Australian Catholic University
Women are more positive than men about growing older – until memory problems enter the picture, new research has found.
Key points:
- People with mild cognitive impairment had more negative expectations about ageing than those without.
- Concerns about memory was closely linked to less positive views of growing older.
- People worried about their memory are more likely to expect poorer health and cognitive function as they aged.
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