Why Loud Noises Upset Dementia Patients People with dementia often get upset by loud noises because their brains struggle to process sounds properly. This overload leads to confusion, fear, and agitation, making everyday sounds feel overwhelming.[1][2] Dementia, like Alzheimer’s disease,…
Why Bright Lights Bother Dementia Patients People with dementia often find bright lights uncomfortable or painful, even though these lights can sometimes help their sleep and alertness. This issue comes from a condition called aversive visual light sensitivity, or AVLS,…
Sensory Overload in Older Adults Explained Sensory overload happens when everyday sights, sounds, smells, touches, or lights become too much for the brain to handle. For older adults, this can feel like a sudden flood of irritation or exhaustion from…
Mental Fatigue and Brain Aging Mental fatigue happens when your brain feels worn out from too much stress, long work hours, or lack of sleep. It shows up as brain fog, with symptoms like forgetfulness, trouble focusing, low energy, headaches,…
Older adults often tire mentally faster due to a mix of age-related body changes, nutrient shortages, and everyday stresses that hit the brain harder as we age. This mental tiredness shows up as brain fog, trouble focusing, forgetfulness, and feeling…
As people get older, their ability to focus and hold attention often changes. These shifts happen because the brain adjusts over time, but they do not mean everyone loses focus completely. Studies show that older adults can still perform well…
Why Multitasking Becomes Harder With Age Most people think they can juggle several tasks at once, like checking email while talking on the phone or cooking dinner while scrolling social media. But as we get older, this gets tougher. Our…
Reaction Time Slowing and Brain Aging As we get older, our reaction time slows down. This happens because the brain changes in ways that make it harder to process information quickly. Simple tasks like catching a ball or hitting the…
Balance Changes as a Sign of Cognitive Decline Many older adults notice small shifts in how they walk or stand. These balance changes can signal early cognitive decline. Balance problems often link to conditions like dementia with Lewy bodies or…
Grip strength is the force you use when squeezing something with your hand, like a tool or a stress ball. It turns out this simple measure can tell us a lot about brain health, especially as people get older. Studies…