What is Dementia?
The word Dementia comes from two Latin words that mean “away” and “mind.” Dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms that are present in multiple diseases and physical conditions. Dementia is characterized by a loss of cognitive processing to the point where it interferes with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, social interactions and family relationships. The term means a loss or an impairment of mental abilities in areas such as: