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What is Dementia?

Dementia is not a normal part of aging

Dementia is a word we give to a set of symptoms affecting different aspects of thinking and brain function. It is a progressive disorder that affects how the brain works and in particular, the ability to remember, think and reason. The symptoms get worse over time and affect the way we live our lives.

Dementia is not a normal part of aging; it is the result of physical diseases that damage the brain.

Dementia affects people in different ways, depending on the type of dementia. It is a general term but there are many different types of dementia with the most common one being Alzheimer’s disease.
The impact can be physical, emotional and psychological, and can profoundly change the practicalities of everyday life which we sometimes take for granted.

If you are not sure about the symptoms and details of types of dementia, you are not alone. Quite often, initial symptoms can be a little confusing to understand, both for the person suffering and for friends or family members around them.

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