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A condition where the one affected cannot remember, think, or make decisions properly. This condition is not a disease per se but rather a general term for several diseases and disorders, for example: Alzheimer's. The symptoms often get worse and worse over time until the affected person dies. Dementia tends to affect older people, with most cases affecting those 65 years and older. However, this is not a normal part of aging. According to the CDC, by 2014 only about 5 million adults over the age of 65 had dementia. Having dementia is a lot worse than just forgetting your car keys every now and then. It's more like forgetting 90% of your childhood with no hope of bringing it back. It's like getting lost in the place you grew up in and have always been in. If you're having any questions please refer yourself to a doctor.
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