![]() They would then be given a piece of raw potato and a piece of apple to chew and asked to distinguish which was which they always struggled with the challenge. There used to be an old party trick where someone would be blindfolded and have their nose pinched. It’s thought 50 per cent of people over the age of 60 have a reduced sense of smell, which has a significant impact on their ability to taste. Loss of these senses is a disability to be taken seriously, but sadly not all doctors would agree, and patients frequently get little attention for this problem. ![]() Lost senses: Losing the ability to smell also affects the taste buds
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