Study finds no link between cognitive decline, socioeconomic status in elderly

Friday, August 7, 2009 - 13:56 in Psychology & Sociology

New UCLA research suggests that for seniors age 70 and older, socioeconomic status does not play a major role in the brain's continued ability to function. However, seniors who have never been married and widowers seem to perform more poorly as they age.

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