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About Dementia Dementia is a general term that describes a set of symptoms caused by diseases of the brain. Symptoms include loss of memory, judgment and ability to communicate, and severe changes in mood and behaviour.Diseases that cause dementia include:
Alzheimer Disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that destroys vital brain cells. It accounts for two thirds of all dementias in Canada. It eventually results in a complete loss of independence and is the fourth leading cause of death among seniors.
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