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Mind: Dementia
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Mind: Dementia
Dementia is when the brain becomes subsequently less and less able to perform its normal tasks, due to its deterioration. This decline surpasses that of normal aging. The person becomes less proficient at various mental procedures such as memory, language and attention.
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