Some dementia patients struggle to explain their dreams because the brain changes caused by dementia affect memory, language, and the ability to organize thoughts. Dementia damages areas of the brain responsible for forming and recalling memories, as well as those…

As people grow older, their brains often become more sensitive to noise, making everyday sounds feel louder or more distracting than before. This increased noise sensitivity is linked to changes in how the aging brain processes sound and manages auditory…

When someone with dementia sees people who aren’t really there, it can be confusing and upsetting for both them and their loved ones. This experience is called a **visual hallucination**, where the brain creates images that don’t exist in the…

Diabetes drugs, especially a group called GLP-1 receptor agonists, are showing promise in helping fight Alzheimer’s disease. These drugs were originally designed to manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes but recent research suggests they might also protect…

Brain shrinkage matters in early dementia because it reflects the loss of nerve cells and connections that are vital for memory, thinking, and daily functioning. In conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, this shrinkage—also called brain atrophy—starts in key areas such as…

Vivid nightmares can sometimes be more than just unpleasant dreams—they may signal changes happening in the brain that relate to cognitive decline. While nightmares are common and often linked to stress, trauma, or anxiety, persistent and intense nightmares might reflect…

Menopause and headaches are closely connected, more than many people realize. During menopause, the body undergoes significant hormonal changes, especially in estrogen and progesterone levels. These hormones help regulate various functions in the body, including how blood vessels in the…

Dementia can sometimes cause hallucinations, which means a person sees or hears things that aren’t really there. This happens because dementia affects how the brain processes information, especially in areas responsible for vision and hearing. For example, someone with dementia…

Mounjaro, a drug originally developed to help manage type 2 diabetes and obesity, is now being studied for its potential role in Alzheimer’s research. Scientists have found that Mounjaro and similar medications might protect the brain by reducing risks linked…

Shortness of breath in older adults is a common symptom that can signal a variety of health issues. It means having trouble catching your breath or feeling like you can’t get enough air. While sometimes it happens after hard physical…