Dementia
Scope Note:
General condition characterized by significant loss of various cognitive functions, such as memory, accompanied by changes in personality and behavior
Category: Mental Health
Broader Terms Mental DisordersNarrower Terms Alzheimers DiseaseUse this term instead of Cognitive Impairments (Age Related)Senility | Related Terms Aging (Individuals)Brain Cognitive Ability Memory Neurological Impairments Schizophrenia |
Added to ERIC: 2/6/2003
