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Age by itself doesn't cause everyone to "become less smart". There are medical conditions that some (not all) people deal with at advanced age that cause impaired mental functioning and various kinds of dementia. Sometimes older people are slowed down by physical ailments that have nothing to do with mental capacity, but some young people might confuse slowness of the body with slowness of the mind.

The last thing we need is for our younger people to have automatic and unfounded negative judgments about our seniors.

If I'm supposed to have "capictey", I'm not aware that I'm losing it, and "remteitaous" sounds perfectly dreadful; I hope I can avoid it, whatever it is. THEIR BRAIN SUFFERS FROM REMTEITAOUS THAT MAKES THEIR BRAIN KNOWLEDGE SLOW DOWN AND LOSES CAPICTEY

An aside, just remember....Everyone alive was once a child, and everyone alive will die. There is a real answer, in that some types of memory recall slows down with age, but analytical skills can remain sharp the entire life. Like everything else the ability to think through things is a learned skill that improves with use and atrophies with disuse.

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

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This helpful Awake article is on jw.org. Confusion, depression, incontinence, and loss of hearing, sight, and memory may be a result of aging; yet, if some of such health problems appear, they may well be effectively treated. At the onset of any such issues, seek medical attention. When the thought of aging comes up many are filled with concern, anxiety and even dread. This is because aging is usually associated with negatives such as diminished looks, a frail body and chronic disease. Many older people got upset about being forgetful. They worry that they are losing control of what one ancient poet called the "the golden bowl"-the precious brain with its treasured memories. (Ecclesiastes 12:6)

If, individuals have forgotten names or have wondered if such lapses in memory are the beginning of serious mental decline, please be assured: Forgetfulness occurs at all ages, and changes in mental function that an older person may experience are not usually from dementia.*While some memory loss is common in later life, "most elderly people live out their lives in complete control of their mental abilities," writes Dr. Michael T. Levy, chairman of behavioral science at Staten Island University Hospital in New York.

True, younger people usually surpass older ones in the speed at which they recall specific facts. But, "if you take away the timer," says neurologist Richard Restak, "older people generally perform at least as well as their younger counterparts." In fact, with appropriate education and training, healthy older brains continue to learn, to remember, and even to improve specific abilities.

What, though, if someone experiences more serious memory problems? Even then, he or she should not automatically conclude that dementia is the problem. Many other treatable conditions that occur in later life can cause memory difficulties and sudden unusual confusion. Such disorders are often mislabeled "old age" or "senility"-sometimes even by misinformed professionals. Not only is this demeaning to older patients but it may well prevent them from getting appropriate medical treatment. What might some of these disorders be?

Sudden unusual confusion can be caused by malnutrition, dehydration, anemia, head injury, thyroid problems, vitamin deficiency, side effects of medication, or even a disorienting change in environment. Memory problems can be caused by prolonged stress, and infections are notorious for causing a confused state in the aged. Depression can also be a cause of memory loss and confusion in elderly patients. Hence, "the rapid onset of a confusional state," advises Dr. Levy, "should never be ignored or dismissed as hopeless senility." A thorough medical examination may help to establish the underlying cause of the symptoms.

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It is not the case of who's the smartest, but who has had the most life experiences and learned from them.

Older people have been living for longer picking up information as they live whereas younger people have lived for only a few years not picking up as much information. Although younger people do learn quicker than older people! Another fact for you !

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