Dementia is a term for a non-specific illness syndrome (set of symptoms) which is caused by many different specific disease processes, in the same way that symptoms of organ dysfunction such as shortness of breath, jaundice, or pain are attributable to many etiologies.
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Dementia is a form of losing the brain cells and the ability to think and do basis functions that life calls for. This occurs in older people, but can become problematic at an early age. It usually leads to death.
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Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain, also called insanity. ChaCha!
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The word dementia comes from the Latin de meaning apart and mens from the genitive mentis meaning mind. Dementia is the progressive deterioration in cognitive funct ... Dementia is a set of signs and symptoms...
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www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/142214.php
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Information for seniors about dementia from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ... Difficulty performing familiar tasks. People who have dementia might cook a meal but forget to serve it. They might even forget that they cooked it.
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familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/seniors/mental-he...
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/seniors/mental-health/662.html
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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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