We are all different and it’s hard to predict how a person’s brain will be affected by ageing. Some of the common challenges faced by the brain as we age include:
Difficulties in learning new information
Multitasking
Strategic memory (e.g. recall of names, numbers) and remembering appointments.
These examples are entirely normal and not necessarily a cause for concern. However, the onset of dementia, and particular conditions such as Alzheimer’s, can noticeably impact your daily life because they significantly impair cognitive functions such as memory, thinking and reasoning. You can learn more about the difference between dementia and normal signs of ageing from The Alzheimer’s Society.
If you'd like to know more about whether dementia affects life insurance coverage. Please guide our guide about life insurance and dementia.