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theyre brain is unable to thnk. Like theyre brain has shrunk

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Q: Why do people with dementia have difficulty learning new information?
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What kinds of symptoms do dementia patients have?

The symptoms of dementia vary depending on the part of the brain that is affected. Some common symptoms include, but are not limited to, difficulty in recognizing familiar people and places, difficulty doing math calculations, and difficulty in remembering recent events. For information consult, http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/tc/dementia-symptoms


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Why do people insult people on wikianswers when people do have learning difficulties?

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How old are people with dementia?

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What age can you have dementia?

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What if your mom has suffered numerous strokes Does she still know you?

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