Which of the following is the probable reason for the decline in working memory in older adults?
What causes decline in working memory?It's long been known that working memory declines as we age, and researchers have long hypothesized that the decrease is due to a lack of synchronization between important brain circuits.
What causes memory loss in old age?Memory and other thinking problems have many possible causes, including depression, an infection, or medication side effects. Sometimes, the problem can be treated, and cognition improves. Other times, the problem is a brain disorder, such as Alzheimer's disease, which cannot be reversed.
What has been linked to lower memory performance in older adults?Alzheimer's disease and related dementias — cause a buildup of harmful proteins and other changes in the brain that lead to memory loss and other thinking problems. Stroke — can damage blood vessels in the brain and increase risk for vascular dementia.
What is the most common cause of cognitive decline among aging adults?Cognitive impairment in older adults has a variety of possible causes, including medication side effects; metabolic and/or endocrine derangements; delirium due to illness (such as a urinary tract or COVID-19 infection); depression; and dementia, with Alzheimer's dementia being most common.
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