Here’s Why Declining Cognition is a Red Flag for Your Aging Score… Please Keep Reading

We live our daily lives aging quietly. Accepting the “usual” way to age with our mind slowly declining can create fear and uncertainty.  Watching our family members and friends being affected by cognitive changes is unsettling as we wonder if that will be us someday.   

It can feel like you’re… losing control of your own life, and uncertain about what to do.

And if you’re anything like most of the people in our community, your intention is to stay healthy in  every facet of life.

I’m here to tell you that by believing the common and usual beliefs around aging, dismal results are the commonplace.  

By embracing the truths of your body's abilities and challenging these common myths, you can break through and thrive. 

What Most People Don’t Know About Declining Cognition With Aging

About 50 million people worldwide have dementia, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year.  Alzheimers is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60-70% of cases.  

Dementia affects each person in a different way. Even with cognition studies and papers about it… there is no answer for dementia.

It’s usually seen as the worst possible diagnosis for many clients and their families.

In traditional medical models, there is nothing to do but take some prescription medications and wait until it gets worse.

A small number of Dr’s are learning how to treat and support the brain's health.

So if you’re still struggling to figure out more about your cognitive impairments, and how to support yourself this is the most important thing you’ll read.

Here’s How Declining Cognition Is Making You Feel Older Than You Are

Based on your quiz results, you’re showing signs and symptoms of cognitive decline right now, here’s a breakdown of why it’s likely behind how you’re feeling right now.

Here’s what’s happening in your body…

There’s no denying that the mind and body are aging, we can’t escape it. Structural and functional changes within the brain correlate with age related cognitive changes.  Alterations in neuronal structure, loss of synapses and dysfunction of neuronal networks that send signals between neurons to think and communicate become faulty.  

Levels of hormones and neurotransmitters decline affecting our thinking and behavior.

As we age our brains shrink in volume, particularly in the frontal cortex. Our learning and complex mental activities are commonly negatively affected.

In central brain regions, communication between the nerve cells called neurons can be reduced.

Blood flow typically decreases.

Inflammation which commonly  accelerates with aging, is detrimental to the communication within the brain to create thoughts and express ourselves.

Our genetics influence how the brain ages. Many people have genetic predispositions to cognitive problems that can exacerbate brain function.  

Our education and experiences also play a role in how the brain is aging. The more reading and understanding and experiences the brain has seen equates into a greater sense of long term functioning.  

Age related diseases accelerate the rate of neuronal dysfunction, loss and cognitive decline.  

All these changes in the brain affect mental and cognitive function to a small or large degree depending upon how many issues the brain has to compensate for.

The bad news is: your declining cognition is contributing to your rapid aging.

The good news is: There is something you can do about it.