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…
When brain volume loss occurs, imaging scans like MRI or CT reveal certain clear changes that reflect the shrinking of brain tissue. On these scans, the spaces inside and around the brain appear larger because the actual brain matter has…
People with dementia often find it hard to sleep through the night due to several changes happening in their brain and body. One major reason is that dementia disrupts the natural internal clock, called the circadian rhythm, which normally tells…