Fragrance and the aging process

Normal changes in the sense of smell

Age-related changes in the sense of smell are discussed.
Investigating how the ability to identify certain odors may decline with aging.
Association with neurodegenerative disorders

Studies linking reduced olfactory function to neurodegenerative diseases are under review.
Emphasis is placed on the role of smell tests in the early detection of cognitive disorders.
Olfactory changes in end-stage disease

Smell and approaching death

Here’s a study that suggests changes in the sense of smell may lead to imminent death.
Discussing how certain scents become more prominent or change as the end of life approaches.
Physiological explanation

To study the physiological mechanisms of changes in the sense of smell during the terminal stage of the disease.
Factors such as changes in metabolism, organ failure, and changes in body chemistry should be taken into account.