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.

Dementia is a broad term used to describe symptoms that result when the brain is damaged by disease, injury, or illness. These symptoms can include a decline and loss of memory, concentration, judgment and the ability to communicate, learn, and problem solve. Dementia is not a disease itself or a normal part of aging.

2023年3月15日 · Dementia is a syndrome that can be caused by a number of diseases which over time destroy nerve cells and damage the brain, typically leading to deterioration in cognitive function (i.e. the ability to process thought) beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences of biological ageing.

2022年10月3日 · Dementia is a syndrome characterized by progressive neurocognitive decline of sufficient magnitude to interfere with normal social or occupational functions, or with usual daily activities.

2022年3月12日 · Dementia is a description of the state of a person’s 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.

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.

2024年7月9日 · 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.