COGNITIVE FRAILTY

May 30 2025HEALTH

How Hearing and Vision Loss Affect Older Adults' Mental Sharpness

Sensory issues like hearing and vision loss are common among older folks. These problems might play a big role in something called cognitive frailty. This is when a person's brain isn't as sharp as it used to be. It's a serious issue that can greatly affect how well someone can live independently. However, the long-term effects of sensory loss on cognitive frailty h...

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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Dialysis and the Brain: Unseen Effects

Believe it or not, dialysis isn’t just about helping the kidneys. It has a hidden side effect that some people on long-term dialysis face: cognitive frailty. This means their brains might not work as well as before. It’s like trying to figure out a puzzle when you’re feeling really tired. Researchers have been looking into this issue and found it’s a big problem. If ...

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Exercise and the Mind: Helping Older Adults Stay Sharp

Cognitive frailty can lead to some serious problems, like falls, early death, and hospital visits. It's a changeable condition, though, and researchers have found that certain types of exercise can really help. One of these is multicomponent exercise, which combines different activities. This kind of exercise has been shown to improve thinking skills and overall heal...

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