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Why Older Adults Experience Poor Concentration

Friday November 7, 2008
older woman - Duane Jennings - morg.jpg We've heard the jokes about addled senior citizens, but a study shows that older adults may be more easily distracted than young adults because they experience brain changes that lead to poor concentration. Here's what this study reveals about older adults and concentration, along with a suggestion to help seniors stay safe.

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November 12, 2008 at 6:28 pm
(1) Sam says:

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