Dementia
Dementia is a chronic, global, usually irreversible deterioration of cognition. The diagnosis is made clinically; Laboratory tests and imaging techniques are commonly used to identify treatable causes. Treatment is supportive. Cholinesterase inhibitors can sometimes temporarily improve cognitive function. A dementia can occur at any age, but it applies more frequently elderly patients. It causes more than half of nursing home admissions. Dementia is a chronic, global, usually irreversible deterioration of…