When dreams feel more real than waking life, it can be a disorienting and sometimes unsettling experience. This phenomenon often occurs during vivid dreaming states, especially in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, when the brain is highly active and dreams…
Some seniors get stuck in repetitive behaviors due to a variety of underlying causes, often linked to changes in the brain and how it processes information. One common reason is cognitive decline, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. These conditions…
As people experience cognitive decline, their sensitivity to temperature often changes in noticeable ways. Normally, the brain helps regulate how we perceive and respond to temperature, but when cognitive abilities weaken, this regulation can become impaired. For example, older adults…
Some dementia patients hoard objects around the house because of changes in their brain that affect how they think, feel, and organize their surroundings. As dementia progresses, the part of the brain responsible for decision-making and organizing—called the prefrontal cortex—does…
When someone you care about becomes overly suspicious, it can be confusing and painful for everyone involved. Suspicion, in this context, means they frequently doubt others’ intentions, question loyalty without clear reasons, or accuse loved ones of wrongdoing without evidence.…
When the brain becomes inflamed, it can cause noticeable changes in how we feel and think. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection, but when it happens in the brain and sticks around too long, it can…
Mounjaro, a medication originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes and aid weight loss, is gaining attention as a potential future treatment for cognitive disorders. This interest comes from its unique way of working in the body and promising research…
During menopause, the body undergoes significant hormonal changes, especially a drop in estrogen and progesterone levels. These shifts can have a noticeable impact on memory and focus, often described as “brain fog.” Estrogen plays a key role in brain function…
Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in ways that make it hard for patients to recognize familiar places, including their own home. This happens because Alzheimer’s damages parts of the brain responsible for memory and spatial awareness—the ability to understand where…
People with dementia sometimes become afraid of shadows or reflections. This happens because dementia changes how the brain processes what it sees. Shadows may look like holes or strange shapes, and reflections in mirrors or windows might be mistaken for…