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Memory and Aging
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Short-Term Memory
Often shows decline with age, particularly in working memory.
Prospective Memory
Can decline with age; older adults may have more trouble with tasks requiring future planning.
Semantic Memory
Tends to be relatively preserved in healthy aging; problems may signify pathological conditions like Alzheimer’s.
Episodic Memory
Shows significant decline with age; older adults may have difficulty recalling specific events.
Long-Term Memory
Semantic and procedural memories are typically preserved, while episodic memory tends to decline.
Sensory Memory
Generally remains stable with aging.
Procedural Memory
Generally resistant to the aging process; skills and routines are well-preserved.
Autobiographical Memory
May have a 'reminiscence bump' for older adults, who recall more events from adolescence and early adulthood.
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