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“If we ... capitalize on the very real strengths of older people, then added years of life can dramatically improve quality of life at all ages.”

Quote by Laura L. Carstensen

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Laura L. Carstensen

Laura L. Carstensen is a renowned psychologist born on November 2, 1953. She is a professor at Stanford University, specializing in geropsychology and intergenerational cognition. Professor Carstensen's research has significant implications for understanding the psychological changes of the elderly in social and cultural environments. more

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