Dementia
* Definition of Dementia * Description of Dementia * Causes and Risk Factors of Dementia * Symptoms of Dementia * Diagnosis of Dementia * Treatment of Dementia * Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Dementia Definition of Dementia Dementia is a permanent decline in cognitive function and memory from a previous level of function. Description of Dementia Dementia is a brain disorder with permanent loss of memory or other higher cognitive function.. Dementia can either be progressive, such as in Alzheimer's disease, or may remain stable, as can be seen after a stroke or head injury. Different types of dementia can affect various cognitive functions such as memory, personality, or executive function. By definition, dementia is permanent. A brief change in cognitive function is more often called a "delirium". Different types of dementia can affect different abilities. Some patients may get lost, have trouble remembering things, become unable to remember n...