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How do older adults compare to younger adults when it comes to everyday memory tasks like recalling a grocery list or remembering if an action was performed?

Studies show that certain aspects of memory, particularly those requiring effortful recall, tend to decline with age. So, how do older adults compare to younger adults when it comes to everyday memory tasks like recalling a grocery list or remembering if an action was performed? The differences reveal intriguing insights into the aging brain's adaptive strategies.