Definition of Dementia

progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain

Examples of Dementia in a sentence

Diagnosed as dementia, Maureen now had a name for the forgetfulness that made her life so difficult.  🔊

Because of his dementia, the man could no longer remember how to do daily tasks.  🔊

Although knitting used to be her favorite pastime, the patient with dementia could no longer remember the steps.  🔊

Fearing that her mother’s forgetfulness and confusion of time was dementia, she took her to visit her family doctor.  🔊

Although dementia made it hard for him to read and write, Mr. Lewis still enjoyed playing piano.  🔊

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