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Reduced stability with aging

Do others notice a reduction in cornering stability with age? And if so, how bad does it get? I hit 70 this summer and over the last year or so I have noticed a decrease in stability when taking tight corners. The solution is simple, I have slowed down. But it does take a fair amount of attention and I have found myself swing out into the oncoming lane a couple of times on MUPS. I never came close to hitting someone heading the other direction but I have dialed it back even more and pay very close attention. On the flip side, extremely slow, very sharp turns are also a problem but IIRC that seemed true in younger years. I see a fair number of people older than me on the road so I hope this isn't a progressive issue. Any experiences out there?
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