Marilyn B. forgot her own birthday party—her mind panicked and immediately went to thinking of her mom, who died from Alzheimer’s disease at 67, not recognizing her children and grandchildren. It was the wake-up call she needed to do something about her own brain health. Two years later, Marilyn says her brain has never felt sharper—and science suggests she’s not imagining it.
Many people believe that cognitive decline in aging adults is inevitable. In reality, however, it is often reversible—some of it may not even be detrimental to everyday life.
How the Brain Changes With Age
Brain changes among aging adults may serve a purpose. Slower processing speed, once viewed as a hallmark of aging deficit, may not be a failure. It could simply be a feature.
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