Many people tend to ignore the earliest signs of dementia because these signs often appear subtle and can be mistaken for normal aging or everyday forgetfulness. For example, occasional forgetfulness, like misplacing keys or forgetting why you walked into a…
A cognitive evaluation is a process designed to understand how well your brain is working in areas like memory, attention, problem-solving, and thinking skills. When you go for one, you can expect it to start with a conversation where the…
Auditory confusion happens when the brain struggles to correctly interpret sounds. This can occur due to hearing loss, brain changes, or sensory processing difficulties. When sounds become unclear or jumbled, the brain tries to make sense of them, sometimes leading…
Some seniors struggle with loud laughter or talking because of changes in their hearing and auditory processing that come with age. As people get older, many experience a type of hearing loss called presbycusis, which mainly affects the ability to…
Dreams are more than just random images or stories playing out in your mind while you sleep. They can actually reveal important clues about your cognitive health—the way your brain is functioning and processing information. When you dream, your brain…
Menopause and Alzheimer’s disease might be more connected than we have traditionally thought, and recent research is shedding light on how changes during menopause could influence the risk of developing Alzheimer’s later in life. One key factor is estrogen, a…
People with Alzheimer’s disease sometimes talk to people who aren’t actually there because of changes happening in their brain. Alzheimer’s affects memory and how the brain processes reality, which can cause confusion and hallucinations. When someone with Alzheimer’s talks to…
Background music has a unique relationship with memory, especially in people dealing with memory care challenges like dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. It can both help and harm, depending on how it is used. On the positive side, familiar music often…
Some people with dementia often focus a lot on their past jobs or homes. This happens because dementia affects the brain in a way that makes recent memories harder to remember, while older memories from long ago stay clearer for…
Nighttime behavior, especially how we sleep, reveals a lot about our brain health. Sleep is not just rest; it’s an active time when the brain processes emotions, consolidates memories, and clears out toxins that accumulate during the day. When these…