Older adults' declines in episodic memory do not appear to affect their creation and use of flashbulb memories.

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Research suggests that older adults may experience declines in episodic memory, which is the ability to recall specific events from one's past. However, they still appear to be able to create and use flashbulb memories, which are highly vivid and emotional recollections of highly significant events.

Older Adults' Declines in Episodic Memory Do Not Appear to Affect