Alzheimer’s: Understanding and Preventing Memory Loss Part I
Senior Helper
One
of the most troublesome issues with aging loved ones is their common
tendency to lose their memory. As our parents get older, we often start
to notice that they are forgetting to do simple daily activities or even
forgetting things from the past. This memory loss can lead to Alzheimer’s or dementia.
While memory loss is common with seniors, it is does not happen in all
(or even most) cases. Most people can cite examples of elderly loved
ones they know who are in their late 80s or even into their 90s and
still have vivid memories going all the way back to their childhood.The fact that some elderly people have been able to retain sharp memories while others experience memory loss has lead scientists to study memory loss in further detail in hopes of discovering what physical and mental factors contribute to loss of memory and what is necessary to prevent it. So far, scientists have made some interesting findings.
When Does Memory Loss Begin?
Scientists believe that memory loss begins in most people toward the end of middle age and as they approach retirement. During this period, the brain begins to lose cells at a rate of 1% per year. 1% may not seem like much, and at first it may not be noticeable. But 1% compounded year after year becomes a noticeable loss in brain mass as people get further into their retirement years.
What Contributes to Memory Loss?
In addition to the loss of brain cells, it is believed that lifestyle changes related to retirement often contribute to the speeding up of memory loss. For example, when people stop working or doing regular daily activity, much of the information stored in the brain no longer has meaningful structural support. This makes it much more difficult to access the information.
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