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Dementia: Impaired Ability to Think and Remember
A cognitive brain disorder of old age
Impaired ability to think and remember rationally is Dementia. It is a group of disorders that interferes with daily activities to think, remember and make decisions and may make an entry in old age around sixties or so. Dementia: Impaired Ability to Think and Remember is a cognitive brain disorder of old age.
What is Dementia?
Dementia is a broad term used to describe a group of cognitive disorders characterized by a decline in memory, thinking, reasoning, and other cognitive functions of brain. It is not a specific disease but a syndrome caused by various underlying conditions.
Dementia affects a person’s daily functioning, social interactions, and overall quality of life.
Types of Dementia
Some common types of dementia include:
Alzheimer’s Disease: This is the most common cause of dementia. It results from the buildup of abnormal protein deposits in the brain, leading to the loss of brain cells and cognitive decline.