INTRODUCTION TO DEMENTIA Dementia is a condition that can affect people of any age but is most common in older adults. There is no one cause of dementia, but it can be caused by many different things, including disease, injury, and age. Dementia can cause problems with memory, thinking, and judgment. It can also cause difficulties with walking, speaking, and doing basic tasks. Dementia can be a very challenging condition to live with. But there are many things people can do to help cope with it and maintain their quality of life. The Foundation for Dementia Research (FDR) is a national nonprofit organization that helps support research on dementia and other brain diseases. They provide information and resources about dementia to help people living with the condition and their families. If you are living with dementia or you are worried about someone you know who is, please talk to your doctor or a mental health professional. They can help you get the most from life while you are living with dementia. WHAT IS DEMENTIA? Dementia is a serious condition that affects memory and thinking. It can damage the brain and lead to serious problems like difficulty speaking, walking, and feeding yourself. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to how long someone with dementia will live, but the average lifespan is around five years. Dementia can come on gradually or suddenly. It can affect people of all ages, but it is more common in older adults. There is no cure for dementia, but there are treatments that can help improve someone's quality of life. If you are worried about someone you know with dementia, there are ways to help support them. You can encourage them to stay active and involved in their community and provide them with the support they need to live as comfortably as possible.
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