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Dementia, a medical term for changes in brain function, is different than age-related memory loss. Age-related changes affect only the memory, not how a person functions. Dementia, however, affects day-to-day function. Even with cues or prompts, a person with dementia may not be able to understand or identify information. Dementia, which has many causes, can present in different ways. It is important for family members to realize the difference between age-related memory loss and dementia, … [Read more...] about Struggling with Dementia: A Difficult Journey