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Normal age related memory impairment is often mistaken for dementia because it is quite common to become forgetful as we age. However, normal memory loss due to age should not result in any loss of function.
Amnesia, but Dementia and Alzheimer's also cause loss of memory.
Common causes of memory loss, Alzheimer's and dementia
There are a variety of symptoms associated with dementia. Just to list a few: hallucinations, memory loss, personality changes. If you'd like more information please visit the link in the related links.
Alzheimer's is a form of dementia that specifically results in memory loss. If you'd like more information on the symptoms of dementia, as well as some options for those with dementia, please visit the link in the related links.
The term dementia refers to symptoms that include memory loss and the meaning of objects and words.
The medical term for a group of symptoms marked by memory loss and other cognitive functions is dementia. Dementia is a general term that describes a decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily life. It can be caused by various diseases and conditions.
Information about Dementia can be found in just about every physicians office, every help center, every nursing home, there are support groups out there for family members of dementia patients. Yes, There are more underlying issues to dementia then memory loss, memory loss is just one of the first signs. The treatment options do not include a cure, there is no cure, but there are treatment options that will slow the process of dementia.
Memory loss can be caused by many things including head trauma, dementia, medications, malnutrition and sleep deprivation. The effects can be short-term or long-term.
One cause of loss of memory could be brain injury or trauma, which can affect the brain's ability to form or retrieve memories.
i forgot The symptoms of dementia vary based on the area of brain that has been affected. Symptoms may include memory loss, trouble finding the right words, or trouble with moods, trouble carrying out tasks.
There is a syndrome called Dementia and one of the conditions is memory loss.