Study: Old Age Doesn't Spell Shift in Cognitive Strengths
[14 October 2003 - Washington Post] Research presented in the September issue of the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General has shaken the long-standing theory that differences among people's cognitive strengths -- from verbal skills to mathematical ability -- become smaller as they grow old. ...
Life's Work
[14 October 2003 - Washington Post] At 102, Russell B. Clark isn't counting the hours till he retires. Been there, done that, got bored. The self-employed real estate developer and former surgeon from Orem, Utah, says he's worked since age 9 and has no plans to quit. After being named this year's uh, poster child for older workers by Experience Works, an Arlington-based nonprofit advocacy group for seniors, Clark spoke to us by phone. ...
ageing as exile?
This blog explores the intersection of aging, creativity, purpose, transition, learning and well-being. It is edited by Steve Dahlberg.
"Exile is the cradle of nationality," according to Michael Higgins, Ireland's former minister of arts, culture and the Gaeltacht. We should "presuppose a sort of dialogue among exiles" who are together in a new place. Viewing ageing as "exile" offers a new (and positive) perspective about exile and ageing - one that can lead to older people better understanding their common "nationality" of what it means to be fully human - to be part of a greater whole.
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