The Influences of Cognitive Resources on Adaptation and Old Age

• Published in: International journal of aging & human development Vol. 34; no. 1; p. 31
• Main Author: Poon, Leonard W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 1992
• Subjects: Activities of Daily Living; Adaptation, Psychological; Adjustment (to Environment); Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aging - psychology; Centenarians; Cognition; Cognitive Processes; Cognitive Style; Evaluation Studies as Topic; Georgia; Health Status; Humans; Information Acquisition; Intelligence; Memory; Mental Health; Middle Aged; Models, Psychological; Morale; Old Old Adults; Older Adults; Problem Solving; Georgia

Estimated cognitive resources in nondemented older adults (n=165; ages 60-100+). Five clusters of results were found concerning age differences, the role of everyday experiences, influence of physical and mental health on cognitive performance, personality and cognitive factors, and levels of intell...