Dementia? Demintia is a common misspelling of dementia.
Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to conditions that affect the brain. Symptoms may include memory loss, personality changes, behavioral problems, and inability to solve problems and maintain emotional control. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, although it can also be caused by Huntington's disease or other diseases in the brain. Strategies that may help prevent or delay symptoms of dementia include knowing your risk factors, stimulating your brain, monitoring your health, and making lifestyle changes.
(Click Dementia to learn more about the causes of dementia, to find out how it is diagnosed, and for information on whether it is treatable. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on dementia.)
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