More work is needed to explain the findings, but the researchers suspect a two-way relationship underpins the results. In this scenario, people with better thinking skills are more likely to use digital devices, but there are also cognitive benefits to be had from embracing the technology.
Yes, us old people can become just as addicted to phones as easily as a 14 year old. And with the same stupid shit. On the other hand, it can help keep cognitive abilities working better and helping to keep more interested in the world around you. But it can impair judgement and let people slid into poor mental hygiene. And us old people have a very hard time with those two things anyway.
But, despite my great fear of losing my mental acuity and abilities, I can feel the small cracks beginning to form around the edges of my mind. I work hard to keep learning new things and mastering new skills. From learning how to make my own bacon this past summer to learning how to bake bread this winter. While working out a new model steam engine design that I might build next winter. Plus adding some 3D printing designs to upload for others to possibly enjoy and use. And today I’m driving 300 miles to pick up a new puppy to train to hunt grouse with me in the fall. (I lost my beautiful little baby girl Tara to kidney failure this early spring). This puppy might well out live me when it’s all said and done.
The fear of decline is real and I know it’s inevitable.