Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical changes in the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of cases. But did you know the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help families cope with all forms of dementia? Other causes of dementia include:
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