So sad to witness a loved one gradually losing mental functions. The person begins to feel trapped in a prison, no longer able to come and go as before, needing a companion to prevent getting lost, losing the privilege of driving a car. The mind puts up other barriers of memory loss, confusion, disorientation in time and place, losing the ability to concentrate on reading or watching a TV show or movie, becoming uninterested or unable to understand current events, a decreased ability to communicate, and slowly forgetting the identity of loved ones. Some brains become so impaired the person begins to lose physical abilities.
Also sad to see mentally healthy people give up some of their brain power voluntarily or under the influence of well-meaning or self-serving individuals. A person may limit what they read or listen to and become only interested in preconceived beliefs. They may become uninterested in other points of view or believe others are wrong and choose to only socialize with those that are like-minded. They may fear the consequences of changing their minds.
As long as you have the ability to think, explore, question, evaluate, and learn, don't limit yourself by just residing in your own little world. Don't imprison your mind with self-imposed barriers. Use all of your brain power.
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