Study suggests spatial memory decline may be preventable and not universal

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251003/Study-suggests-spatial-memory-decline-may-be-preventable-and-not-universal.aspx In the realm of memories, "where" holds special importance. Where did I leave my keys? Where did I eat dinner last night? Where did I first meet that friend? Recalling locations is necessary for daily life, yet spatial memory - which keeps track of "where" - is one of the first cognitive abilities to fade in old age. And deficits earlier in life can be a telltale sign of dementia.