Aging Brain: Changes of Thinking of the Aging Mind

 

Ageing causes changes to the brain size, vasculature, and cognition, according to medical literature. The brain shrinks with increasing age and there are changes at all levels from molecules to morphology. Incidence of stroke, white matter lesions, and dementia also rise with age, and there are changes in levels of neurotransmitters and hormones.

Physical changes are found that the volume of the brain and/or its weight declines with age at a rate of around 5% per decade after age 40 with the actual rate of decline possibly increasing with age particularly over age 70. The most widely seen cognitive change associated with ageing is memory impairment. ​

Age-related changes in how the brain manages memory, thinking, and other mental processes are called “cognitive aging”, which is NOT because of disease or damage nor involve neurodegeneration or significant damage to the brain’s neurons. The normal and expected cognitive aging, from medical literature and clinical findings, are reviewed for memory, attention, language skills, executive function, processing speed, crystallized and fluid intelligence, emotional processing, and most importantly, the practical takeaways and action to take to enhance cognitive health. Go to https://www.qualitylifeforum.net/aging-brain.html to learn more.

Cognitive aging means that as people getting older, the mental functions become less flexible with memories getting worse. Aging brain also becomes more easily distracted by busy environments, and it takes more effort to work through complex problems, choices, and decisions.

Aging tends to make people more positive, optimistic, trusting, emotionally resilient, and focused on good things. This often helps people feel happier as they get older. But these changes may also make older adults more susceptible to deception and financial exploitation.

Aging is inevitable, but quality of life is not age limiting. Cognitive health requires self-care actions for maintenance. To learn about physical changes of aging body, go to The Milestone of Age 65. Don’t blame your age. Healthy mindset and life style has a direct impact on your mind and body.

Learning and understanding your aging brain will benefit aging anticipation and self-care. Feel free to contact QualityLifeForum@outlook.com for personal support. An individualized coaching program can help you achieving your personal health goals.