Taking care of your cognitive health

As we become older, our cognition—our capacity for clear thinking, learning, and memory—often changes. Though some people encounter Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, many older adults report more subtle alterations in their memory and thought processes. According to research, eating well, exercising regularly, and picking up new skills can all support cognitive function in older persons.

Signs & Symptoms

Consequences of Poor Cognitive Health in Elderly

  • Trouble following a conversation
  • Losing train of thought mid conversation
  • Forgetting recent happenings and events
  • Having poor sense of time and space
  • Trouble articulating thoughts and feelings
  • Acting more impulsively

Challenges

  • Side effects of various medicines
  • Social Isolation
  • Redundant Routine
  • Depression
  • Family History of neurodegenerative diseases

Advice

  • As we become older, our cognition—our capacity for clear thinking, learning, and memory—often changes.
  • Though some people encounter Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, many older adults report more subtle alterations in their memory and thought processes.
  • According to research, eating well, exercising regularly, and picking up new skills can all support cognitive function in older persons.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are different forms of dementia including Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal disorders, and Lewy body dementia that are commonly present in elderly people.
Slower inductive reasoning and slower problem-solving are two signs of cognitive deterioration that come with ageing-
  • Diminished spatial orientation.
  • Declines in perceptual speed.
As we age, many of our cognitive abilities start to decline. These include impairments to short-term working memory, processing speed, retrieval of memories/information, attention, and problem-solving. An online counsellor can help the elderly, effectively deal with these issues. For the best geriatric counselling services visit TalktoAngel


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