Dementiais a term used to describe a decline incognitive functionthat can interfere with daily life and activities.
Some symptoms of dementia includememory loss, difficulty completing tasks, disorientation, and poor judgment.
What Could Be Driving the Increase in Dementia Rates?
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APOE4 increases the risk for developing AD dementia.
Age remains the greatest risk factor, and there are over 76 million baby boomers.
What Can You Do To Reduce Dementia Risk?
While older adults are more at risk for dementia, younger people can still develop it.
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