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By one account, crystallized intelligence—the knowledge and skills accumulated over a lifetime—can remain stable or even improve through the sixth and seventh decades of life. This offers a more nuanced answer to the common question: **What happens to intellectual ability in later adulthood?**
According to research from the National Institute on Aging, while some cognitive abilities remain strong, aspects of memory and processing speed often decline with age. Understanding **which intelligence has a decline with aging** is key to a proactive approach to senior brain health, focusing on the differences between fluid and crystallized intelligence.
While it's a common belief that all cognitive abilities decrease with age, research indicates that certain types of attention remain remarkably stable throughout adulthood. This article explores the answer to the question, **what attention does not change as a person ages?**, and delves into the surprising resilience of the aging brain.
