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dementia

[dih-men-shuh, -shee-uh] / dɪˈmɛn ʃə, -ʃi ə /


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Researchers said the impact was "well below" what was needed to make a difference to dementia patients' lives.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Researchers followed 1,939 adults with an average age of 80 who did not have dementia at the beginning of the study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

They want better healthcare and housing, cures for dementia and a say in when to die.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The context: My father suffered from early-onset dementia and passed away far too young.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“Studies have shown that dementia patients are only a danger to themselves if they wander, and Mr. McGinity does not have a history of…” Maya-Jade trailed off when it became clear no one was listening.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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