Study examines how couples' collaborative dialogue may assist in memory
Monday, August 29, 2011 - 09:00
in Psychology & Sociology
(Medical Xpress) -- Effective memory is a key ability for independent living in later life, and a new Iowa State University study is among the first to report that social partners can help extend memory. The study also found that the collaboration that helps middle-aged couples with memory tasks doesn't seem to be as effective for couples older than 70.