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We have smell neurons or receptors in our noses that connect to a very short nerve (about two inches long) called the olfactory nerve. It runs along from the back of our nose to a structure called the amygdala.

The amygdala triggers emotions and feelings and is the "emotional spark plug" of the brain. Since smell neurons send a message to the amygdala first, we may not be able to identify what exactly the smell is before we have a feeling about it. That's why many smells are remembered as a feeling.

For older adults, the loss of smell may significantly influence one's quality of life. In Alzheimer's disease, smell is impacted, and for both groups of people, loss of smell often results in a loss of appetite, poor nutrition, and subsequent weight loss.

Tune in to This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards An Age-Friendly World — Episode 109: Smell, Memory, and Alzheimer's Disease, and walk through ways to provide better care for older adults with Alzheimer's.    • Smell, Memory, and Alzheimer’s Disease  

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