Achievements of the Aging Mind Discussing challenges and successes across the adult lifespan. Memory Memory Is More Than It Seems Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on February 7, 2024 Consider these 3 ways you probably didn't realize you used your memory. Consider these 3 ways you probably didn't realize you used your memory. Memory Why That Song Is Stuck in Your Head Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on February 6, 2024 Earworms—when a catchy piece of music plays on repeat in your head. Earworms—when a catchy piece of music plays on repeat in your head. Memory A Better Way to Learn New Technologies Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on September 9, 2022 Are you trying to learn a new app on your phone or tablet? Instructional videos can help! Are you trying to learn a new app on your phone or tablet? Instructional videos can help! Memory Advice for the Late-Life Learner Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on December 10, 2021 You’re not too old to learn new things. You’re not too old to learn new things. Heuristics Decisions, Decisions: How We Make Choices Every Day Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on November 30, 2021 We always make decisions in a rational manner, right? Maybe not. We always make decisions in a rational manner, right? Maybe not. Memory What Happens When We Remember Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on November 1, 2021 Ever wonder why memories shift over time? It might be a feature, not a bug. Ever wonder why memories shift over time? It might be a feature, not a bug. Memory How Gist Memory Helps Us Plan for the Future Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on August 26, 2021 Memory for the future: The meaning in prospection. Memory for the future: The meaning in prospection. Play The Role of Context in Perception Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on July 27, 2021 How can two people view the same image and come to different conclusions about its contents? Different viewing contexts may play a role. How can two people view the same image and come to different conclusions about its contents? Different viewing contexts may play a role. Attention May We Have Your Attention Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on June 21, 2021 Think you are taking in your surroundings? Guess again. Think you are taking in your surroundings? Guess again. Mild Cognitive Impairment Use It or Lose It Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on December 14, 2020 When it comes to cognitive stimulation, does the type of activity really matter? When it comes to cognitive stimulation, does the type of activity really matter? Cognition Getting Together to Promote Cognitive Fitness Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on November 23, 2020 Alongside entertainment, spending time with others can assist our cognition. Alongside entertainment, spending time with others can assist our cognition. Cognition Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on October 19, 2020 Many of us exercise to maintain physical health, but our minds also benefit. Many of us exercise to maintain physical health, but our minds also benefit. Sleep To Stay Mentally Sharp, Prioritize Sleep Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on September 28, 2020 Sleep is important for mental health and cognitive function. Find out how you can fight societal trends that push us to be chronically sleep deprived. Sleep is important for mental health and cognitive function. Find out how you can fight societal trends that push us to be chronically sleep deprived. Sleep Tips for Staying Sharp as We Age Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on August 24, 2020 While there isn’t a fountain of youth for our mental faculties, there are steps we can take to stay sharp as we age. While there isn’t a fountain of youth for our mental faculties, there are steps we can take to stay sharp as we age. Coronavirus Disease 2019 Adapting to the New Normal Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on July 21, 2020 Apprehensive about post-COVID-19 re-entry? Here we explore some mental steps that you can take now to ease the transition. Apprehensive about post-COVID-19 re-entry? Here we explore some mental steps that you can take now to ease the transition. Memory Memory, Protests, and Pandemic Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on June 19, 2020 Forgetting can be frustrating, but you’ll likely remember what’s important. Forgetting can be frustrating, but you’ll likely remember what’s important. Wisdom Finding Wisdom as We Age Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on May 18, 2020 While scientists haven’t solved the riddle of what makes a person wise, years lived is an important factor. While scientists haven’t solved the riddle of what makes a person wise, years lived is an important factor. Relationships Growing Older and Forging Quality Relationships Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on April 15, 2020 Are your social circles shrinking? Try focusing on their quality. Are your social circles shrinking? Try focusing on their quality. Coronavirus Disease 2019 Wading Through Crisis Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on March 21, 2020 COVID-19 is impacting the world, but the aging community may help us to see the bright side. COVID-19 is impacting the world, but the aging community may help us to see the bright side. Attention Listening to Every Conversation at the Party Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on February 14, 2020 Having trouble ignoring distractions? This can sometimes be helpful for older adults. Having trouble ignoring distractions? This can sometimes be helpful for older adults. 1 2 Next
Memory Memory Is More Than It Seems Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on February 7, 2024 Consider these 3 ways you probably didn't realize you used your memory. Consider these 3 ways you probably didn't realize you used your memory.
