What is dementia?

Dementia is a group of cognitive diseases and conditions which cause a progressive decline in mental functioning. It can impact the way a person communicates, remembers, makes judgements and navigates social situations.

People with dementia may have:

Memory loss
- Difficulty thinking
- Trouble recognising people
- Confusion or begin acting unlike themselves.

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Latest studies shows a combination of lack of sleep, too much sugar/glucose in diet and not enough exercise will increase your chances of a neurological disorder

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Does neuroplasticity, diet, exercise and social connectedness help with prevention of dementia or don’t we know that yet? Can long term medication use ie:- Psychiatric medication, pain killers be a cause of dementia? Thank you for this great resource. Jess in Canberra PS:- was apart of a study at ANU for dementia studies even though I don’t have it, was very interesting!