Unit 3: Learning and Memory

2.0 How Does Memory Change in Older Age?

In the previous activity you learned that the brain tends to ‘clean up’ more often when people get older, and with each ‘clean-up’ some memories get lost.

This article on Helpguide.org on ‘Age-related memory loss’, will provide you with an overview of reasons for memory loss in older age, but also information that helps you distinguish between ‘normal’ memory loss and memory loss that is related to degenerative brain diseases such as dementia.

In your learning diary, note down at least 5 facts from this article that you think are useful to help you understand the senior learners you will be learning a language with.

Then compare your notes with the model answer.