Dementia
/ˌdɛmˈtiːniə/
A progressive loss of mental abilities that interferes with daily life.
Examples
- Dementia affects millions of people worldwide and places a heavy burden on families.
- Early detection of dementia can improve treatment outcomes.
- The care home provides specialized support for residents suffering from dementia.
- She was diagnosed with dementia after several months of memory loss.
- Researchers are studying how lifestyle changes can delay the onset of dementia.
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