C1nounhealthpsychology
US/dɪˈmen.ʃə/
UK/dɪˈmen.ʃə/
a serious illness of the brain, mostly in older people, that causes memory loss and confusion
In context
Her grandfather was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 78.
Cases of dementia are rising as the population ages.
Doctors say regular exercise may lower the risk of dementia.
Words that go with dementia
verb + preposition
- suffer from dementiaMany older people suffer from dementia.
- diagnosed with dementiaHe was diagnosed with dementia last spring.
verb + noun
- develop dementiaSome people develop dementia in their seventies.
noun + preposition
- risk of dementiaPoor sleep may raise the risk of dementia.
noun + noun
- dementia patientA dementia patient may need care around the clock.
adjective + noun
- early-onset dementiaEarly-onset dementia affects people under 65.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a dementiaCorrect: dementia