Older Brains' Language Processing Network Remains Resilient to Aging

Older brains' language processing network remains resilient to aging

As people age, many cognitive functions tend to decline. Brain scanning studies have revealed corresponding changes in the function of a brain network that is involved in many of these cognitive functions, including working memory and problem-solving.

Language skills stay strong in older adults, even while other cognitive abilities decline

As people age, many cognitive functions tend to decline. Brain-scanning studies have revealed corresponding changes in the function of a brain network involved in many of these cognitive functions, including working memory and problem-solving.

Aging Brains Maintain Robust Language Networks Despite Cognitive Decline

A new MIT study reveals that the brain's language network remains robust and unchanged in older adults, even as executive functions and memory decline.