Overview
The aging brain undergoes various changes that can affect cognitive functions, memory, and overall brain health. Understanding these changes is crucial for developing strategies to maintain cognitive abilities and improve quality of life in older adults. Neuroplasticity plays a significant role in h...
Key Terms
Example: Learning a new skill can enhance neuroplasticity.
Example: Cognition includes processes like thinking, memory, and problem-solving.
Example: Short-term memory helps you remember a phone number long enough to dial it.
Example: Alzheimer's disease is a common form of dementia.
Example: Higher education levels may contribute to greater cognitive reserve.
Example: Synapses are crucial for communication between neurons.
Related Topics
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Study of diseases that cause degeneration of the nervous system, affecting cognitive functions.
advancedCognitive Psychology
Exploration of mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning.
intermediateHealthy Aging
Focus on strategies and practices that promote health and well-being in older adults.
beginnerKey Concepts
neuroplasticitycognitive declinememory changesbrain health