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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 27, 2025

5 min

Do people lose their second language as they age? Understanding language retention.

Research indicates that, during normal aging, a decline in a second language (L2) can be more rapid than in one's native tongue (L1). The question, **do people lose their second language as they age?**, is complex, revealing nuances between natural cognitive changes and conditions like dementia.

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Oct 26, 2025

4 min

A Unique Shift: What is one thing that happens to many multilingual people as they get older?

Studies suggest that lifelong multilingualism can provide a cognitive buffer against age-related decline, but another fascinating shift also occurs. So, what is one thing that happens to many multilingual people as they get older? Many experience a profound resurgence of interest in their native language.

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