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…
Loud noises often feel much worse for people with dementia because their brains process sound differently than those without the condition. Dementia affects parts of the brain responsible for memory, emotions, and sensory processing. When a loud or sudden noise…
The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a simple test used by healthcare professionals to measure a person’s cognitive function. It consists of 30 questions that assess different mental abilities like memory, attention, language, and orientation to time and place. The…
Dementia and vivid nightmares are connected in ways that researchers are still exploring, but there is growing evidence that certain sleep disturbances, including intense or frightening dreams, may be early signs of dementia-related brain changes. One key link involves a…
Cerebral volume loss means that the brain is shrinking or getting smaller. This happens when brain cells die or the connections between them weaken, causing the overall size of the brain to reduce. It’s a natural part of aging but…
Elephants have much to teach us about brain health and memory because their brains are not only large but also highly complex. Despite their size, elephant brains feature a highly folded cerebral cortex, which is linked to advanced brain functions…
Using textures for sensory therapy is a simple yet powerful way to help people, especially children or those with sensory processing differences, feel calm, focused, and emotionally balanced. Textures engage the sense of touch, which is a key part of…