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Q: What is dementia?
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Alzheimer's Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for the 257,000 Australians living with dementia. View profileDementia is the term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses which cause a progressive decline in a person’s functioning. It is a broad term used to describe the loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills, and physical functioning. Dementia is fatal and as yet there is no cure. Reply to this post | Report
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