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Alternate Name(s): Chronic brain syndrome; Lewy body dementia; DLB; Vascular dementia ... Dementia is a loss of brain function. It is not a single disease. Instead, dementia refers to a group of illnesses that involve memory, behavoir, learning, and communicating problems. The problems are progressive, which means they slowly get ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000739.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000739.htm#Definition
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Dementia is a word for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. It is not a specific disease. People with dementia may not be able to think well enough to do normal activities, such as getting dressed or eating.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dementia.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dementia.html
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Dementia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dementia (meaning "deprived of mind") is a serious cognitive disorder. It may be static, the result of a unique global brain injury or progressive, resulting in long-term decline in cognitive functio...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dementia
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Diagnosis, course and treatment of dementia. ... Dealing with Dementia; Glenn Brynes, MD, PhD.; Baltimore, Maryland ... Symptoms and Problems of Dementia...
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www.ncpamd.com/dementia.htm
www.ncpamd.com/dementia.htm
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Dementia refers to the loss of cognitive function due to changes in the brain caused by disease or trauma. In dementia changes may occur gradually or quickly, and how they come about is key to determining whether the condition causing dementia is reversible or irreversible. ... Overview, Types of Dementia,
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www.neurologychannel.com/dementia/index.shtml
www.neurologychannel.com/dementia/index.shtml
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WebMD helps you distinguish the different types of dementia in addition to Alzheimer's disease. ... What Causes Dementia? ... Dementia is the loss of mental functions -- such as thinking, memory, and reasoning -- that is severe enough to interfere with a person's daily functioning. Dementia is not a disease itself,
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www.webmd.com/alzheimers/guide/alzheimers-dementia
www.webmd.com/alzheimers/guide/alzheimers-dementia
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Dementia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatments of this mental deterioration. ... Dementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, it describes a group of symptoms affecting intellectual and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. It's caused by conditions or changes in...
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/dementia/DS01131
www.mayoclinic.com/health/dementia/DS01131
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