Loss of Smell: An Early Sign We Shouldn’t Ignore

In this episode of The Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s Show, Lisa Skinner explores an often-overlooked symptom that may provide an early clue to neurological changes: loss of smell, also known as hyposmia.

A reduced sense of smell is commonly associated with Parkinson’s disease and can sometimes appear years, or even decades, before a diagnosis. While losing your sense of smell does not mean that you will develop Parkinson’s disease, it is a symptom worth paying attention to, especially when it occurs alongside other neurological changes.

Lisa discusses why our sense of smell matters, how changes in smell can affect taste, appetite, nutrition, and quality of life, and why subtle changes in the body should not always be dismissed as simply part of aging.

This episode is an important reminder to notice changes, ask questions, and talk with a healthcare provider when something feels different.

Learn More

For additional information about loss of smell and Parkinson’s disease, visit the Parkinson’s Foundation:

https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms/loss-of-smell

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The Parkinson’s Foundation notes that hyposmia is a common early Parkinson’s symptom, although not everyone who experiences reduced smell will develop Parkinson’s disease. (parkinson.org)