The term dementia should refer to irreversible conditions. From Wordnik.com. [naplesnews.com Stories] Reference
The word dementia comes from the Latin de meaning "apart" and mens from the genitive mentis meaning "mind". From Wordnik.com. [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference
But the dementia is something neither one of us can handle. From Wordnik.com. [Readers respond: Plight of caring for aging parents touched many] Reference
Honestly ne dementia is only good at wearing out my scroll button. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Are We at War With Syria?] Reference
Never before have so many families had to deal with long-term dementia in someone they love. From Wordnik.com. [Francine Russo: Robot Pets for Our Demented Parents? Yet Another Thing to Feel Guilty About?] Reference
Having been around enough persons who live with what is commonly called dementia, I could see why. From Wordnik.com. [Marguerite Manteau-Rao: Alzheimer's in the Media] Reference
The geriatric vote shows just how much dementia is a problem in Florida voting process ... carolinas. From Wordnik.com. [Florida court throws out DNC suit] Reference
An aging politician probably suffering from senility if not dementia is the perfect symbol of the GOP. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Tea Party Time] Reference
Such negativity can be traced back to the etymology of the word dementia itself: from Latin 'demens', de (out of) mens (mind). From Wordnik.com. [Marguerite Manteau-Rao: Overcoming the Alzheimer's Negativity Bias] Reference
Do you tell someone that has dementia, that is what they have?. From Wordnik.com. [- Latest HealthCentral News] Reference
The dementia is making itself more obvious everyday, isn’t it Fliizy?. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Poll: Large Number Of Texans Doubt The Theory Of Evolution, Believe In Human-Dinosaur Coexistence] Reference
His diminished capacity or whatever you law types call dementia will be evident. From Wordnik.com. ["I don't consider it to be my fault. She did not want help."] Reference
He had probably what's called vascular dementia, which is another form of dementia. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 21, 2009] Reference
Vascular dementia occurs when blood flow to the brain is restricted, often by a stroke. From Wordnik.com. [Top Stories - Google News] Reference
One sign of dementia is constantly repeating oneself; much like the Alzheimer’s patients I used to treat. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Evacuation Priorities] Reference
My father’s dementia is showing me a man I never knew – a kind, happy man I feel such tenderness for now. From Wordnik.com. [By the Handful] Reference
Lewy Body dementia occurs when tiny protein deposits form in the brain's nerve cells and slowly make the brain deteriorate. From Wordnik.com. [Estelle Getty, Golden Girl, Dies with Lewy Body Dementia] Reference
This same chemical imbalance is found in a number of former boxers and known as dementia pugilistica or punch-drunk syndrome. From Wordnik.com. [Bloody Elbow] Reference
Yeah, the dementia is really setting in. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Health Insurers’ Duplicitous Campaign Confirmed: Industry Covertly Gave Millions To Fund Anti-Reform Ads] Reference
Interesting typo that actually works in a twisted kind of dementia. From Wordnik.com. [Why Was the February 27, 2010 Tsunami Smaller than Expected? | Universe Today] Reference
'Love is a kind of dementia with very precise and oft-repeated clinical symptoms. From Wordnik.com. [Captain Corelli's Mandolin]
When I used the word "dementia" and defined it as "what Grandpa has" Mikey told me I was "freaking him out.". From Wordnik.com. [Elizabeth Donoghue: A Mother Plays Monday Morning Quarterback] Reference
Along with the stream of research being conducted on diseases such as dementia are studies on cognition and intellectual processing. From Wordnik.com. [The Boomer Blog: FH BOOM DAILY DIGEST Archives] Reference
Delusions are a symptom of psychiatric disorders such as dementia and schizophrenia, and they also characterize delusional disorders. From Wordnik.com. [Delusion] Reference
Research involving NFL players suggests repeated concussions may have long-term consequences such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. From Wordnik.com. [Concussions In Sports: Athletes' Head Injuries Should Be Reviewed, Experts Say] Reference
No more "dementia"; no more depression, and yes, they had discontinued the antidepressant after only a few days because of side effects. From Wordnik.com. [I Cured Her] Reference
"laptop, ripped from CD, folk", but not for software, which must avoid tag dementia by excessive semantic aggregation in aging file systems. From Wordnik.com. [Mark Shuttleworth] Reference
Victims are often socially isolated, over-trusting or afflicted by illnesses such as dementia and can be repeatedly targeted by the scammers. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-02-01] Reference
A "yes" to none or just one question probably does not indicate any kind of dementia, although the questionnaire can't rule out very early cases. From Wordnik.com. [The Science Behind 'Senior Moments'] Reference
Better yet, he didn't have the "dementia" diagnosis anymore!. From Wordnik.com. [SUGAR SHOCK! Blog] Reference
Well, there are reasons for that and very few of the reasons are related to diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's. From Wordnik.com. [MyLinkVault Newest Links] Reference
Neuropsychiatric diagnosis subgroups (such as dementia and psychosis) did not show a specific response from any intervention. From Wordnik.com. [Archives of Internal Medicine current issue] Reference
The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
She writes frequently about topics that are sometimes neglected within mental health literature, such as dementia and Alzheimer's. From Wordnik.com. [www.mentallyinteresting.org.uk | Pole to Polar: The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive] Reference
They are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or some other kind of dementia and the prognosis from that point will simply get worse. From Wordnik.com. [We Blog A Lot] Reference
In the last study, involving 160 patients, it seemed to have little or no effect on psychiatric diagnoses such as dementia and psychosis. From Wordnik.com. [MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians] Reference
However, extended life spans have brought with it the threat of age - related illnesses, such as dementia, cardiovascular disease and blindness. From Wordnik.com. [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference
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