Have you heard the phrase “last thing in, first thing out” with memory loss and dementia? It means the most recent skills and information are usually forgotten first, while older memories and habits last longer. For example, a person might forget how to stream Netflix or use a smartphone but still remember how to use a microwave or landline phone. This happens because skills learned early in life are stored in more parts of the brain, making them stronger. Newer skills depend on brain areas that