I didn't used to be like this when I was young... The reason why I become more stubborn and my voice gets louder as I age

As people age, they become more stubborn and direct. Why is that?

The brain, like other organs in the body, deteriorates in function as it ages. Behavior and speech are governed by the frontal lobe of the brain located in the forehead area, but as one ages, the number of frontal lobe brain cells decreases, and the neural network also diminishes. When young, multiple neural connections are activated, allowing for consideration of various factors in speech and behavior, but in old age, individuals tend to think only along the most developed specific pathways. They stick to their most certain and direct thoughts and speak straightforwardly.

They also recognize that they find it difficult to accept new changes. Defense mechanisms activate, making their assertions stronger. Professor Kwak Geum-ju of Seoul National University's Department of Psychology said, "When encountering something new, concerns about making mistakes can lead to increased caution and stubbornness," adding, "For example, insisting on face-to-face ordering even when kiosks are available."

 

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Sometimes I see elderly people fighting each other in crowded places or when using public transportation.

 

I see them often, and their voices tend to be quite loud.

 

If you look closely, they fight over trivial things... It's all because their brains are aging and their functions are declining.

 

I see... Oh well... It's a sad thing.

 

We need to take good care of stubborn elderly patients.