According to new research, stereotypical views on aging can negatively affect our hearing and memory skills, according to University of Toronto researchers. In a study of 301 adults ages 56-96, scientists assessed each person’s view on aging, the perception of one’s memory and hearing abilities, and actual hearing and memory performance on tests. Those with negative views about aging who believed they had hearing and memory challenges performed poorly on tests. Dispelling stereotypes about aging could improve confidence in hearing and memory abilities, researchers say.
