Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a decline in memory, thinking, and communication skills that gets worse over time. Memory loss that starts to affect daily life may be a sign of dementia. There are several different types of dementia; dementia due to Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Learn more about the different types of dementia.
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