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A person with dementia has loss of mental abilities caused by malfunctioning or damaged brain cells. Images

A person with dementia has difficulty thinking, concentrating, remembering and reasoning, which interferes with normal daily living. Dementia may be permanent or temporary, depending on the cause.
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Last Updated: Dec 13, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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