BMJ Open July 2019 PMID 31289097

Ageing as a mindset: a study protocol to rejuvenate older adults with a counterclockwise psychological intervention.

Francesco Pagnini, Cesare Cavalera, Eleonora Volpato, Benedetta Comazzi, Francesco Vailati Riboni, Chiara Valota, Katherine Bercovitz, Enrico Molinari, Paolo Banfi, Deborah Phillips, Ellen Langer

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Peak: 2 in Jan 2022
across 4 sources since Jun 2020

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a generally optimistic stance, with phrases like ‘master your mind,’ ‘relive their younger selves,’ and mentions of improved memory and strength, which indicate enthusiasm and belief in the intervention's potential. The tone is encouraging and intrigued, emphasizing the transformative possibilities of psychological approaches to aging, but without detailed critical analysis, suggesting moderate engagement and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions are positive and supportive, indicating general agreement with the study’s approach and potential benefits.

InterestHigh interest

Posters demonstrate high curiosity about the intervention, excitedly referring to the psychological retreat and mentioning the improvements observed.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include enthusiasm for the concept, with some referencing specific outcomes like better memory and strength, showing moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight potential positive effects and curiosity, there's less emphasis on broader societal or practical implications, keeping the impact moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • Researchers believe that how we think about aging can really change how we feel and our health as we get older.
  • They are doing an experiment where older people will live like it’s 1989 for a week, to see if pretending to be younger makes them feel younger and healthier.
  • The study, done in Italy, will compare different groups of people to see how they change before and after the experiment and will share the results with the world.

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♥️"...adults (aged 75+) taking part of a 1-week retreat ...instructed and helped to relive their younger selves, ...in the year 1989." Ageing as a mindset: a study protocol to rejuvenate older adults with a counterclockwise psychological intervention https://t.co/j1yeqOe9Ob

Jan 26, 2022 · 3,269 followers View post →
Talking To Seniors
@Talk2Seniors · X

Imagine the volunteers for this study?? Wow! Ageing as a mindset: a study protocol to rejuvenate older adults with a counterclockwise psychological intervention https://t.co/j1yeqOe9Ob

Jan 26, 2022 · 3,269 followers View post →
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"For both groups, hearing, memory and grip strength improved." Ageing as a mindset: a study protocol to rejuvenate older adults with a counterclockwise psychological intervention https://t.co/B7v4f8W8mX #ageing #aging

Feb 6, 2022 · 3,269 followers View post →
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Ageing as a mindset: a study protocol to rejuvenate older adults with a counterclockwise psychological intervention https://t.co/pAMwoR63Y1

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Ageing as a mindset: a study protocol to rejuvenate older adults with a counterclockwise psychological intervention - PMC https://t.co/tEMZVMmftN

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GoProFun
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Ageing as a mindset: a study protocol to rejuvenate older adults with a psychological intervention Read more

Oct 3, 2024 · 3 likes · 4,580 followers View post →
Prussian Blue
@AntidoteThought · X

Ageing as a mindset: a study protocol to rejuvenate older adults with a counterclockwise psychological intervention https://t.co/pAMwoR63Y1

May 15, 2024 · 2,627 followers View post →
Talking To Seniors
@Talk2Seniors · X

"For both groups, hearing, memory and grip strength improved." Ageing as a mindset: a study protocol to rejuvenate older adults with a counterclockwise psychological intervention https://t.co/B7v4f8W8mX #ageing #aging

Feb 6, 2022 · 3,269 followers View post →
Talking To Seniors
@Talk2Seniors · X

Imagine the volunteers for this study?? Wow! Ageing as a mindset: a study protocol to rejuvenate older adults with a counterclockwise psychological intervention https://t.co/j1yeqOe9Ob

Jan 26, 2022 · 3,269 followers View post →
Talking To Seniors
@Talk2Seniors · X

♥️"...adults (aged 75+) taking part of a 1-week retreat ...instructed and helped to relive their younger selves, ...in the year 1989." Ageing as a mindset: a study protocol to rejuvenate older adults with a counterclockwise psychological intervention https://t.co/j1yeqOe9Ob

Jan 26, 2022 · 3,269 followers View post →
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@ORSantos2020 · X

Ageing as a #mindset: a study protocol to rejuvenate older adults with a counterclockwise #psychologicalintervention https://t.co/doxUp50lYj

Jun 25, 2020 · 42 followers View post →
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