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What is Dementia

Alzheimer's Australia

Synopsis

Dementia is not one specific disease, but a term that describes a group of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Learn more about how dementia is diagnosed, causes of dementia, and how to identify the early symptoms, such as frequent memory loss, confusion and personality changes.

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