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Does false memory decline with age? The unexpected rise of memory distortions

Research consistently shows that older adults are more prone to experiencing false memories than their younger counterparts. In contrast to general forgetfulness, which can be a normal part of aging, a heightened susceptibility to distorted or fabricated memories is a significant aspect of cognitive aging. This phenomenon, often surprising, reveals that memory doesn't simply fade uniformly with time, but changes in complex and often unpredictable ways.