Q. What is dementia?
A. Dementia is a condition of declining mental abilities, especially memory. The person will find it hard to do things he or she used to be able to do easily. Some examples are trouble balancing a checkbook, driving a car safety, or planning a meal. He or she will often have problems finding the right words and may become confused when given too many things to do at once. The personality of a dementia sufferer may also change. He or she may become aggressive, paranoid, withdrawn or depressed.

Q. Isn’t dementia just old age or senility?
A. Aging along d