Dementia

Published on June 13, 2017

Overview

Not a specific disease, dementia is a group of symptoms that affects thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. It indicates an impairment of at least 2 brain functions, such as memory loss and impaired judgment.

Treatments

Not a specific disease, dementia is a group of symptoms that affects thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. It indicates an impairment of at least 2 brain functions, such as memory loss and impaired judgment.

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