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Why does handwriting change as you get older?

According to the National Institute on Aging, our bodies undergo numerous physiological changes as we age, and our ability to write is no exception. So, why does handwriting change as you get older? The reasons range from simple dexterity loss to more serious health conditions, all impacting a once-fluid movement.

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Does handwriting decline with age? The truth about aging and penmanship

Recent studies using machine learning algorithms on digital handwriting samples demonstrate a measurable decline in handwriting abilities with physiological aging. So, **does handwriting decline with age**? Yes, but the changes are part of a complex process involving both normal and, sometimes, more serious neurological factors.

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