Memory Why That Song Is Stuck in Your Head Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on February 6, 2024 Earworms—when a catchy piece of music plays on repeat in your head. Earworms—when a catchy piece of music plays on repeat in your head.
Memory A Better Way to Learn New Technologies Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on September 9, 2022 Are you trying to learn a new app on your phone or tablet? Instructional videos can help! Are you trying to learn a new app on your phone or tablet? Instructional videos can help!
Memory Advice for the Late-Life Learner Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on December 10, 2021 You’re not too old to learn new things. You’re not too old to learn new things.
Heuristics Decisions, Decisions: How We Make Choices Every Day Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on November 30, 2021 We always make decisions in a rational manner, right? Maybe not. We always make decisions in a rational manner, right? Maybe not.
Memory What Happens When We Remember Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on November 1, 2021 Ever wonder why memories shift over time? It might be a feature, not a bug. Ever wonder why memories shift over time? It might be a feature, not a bug.
Memory How Gist Memory Helps Us Plan for the Future Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on August 26, 2021 Memory for the future: The meaning in prospection. Memory for the future: The meaning in prospection.
Play The Role of Context in Perception Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on July 27, 2021 How can two people view the same image and come to different conclusions about its contents? Different viewing contexts may play a role. How can two people view the same image and come to different conclusions about its contents? Different viewing contexts may play a role.
Attention May We Have Your Attention Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on June 21, 2021 Think you are taking in your surroundings? Guess again. Think you are taking in your surroundings? Guess again.
Mild Cognitive Impairment Use It or Lose It Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on December 14, 2020 When it comes to cognitive stimulation, does the type of activity really matter? When it comes to cognitive stimulation, does the type of activity really matter?
Cognition Getting Together to Promote Cognitive Fitness Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on November 23, 2020 Alongside entertainment, spending time with others can assist our cognition. Alongside entertainment, spending time with others can assist our cognition.
Cognition Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on October 19, 2020 Many of us exercise to maintain physical health, but our minds also benefit. Many of us exercise to maintain physical health, but our minds also benefit.
Sleep To Stay Mentally Sharp, Prioritize Sleep Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on September 28, 2020 Sleep is important for mental health and cognitive function. Find out how you can fight societal trends that push us to be chronically sleep deprived. Sleep is important for mental health and cognitive function. Find out how you can fight societal trends that push us to be chronically sleep deprived.
Sleep Tips for Staying Sharp as We Age Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on August 24, 2020 While there isn’t a fountain of youth for our mental faculties, there are steps we can take to stay sharp as we age. While there isn’t a fountain of youth for our mental faculties, there are steps we can take to stay sharp as we age.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Adapting to the New Normal Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on July 21, 2020 Apprehensive about post-COVID-19 re-entry? Here we explore some mental steps that you can take now to ease the transition. Apprehensive about post-COVID-19 re-entry? Here we explore some mental steps that you can take now to ease the transition.
Memory Memory, Protests, and Pandemic Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on June 19, 2020 Forgetting can be frustrating, but you’ll likely remember what’s important. Forgetting can be frustrating, but you’ll likely remember what’s important.
Wisdom Finding Wisdom as We Age Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on May 18, 2020 While scientists haven’t solved the riddle of what makes a person wise, years lived is an important factor. While scientists haven’t solved the riddle of what makes a person wise, years lived is an important factor.
Relationships Growing Older and Forging Quality Relationships Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on April 15, 2020 Are your social circles shrinking? Try focusing on their quality. Are your social circles shrinking? Try focusing on their quality.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Wading Through Crisis Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on March 21, 2020 COVID-19 is impacting the world, but the aging community may help us to see the bright side. COVID-19 is impacting the world, but the aging community may help us to see the bright side.
Attention Listening to Every Conversation at the Party Ryan Daley, Ph.D., Jaclyn Ford, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Kensinger, Ph.D . on February 14, 2020 Having trouble ignoring distractions? This can sometimes be helpful for older adults. Having trouble ignoring distractions? This can sometimes be helpful for older adults.