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A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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Geoffrey Herzog
Insanity; madness; esp. that form which consists in weakness or total loss of thought and reason; mental imbecility; idiocy.
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∙ 8y agoDementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Particularly affected areas may be memory, attention, language, and problem solving. In the later stages of the condition affected persons may be disoriented to time, place and person.
The many different causes of dementia can be classified as either reversible or irreversible. Less than 10% of cases of dementia are considered reversible, and even in these cases it usually is not fully reversed.
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∙ 12y agoExplain what is meant by the term 'dementia.'
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∙ 9y agoDementia is a condition where there is a decline in cognitive function. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease.
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What are the different stages of Dementia, and what is the medical definition, term, and cause?
Dementia is caused by death of cells in the brain's cerebral cortex. It's the loss of mental ability severe enough that it intrudes in daily life. There are many conditions that can cause dementia. Symptoms include memory loss, difficulty understanding language, and bad judgement.
How does models of dementia care view the person with dementia?
how does models of dementia care view the person with dementia
Is dementia a noun?
Dementia is a noun
What is an example sentence with dementia?
She was suffering from dementia.
Mental decline and deterioration?
Dementia
What is worse Dementia or Alzheimer's?
Alzhiemers is a form of dementia it is progressive and fatal. There are many types of dementia.
Which types of dementia are potentially reversible?
Most dementia is incurable and irreversible. Forms of dementia that are reversible are caused by a tumor or impairment from drugs or medication.
How old are people with dementia?
you can get dementia anytime in your life
Does Alzheimer's disease cause dementia or is it a form of dementia?
Alzheimer's is a form of dementia that specifically results in memory loss. If you'd like more information on the symptoms of dementia, as well as some options for those with dementia, please visit the link in the related links.
What are the main irreversible causes of dementia?
The three main irreversible causes are Alzheimer's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and multi-infarct dementia (also called vascular dementia).
Can chlamydia cause dementia?
Chlamydia doesn't cause dementia.
