#Seniorcare

A growing body of psychological research is illuminating why many people over 65 experience depression after retirement, raising questions about the social, emotional, and structural factors affecting Thailand’s rapidly aging population. While the end of a career is often portrayed as a joyous transition into leisure, recent findings suggest that the journey into retirement can be fraught with unexpected emotional challenges—particularly for those with fewer support networks or limited daily structure.

Is forgetting where you’ve placed your keys or struggling to remember names just a harmless part of daily life, or does it mean something more serious? As Thailand’s population ages, questions about memory and cognitive health are growing in urgency for many households. Recent research by leading neuroscientists, highlighted in a broadcast and a new book by a noted neurologist from the University of California, Davis, sheds light on the boundaries between normal forgetfulness and worrying signs that warrant closer attention—offering guidance relevant to millions of Thai families and caregivers.

A recent headline in international media warns that a common over-the-counter (OTC) medication, widely used for allergies, may increase the risk of dementia, prompting concern among health professionals and the public in Thailand and globally. Leading doctors cited in a recent report from Women’s Health Magazine are drawing attention to mounting research that connects the use of certain antihistamines—medicines typically purchased without a prescription—to a greater likelihood of future cognitive decline.