Dementia: Health Risk, Nursing Requirements and Factors
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Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to a decline in the mental capacity that becomes severe enough, such that it interferes with the daily functioning of older adults. It refers to a group of signs and symptoms that lead to a decline in memory and is incorrectly referred to as senile dementia or senility. Read on to know about the health risks, nursing requirements and factors associated with dementia.