Dementia
Definition
Dementia is not a specific disease but rather describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.
Related terms
Alzheimer’s Disease: This is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. It involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language.
Cognitive Functioning: This refers to multiple mental abilities including learning, thinking, reasoning, remembering, problem solving, decision making and attention.
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS): These are psychological symptoms associated with neurological disorders like dementia. They include depression, anxiety and hallucinations.
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AP Psychology
Study guides (1)
AP World History: Modern - 9.2 Technological Advances and Limitations after 1900: Disease
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