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What is dementia?

Dementia is a term that actually covers a group of almost 100 conditions, all of which see a progressive decline in brain function causing symptoms such as loss of memory and mood changes, as well as problems with communication and reasoning. As such, dementia is a disease and not a normal part of aging.

 

 

Find out more about the different types of dementia and how to reduce your risks of dementia.

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