A study on aging carried out in subjects aged 70 to 90 states that as we age our individual differences increase .
"We consider older people as a homogeneous group, but the reality is that the differences between individuals increase with age", says Bo G. Eriksson, from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden), author of the study. "The perception that the elderly have similar interests, values and lifestyles can lead to discrimination," he warns, adding that stereotypes about the elderly are less and less in line with reality .
Eriksson has also identified several social factors that affect longevity . Thus he has come to the conclusion that it is essential to be part of social events, maintain self-esteem by facing and overcoming challenges, as well as having daily conversations with other people, which helps the decision-making process, improves attention, and enhances memory.
