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Age-Related Changes in Memory

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We begin this chapter with a review of theoretical and practical issues relevant to studies of age-related memory decline. Next we discuss the neural substrates and psychological components of memory in relation to memory changes that occur as part of the normal aging process. In the third section biological changes that occur with aging and that provide the backdrop against which memory decline occurs are discussed. In the final section neuropsychological studies of the relationship between aging and dementia are reviewed.

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  1. Division of Behavioral Neurology, Beth Isreal-Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, 02215, USA

    Margaret G. O’Connor

  2. Department of Psychology, Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, USA

    Edith F. Kaplan

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    Carrie Andreoletti

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O’Connor, M.G., Kaplan, E.F. (2002). Age-Related Changes in Memory. In: Demick, J., Andreoletti, C. (eds) Handbook of Adult Development. The Springer Series in Adult Development and Aging. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0617-1_7

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