Speculations on the nature of behavioral deficits with aging.
Source
Brain function in old age: evaluation of changes and disorders. Hoffmeister F, Müller C, Krause HP, eds. New York: Springer-Verlag 1979 Jan; :346-355
Abstract
Behavioral defects due to aging are discussed. A pilot study of behavioral changes over time in mice is reviewed. Changes in elastic and other connective tissues, determination in eye and ear function, and other changes associated with aging in man are discussed. Decline in impetus and the cumulative burden factors are explained. The author concludes that central nervous system changes with normal aging are highly discrete and selective, and they do not necessarily cause a general decline in behavioral effectiveness.
Keywords
NIOSH-Grant; Humans; Grants-other; Age-factors; Laboratory-animals; Behavioral-tests; Behavior; Physiology; Physiological-function; Gerontology
Contact
Psychiatry Harvard Medical School 25 Shattuck Street Boston, Mass 02115
Document Type
Conference/Symposia Proceedings
Editors
Hoffmeister-F; Müller-C; Krause-HP
Identifying No.
Grant-Number-R01-OH-00706
Priority Area
Other Occupational Concerns; Grants-other
Source Name
Brain function in old age: evaluation of changes and disorders
Performing Organization
Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
