As you may know, dementia is a syndrome that causes a deterioration of cognitive function beyond what is expected from the typical consequences of aging.
According to the World Health Organization, over fifty-five million people around the world currently live with dementia and almost ten million new cases arise every year.
The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. It is believed to contribute to between 60% and 70% of cases. While there is no treatment to cure dementia at present, medicines and therapies can be used to help people with Alzheimer’s disease and various new treatments are currently being investigated in clinical trials.
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