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Essay Galaxy - Senility
Senility
Senility is a disease commonly referred to as dementia. It affects
4 million Americans every year and is a major cause of disability in old
age (Bunch, 1997, p. 106). Its prevalence increases with age (Bunch, 1997,
p. 106). Dementia is characterized by a permanent memory deficit affecting
recent memory in particular and of sufficient severity to interfere with
the patient's ability to take part in professional and social activities
(Bunch, 1997, p. 106). Although the aging process is associated with a
gradual loss of brain cells, dementia is not part of the aging process
(Horton and Smart, 1984, p. 320). It also is not synonymous with benign
senescent forgetfulness, which is very common in old age and affects recent
memory (Bunch, 1997, p. 106). Although the latter is a source of
frustration, it does not significantly interfere with ....
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