What exactly happens to the mind's of some elderly people? I know some and many actually who are still quick witted and sharp, but my dad's mind or brain seems to be weakening. We can be watching a movie or tv show and he will not comprehend the storyline or plot...for example, he wont understand when the story goes from the past to the present to the future. He also cannot comprehend technology...a cell phone or tv remote other than on/off and sound volume (barely)....or a computer. I heard that some people feel like they've learned everything they need to know so they stop learning. Background: My dad is hard of hearing but Will Not opt for hearing aids. And hasn't been diagnosed with Alheizmers or Dementia but I dont what other topic to put this under. Can anyone help me understand?
Try either a sound bar that can separate & enhance the sound quality or a small wireless speaker placed closer to his good ear.
It sounds as though he may have some cognitive decline. Talk to his doctor about this.
Can you explain if there is cognitive decline without dementia in the elderly.
Let me give an example. I used to watch the Agatha Christie murder mysteries when I was younger. My grandma used to occasionally watch them with me. Once in awhile during a re-enactment scene she would say, “Are they killing that person again?”
It puzzled me that she said that because she was a huge fan of her soap operas and Lord, we all know how those show re-enactments of incidents! She never got confused with her soaps! Hahaha