Aging and Sequence Learning

What do tying shoelaces, hitting a golf ball, and square dancing have in common? Each can be learned by imitation, a major way that people of all ages acquire and master important skills. Imitation has been widely studied in infants, children and young adults, but until now, not in older adults. In fact, imitation learning is especially important in the everyday activities of older adults as they strive to achieve or preserve an independent lifestyle.