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What is Dementia? Symptoms And Causes

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Dementia is a syndrome in which there is a decline in cognitive function beyond what is expected of the normal consequences of biological aging.

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There are currently over 55 million people with dementia worldwide, and about 10 million new cases are reported each year.

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Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60–70% of cases.

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Poor lifestyle habits such as smoking, drinking, not getting enough sleep, poor nutrition, social isolation and lack of exercise can increase your dementia risk.

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Dementia has physical, psychological, social, and economic effects not only for people with dementia, but also for their caregivers, families, and society at large.

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Forgetting the names of recent events and people, being confused at home, having increasing difficulty with communication, needing help with personal care.

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Unaware of time and place, difficulty recognizing relatives and friends.

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Increased need for supportive self-care, difficulty walking Experiencing changes in behavior that may escalate and include aggression.

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