What is Dementia? Dementia is the loss of mental abilities and most commonly occurs late in life. Of all persons over age 65, 5-8% are demented. This percentage increases considerably with age. Twenty-five to 50% of people over 85 are affected (Table1). Prevalence of Dementia (Table 1) Over Age 65 5-8% Over Age 75 [...]
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