Ailments and Situations - Senility

 

(also referred to as...)

Senile Dementia

 
Description

Senility, or senile dementia, is a broad term used to describe severe age-related mental deterioration. It occurs in both men and women typically over 60 years of age.

 

Symptoms and Signs:

Loss of short term memory. Remembers and focus on events from the past. Reduced ability to concentrate. Behavioural changes. Paranoid tendency. Depression. Lack of interest and disregard for personal appearance.

Decreased reflexes, sluggish pupils.

 

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