Dementia/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Dementia.

Progressive decline in two or more cognitive domains that is severe enough to interfere with the performance of everyday activities.

This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2024), Dementia (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.