demensusjúkdómurinn
Demensusjúkdómurinn, often referred to as dementia in English, is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is not a single disease but rather a group of symptoms affecting cognitive functions such as memory, thinking, judgment, language, and behavior. This decline is caused by damage to or loss of nerve cells and their connections in the brain.
The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, which accounts for 60-80% of cases. Other causes
Symptoms of dementia vary depending on the underlying cause and the affected areas of the brain. Early
There is currently no cure for most forms of dementia, but treatments and therapies can help manage