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As a 65 year old, I might argue that my mental faculties have changed, not necessarily lessened. I can't juggle 5 mental balls anymore, but I just write down wh
by BatFastard 4y ago
As a 65 year old, I might argue that my mental faculties have changed, not necessarily lessened. I can't juggle 5 mental balls anymore, but I just write down what I need which is probably better.
I play poker with some 90 year old's, and they are damn sharp. Some people get dimmer with age, many continue to shine.
Getting a degree is a more traditional route, which older people tend to pursue. But he might be doing it for show partly since he is a politician.
- bmitc 4y agoI understand personal anecdotes and am glad you're in good health, but they don't negate biology. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/changes-occur-aging-brain-what-happens-when-we-get-older https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news... I'm getting older too, and I understand the change comment. But I do sense a decrease in "oomph", so to speak, particularly when it comes to recollection of things I used to recall instantly. Maybe this better belongs in another comment, but in a way, it's nice the age is included in the article as maybe it could inspire others of similar age to do similar things. I have been trying to get my mom to take some online classes. > Getting a degree is a more traditional route, which older people tend to pursue. But he might be doing it for show partly since he is a politician. That might be part of it. Saying "I got a degree" has more impact I suppose to politicians than "I took some classes".