Cognitive impairment happens when a person’s brain doesn’t work as well as it used to. This can affect memory, thinking, and the ability to do everyday tasks. Understanding the stages of cognitive impairment helps people recognize changes early and get…
When a loved one starts seeing things that aren’t there, it can be confusing and worrying. These experiences, called hallucinations, might happen for various reasons—mental health conditions like schizophrenia or dissociative disorders, neurological issues such as Charles Bonnet Syndrome related…
A common diabetes drug called metformin has long been used to manage type 2 diabetes, but recent research has sparked new interest in how diabetes medications might affect brain health, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have been studying another class of…
As we grow older, our brains naturally change in size and function. One key aspect of this aging process is a reduction in brain volume, meaning the overall size or weight of the brain tends to shrink over time. This…
Some older adults struggle with dream sleep, particularly the stage called REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, where most vivid dreaming happens. This difficulty arises due to several changes in the brain and body that come with aging. As people get…
Noise sensitivity, or an increased discomfort or irritation to everyday sounds, might be more than just an annoyance—it could be an early sign of cognitive decline. Some research suggests that changes in how the brain processes sensory information, including sound,…
Menopause can trigger headaches because of the significant changes in hormone levels, especially estrogen. Estrogen plays a key role in regulating chemicals in the brain like serotonin and dopamine, which help control pain sensitivity. When estrogen levels drop or fluctuate…
Hallucinations in dementia patients are experiences where a person sees, hears, or senses things that aren’t actually there. These sensory perceptions feel very real to the individual but have no external source. For example, someone might see children playing in…
Mounjaro, a drug originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, is gaining attention as a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research. It belongs to a class of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which help regulate blood sugar and appetite. Recent studies…
Shortness of breath in seniors is not always just a sign of aging; sometimes, it signals something serious that needs immediate attention. When an older adult suddenly finds it hard to breathe or feels more breathless than usual during everyday…