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People who carry a genetic variant that raises the risk of Alzheimer's disease may start to lose their sense of smell before they experience any decline in cognitive function

Our sense of smell is having a moment. COVIDs effect on olfaction has brought popular attention to a sense were learning is closely tied to our health, aging, and even when we might die.

FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Could the future of dementia screening include a test of a person’s sense of smell?

US researchers, who monitored more than 500 older adults, found that those who experienced a sharp decline in their olfactory sense were nearly twice as likely to develop Alzheimers.

Up to 1.6 million Americans have chronic smell problems because of COVID-19, according to new estimates.

Smell loss – a symptom of COVID-19 – is more common than many people realize. More than half of seniors experience olfactory dysfunction, but the vast majority don't realize it because it occurs gradually. Some experts recommend smell training for people who lose their sense during a viral infection.

The reports from covid-19 patients are disconcerting. Only a few hours before, they were enjoying a cup of pungent coffee or the fragrance of flowers in a garden. Then, as if a switch had been flipped, those smells disappeared.

The loss of smell is a common issue for many seniors and is often overlooked. Yet it can have serious consequences.