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  2. Dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia

    Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. In people who have dementia, the symptoms interfere with their daily lives. Dementia isn't one specific disease. Several diseases can cause dementia. Dementia generally involves memory loss. It's often one of the early symptoms of the condition.

  3. What Is Dementia? Symptoms, Types, and Diagnosis

    www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia/what-dementia-symptoms-types...

    Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent that it interferes with a person's daily life and activities. Some people with dementia cannot control their emotions, and their personalities may change.

  4. What is Dementia? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment | alz.org

    www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia

    Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other thinking abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. Learn early signs, symptoms and more. Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.

  5. Dementia - World Health Organization (WHO)

    www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementia

    Dementia results from a variety of diseases and injuries that affect the brain. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60–70% of cases. Dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people globally.

  6. What Is Dementia? - Alzheimers.gov

    www.alzheimers.gov/alzheimers-dementias/what-is-dementia

    Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain that worsen over time. It is the loss of the ability to think, remember, and reason to levels that affect daily life and activities. Some people with dementia cannot control their emotions and other behaviors, and their personality may change.

  7. Dementia: Symptoms, Types, Causes, Treatment & Risk Factors

    my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9170

    Dementia is a description of the state of a persons mental function and not a specific disease. Dementia is an “umbrella category” describing mental decline that’s severe enough to interfere with daily living. There are many underlying causes of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

  8. About Dementia | Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia | CDC

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    Dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It is an overall term that describes a decline in mental ability that interferes with daily life. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. People with dementia often have symptoms like trouble remembering, thinking, or making everyday decisions. These symptoms tend to get worse over time.

  9. Dementias - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and...

    www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/dementia

    Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioningthe ability to think, remember, or reason—to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. These functions include memory, language skills, visual perception, problem solving, self-management, and the ability to focus and pay attention.

  10. Dementia is a loss of cognitive functioning, including memory, language, and reasoning. Learn more about dementia and how it differs from forgetfulness.

  11. What is dementia - NHS

    www.nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/about-dementia/what-is-dementia

    Dementia is a syndrome (a group of related symptoms) associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. There are many different causes of dementia, and many different types. People often get confused about the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.