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My brother has dementia. is that something important?
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Yes: Having dementia means that there has been a decline in a patient's thinking abilities that interfere with their daily functioning. The cause of dementia depends on a patient's age and sometimes other medical conditions. Rarely the dementia may be treatable such as thyroid disease, b vitamin deficiency or depression. Older people are at risk for causes like strokes, alzheimer's disease and others.
Answered 7/8/2015
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Yes very important: Your brother will have progressive mental deterioration over the next 2-10 years depending on the stage of dementia. Visiting your brother routinely will help him with joy and pride but it will sadden on your heart because you have a very special connection with him. If you go to www.Alz.Org there are places where you can involve support group and chat with friends.
Answered 3/7/2015
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Yes: Dementia is a loss of ability to function over time.
Answered 5/7/2016
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