Dementia is the loss (usually gradual) of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, and reasoning. It is not a disease, but a group of symptoms that may accompany some diseases or conditions affecting the... » Read on

In most cases, the symptoms of dementia progress gradually, often over a period of several years. The early signs (usually memory problems) are normally subtle and may not be immediately obvious. The... » Read on

Dementia develops when cells in the parts of your brain involved with mental ability become damaged. Damage to these cells can be caused by: diseases and infections that affect the brain,... » Read on

Dementia usually develops slowly, with mild early symptoms, so diagnosing dementia in its early stages can be difficult. It is normally diagnosed initially by the most common symptoms, such as memory loss. The... » Read on

Most types of dementia cannot be cured. The exceptions are: those dementias related to vitamin or hormone deficiency, which can be treated with supplements, those related... » Read on