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What is the most common cause of dementia?
What is the most common cause of dementia?
Which cognitive abilities are typically impacted by dementia?
Which cognitive abilities are typically impacted by dementia?
What is a key requirement for diagnosing dementia?
What is a key requirement for diagnosing dementia?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of dementia?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of dementia?
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What can give rise to dementia aside from Alzheimer's disease?
What can give rise to dementia aside from Alzheimer's disease?
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Study Notes
Causes and Types of Dementia
- Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases.
- Other causes of dementia include vascular dementia, which arises from reduced blood flow to the brain, and Lewy body dementia, associated with abnormal protein deposits.
Cognitive Abilities Affected
- Dementia typically impacts memory, affecting short-term memory and the ability to recall recent events.
- Other cognitive abilities affected include reasoning, judgment, language skills, and spatial awareness.
Diagnosis Requirements
- A key requirement for diagnosing dementia is a comprehensive assessment that includes medical history, cognitive tests, and possibly brain imaging to rule out other conditions.
Symptoms Not Associated with Dementia
- Sudden changes in behavior or personality are NOT common symptoms of dementia, differentiating it from other mental health disorders.
Alternative Causes of Dementia
- Dementia can also be caused by other conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and chronic substance abuse, aside from Alzheimer's disease.
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Test your knowledge about the symptoms of dementia with this quiz. Challenge yourself with questions on memory impairment, emotional issues, language difficulties, and more.
