Dr. Dayna Touron’s cognitive aging research was noted on the BBC recently (August 28, 2015).
Touron has found that older adults lose confidence in their ability to remember information and instead turn to external sources for support (e.g., technological devices). This lack of “cognitive exercise” may be problematic and may also discourage older adults from participating in activities that they enjoy.
The BBC article discusses potential ways of preserving brain power:
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20150828-dos-and-donts-to-preserve-your-brainpower
