"At some point, you have probably thought: "OMG! This is the third time this week I've forgotten where I put my phone. I must have dementia!" But Apple AirTag would never have generated nearly $1 billion in sales if people always knew where their iPhones were when they wanted to leave the house. There are a lot of myths and anxiety surrounding dementia, in large part because the topic can be confusing."
"Dementia is actually not a disease, per se. It is a broad term that encompasses changes in thinking that differ from what is typical with age, represent a major change for the individual, and are significant enough that someone is unable to function independently in daily life. The changes may include declines in memory, disorientation and confusion, or difficulty holding a conversation. There may also be changes in mood or personality, such as agitation and frustration."
"At any given time, less than 1% of the US population over the age of 60 experiences dementia, with the rate increasing steadily as the years go on. Among people 85 and older, 13% have dementia. But to be clear, 7 out of 8 don't have dementia, even in late life. As they say in nightmare dystopias, "The odds are in your favor.""
Dementia is a cluster of symptoms involving changes in thinking that impede functioning in daily life. Forgetting isolated items is common and does not usually indicate dementia. Dementia results from conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, stroke, or other causes. Less than 1% of US adults over 60 have dementia at any given time, increasing to 13% among people 85 and older. Dementia is not a single disease but a broad term for cognitive decline that represents a major change and prevents independent daily functioning. Symptoms include memory loss, disorientation, confusion, language difficulty, mood or personality changes, and impaired ability to perform complex tasks like driving or managing finances.
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