Just as expected? Older adults' aging expectations are associated with subjective cognition.

Nikki L Hill Sakshi Bhargava Justin Do Emily B WhitakerMonique J BrownRenata KomalasariRachel WuJacqueline A Mogle

Published in: Aging & mental health (2024)

Aging expectations are malleable and influence an individual's perceptions of their cognitive functioning. Modifying older adults' aging expectations could support healthier cognitive aging through increased awareness and accurate assumptions about the aging process.

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