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Clinical approach to the aged brain.

J Marshall1

  • 1Institute of Neurology, National Hospital, Queen Square, London, UK.

Gerontology
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
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The aging brain shows two key changes: reduced adaptability linked to homeostatic issues and general slowing of nervous activity. These changes occur independently of disease processes.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • The aging brain exhibits distinct clinical manifestations not necessarily tied to disease.
  • Two primary observations are impaired adaptability and general cognitive slowing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and evaluate research on the clinical manifestations of the aging brain.
  • To understand the mechanisms behind impaired adaptability and general slowing.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and evaluation of existing research.
  • Analysis of studies measuring nervous system activity and homeostatic mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Impaired adaptability in aging is partly due to compromised homeostatic mechanisms.

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  • General slowing affects all neural activity levels and is measurable through various methods.

    • Conclusions:

    • Adaptability and general slowing are key, disease-independent features of brain aging.
    • Understanding these phenomena is crucial for addressing age-related cognitive changes.