Facts about dementia

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  • Facts about Dementia.
    • A stroke may cause dementia, because when the brains blood supply is restricted, brain cells begin to die.
    • Lifestyle factors such as smoking, an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise can increase the risk of dementia.
    • The risk of dementia increases with age.
    • Dementia is a progressive disease- more parts of the brain are damaged over time.
    • Alzheimer is the most common form of dementia.

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