The most basic type of capo consists of a rubber-coated bar to clamp the strings, and a rubber or elastic band that wraps around the neck to hold it securely. These are small and inexpensive, but require two hands to put on or move around the neck.
1 This may be due to a degeneration of the nerve cells which control smell, together with a loss of sensitivity in oneâs taste buds. 2  Men, regardless of age have a lower ability to distinguish between odors.  Smoking causes damage to the nasal membranes and reduces one's ability to identify odors.
Sometimes loss of taste and smell contributes to depression. Loss of taste and smell also might tempt you to use excess salt or sugar on your food to enhance the taste â which could be a problem if you have high blood pressure or diabetes. If you're experiencing loss of taste and smell, consult your doctor. Although you can't reverse age-related loss of taste and smell, some causes of impaired taste and smell are treatable. For example, your doctor might adjust your medications if they're contributing to the problem.