Dementia, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, remains complex. It’s a term we’ve all heard, but do we really understand it? Dementia is not a single disease but an umbrella term that includes many different forms of cognitive impairment that interfere with memory, thinking and daily life. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a staggering 10 million new cases of dementia each year. Among these cases, Alzheimer’s disease predominates, accounting for 60 to 80%. Let’s explore the early symptoms of dementia and why it is often confused with the natural aging process.
