Dementia is a general term that refers to a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory
Thinking skills, & cognitive abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life.
It is not a specific disease but rather a syndrome caused by various underlying conditions.
Dementia affects a person's ability to remember, reason, solve problems, communicate effectively, and carry out everyday tasks.
Some common types of dementia include:
Alzheimer's disease:
This is the most common form of dementia, accounting for the majority of cases.
Vascular dementia:
This type of dementia occurs when there is damage to the blood vessels that supply the brain.
Lewy body dementia:
Lewy bodies are abnormal protein deposits that develop in the brain.
Frontotemporal dementia:
This type of dementia is characterized by the progressive degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.
Mixed dementia:
This term is used when a person has more than one type of dementia simultaneously.