As you age, your brain and nervous system go through natural changes. Your brain and spinal chord lose nerve cells and weight (atrophy). Nerve cells being to pass messages more slowly. Waste products can collect in the brain tussle as never cells break down. This may cause abnormal changes in the brain.

The breakdown of nerves can affect your senses.

Nervous System problems in older people:

Dementia

Alzheimer's

Delirium

diabetes

How to prevent this?

Mental and physical exercise can help the brain. Mental exercises include reading, crossword puzzles and stimulating conversation

Does your nervous system change with age?