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Senior citizens may be more mentally capable than previously thought

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Not all health studies released on senior citizens are negative, as recent research from Ohio State University reveals the elderly can be as fast as their younger peers when it comes to accomplishing mental tasks.

Historically, children and the elderly have slower response times when it comes to making quick decisions in certain situations, but recent research implies that the slower response could be a conscious decision as seniors are wise enough to emphasize accuracy over speed.

“Many people think that it is just natural for older people’s brains to slow down as they age, but we’re finding that isn’t always true,” said Roger Ratcliff, professor of psychology at OSU and co-author of the studies.

The contrary is true in some cases, as healthy senior citizens can be trained to respond faster in some decision-making situations without risking their accuracy, meaning their cognitive skills are not worse than younger adults'.

Still, old age can lead to a number of cognitive health issues, including Alzheimer's, in addition to other medical ailments. This is why it's important for baby boomers and pending senior citizens to secure a life insurance policy before old age and ill health sets in. Comparing life insurance quotes online is recommended for those looking to save money on coverage.

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