A concise update on aging and cognition notes that super agers over 80 carry a genetic edge: they are less likely to bear the gene most linked to Alzheimer’s risk and show higher levels of a protective variant. For therapists, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals, these findings illuminate how genetics and resilience influence cognitive aging, informing assessment considerations and discussions with older clients about risk and cognitive well-being.
Article Title: The genetic advantage that helps some people stay sharp for life
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