SUMMARY Remember, it’s never too late to learn—or to teach • The brain’s memory is like a laptop with thirty separate hard drives, each in charge of a specific type of memory. • Some memory systems age better than others. Working memory (formerly short-term memory) can decline dramatically, causing forgetfulness. Episodic memory—stories of life events—also tends to decline. • Procedural memory—for motor skills—remains stable during aging. Vocabulary increases with age. • Learning a demanding skill is the most scientifically proven way to reduce
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