Forgetfulness is a trait common to both young and elderly. But as we age our memories also begin to get more impaired gradually. Memory loss is a common companion of old age and cannot be always labelled as Dementia. What is Dementia? Dementia is a memory denigrating illness which prevents a person from communicating, thinking and even carrying out daily chores. It can be caused due to several factors, and the treatments are influenced based on the cause. Causes of Dementia Dementia can be caused due to a brain injury or due to other diseases such as Huntington’s disease or Lewy body dementia. But in 60% of the cases, Dementia has been due to the Alzheimer’s disease. Others causes of Dementia include Vitamin B12 deficiency Dehydration Depression Thyroid problems Side-effects of certain medications Differentiating between age-related memory loss and Dementia The main difference between age-related memory l
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