Socializing Can Help Elderly Women Stay Sharp

Friday, June 6, 2008 - 09:28 in Psychology & Sociology

Socializing with friends and family can do more than lift the spirits of elderly women -- it can improve cognition and might help prevent dementia, according to a new study. The study began in 2001 and included women at least 78 years old who were free of signs of dementia. Researchers conducted follow-up interviews between 2002 and 2005.

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