Superager

Topic

A superager is an individual of advanced biological age, typically 80 years or older, who retains the cognitive performance and memory capacity of a much younger person. Coined by neurologist Marsel Mesulam, the term distinguishes these individuals from typical-agers who experience standard age-related cognitive decline. Research into superagers focuses on understanding the biological and neurological factors that protect their brains from atrophy and dementia.