People with dementia often experience changes in how they feel and report pain. These shifts can make it harder for caregivers and doctors to know when someone is hurting and how to help. In dementia, the brain’s ability to process…
People with dementia often react more strongly to pain than others. This happens because their brains process pain differently due to the disease. Dementia, like Alzheimer’s disease, damages key brain areas. The hippocampus, an early target in Alzheimer’s, handles both…
Inflammatory pain is a type of pain caused by inflammation in the body, like when tissues swell and release chemicals that signal nerves to hurt. This pain often lasts longer than expected and can change how the brain remembers it,…
Chronic pain does more than hurt the body. It changes the brain in lasting ways, affecting emotions, memory, and thinking. When pain lasts for months or years, it lights up parts of the brain like the amygdala. This area handles…
Pain Avoidance and Cognitive Decline Many people with chronic pain try to avoid anything that hurts. They skip exercise, social events, or daily tasks to dodge the discomfort. This makes sense at first. No one likes pain. But over time,…
Fear can play a big role in how people with early dementia act, often leading them to pull back from daily life and activities they once enjoyed. This reduced activity happens when confusion, embarrassment, or worry makes simple tasks feel…
Fear of falling does more than just make people nervous. It changes how the brain controls balance and movement, often leading to stiffer postures and cautious steps that can actually raise the risk of a fall. When someone stands or…
Falls as an Early Sign of Cognitive Decline People often think of memory loss when they hear about cognitive decline, but falls can be one of the first physical clues that something is changing in the brain. These slips or…
Dizziness and Cognitive Performance Many people feel dizzy at times. This can make the world seem to spin or tilt. It might come from inner ear problems or other health issues. What people often do not realize is how dizziness…
Working night shifts can raise the chances of Alzheimer’s disease by disrupting sleep and the body’s internal clock, leading to buildup of harmful brain proteins over time. Night shifts force people to sleep during the day and stay awake at…