Overview
Dementia is a syndrome of progressive cognitive decline interfering with daily function.
Symptoms
- •Memory impairment
- •Aphasia
- •Apraxia
- •Executive dysfunction
Diagnosis
- ✓MMSE/MoCA
- ✓MRI
- ✓Blood tests
- ✓Neuropsych eval
Treatments
- →Cholinesterase inhibitors
- →Memantine
- →Behavioral therapy
- →Caregiver support
Risk Factors
⚠️Age
⚠️CVD
⚠️Diabetes
⚠️Low education
Key Facts
- ℹ️55 million worldwide
- ℹ️Alzheimer 60-70%
ICD-10: F03 | Prevalence: yaygın
Last updated: 11/9/2025