, and much more.
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In This Episode:

Dr. K explains how memory and thinking change as one gets older, due to normal cognitive aging. She covers:

How cognitive aging is different from a neurodegenerative process such as Alzheimer’s disease
6 ways that memory, other mental processes, and emotional processing change with aging
Why certain mental tasks become harder in late life
The difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence
Worrisome signs that should not be attributed to normal cognitive aging
Practical ways to maintain better brain function, and to compensate for normal age-related changes

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