What is dementia?

Dementia symptoms, signs, causes, tests, diagnosis, stages, treatment and care - learn about dementia and how it relates to Alzheimer's and memory loss. Understand the association between serious mental decline and normal aging and why 'senility' and 'senile dementia' aren't correct references. read more

Dementia symptoms, signs, causes, tests, diagnosis, stages, treatment and care - learn about dementia and how it relates to Alzheimer's and memory loss. Understand the association between serious mental decline and normal aging and why 'senility' and 'senile dementia' aren't correct references. read more

Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning skills that interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. While dementia is more common with advanced age, it is not a normal part of aging. read more

These pages explain what dementia is, including the causes and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated. They also look at the different types of dementia. read more