as in schizophrenia
a serious mental disorder that prevents one from living a safe and normal life
doctors were able to treat the patient's dementia with drugs and thus allow him to function on his own
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Recent Examples of dementia
Nearly a year later, his family revealed in a statement that his condition had progressed, leading to a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Willis’ family announced a year later that his condition had progressed into frontotemporal dementia.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Fannie’s Friends support group: Fannie’s Friends is a virtual support group for adult daughters and granddaughters caring for those living with dementia.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
These changes in the brain, particularly the increase in grey matter, suggest that meditation could effectively postpone dementia.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Willis’ family announced a year later that his condition had progressed into frontotemporal dementia.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Fannie’s Friends support group: Fannie’s Friends is a virtual support group for adult daughters and granddaughters caring for those living with dementia.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
These changes in the brain, particularly the increase in grey matter, suggest that meditation could effectively postpone dementia.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dementia
Noun
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Olanzapine is a drug used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The oral drug designed to help treat adults with schizophrenia has the potential to reach peak sales of $10 billion or more annually, according to the analysts.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Without it, the dancers might not have known the insanity of their current moment.—
Philip Tinari,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Smith’s attorneys argued that he should be found not guilty by reason of insanity, records show.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The hysteria only grew when Flagg, originally in line to graduate in 2025, reclassified and committed to Duke for the 2024-25 season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Read more What People Think Opinions related to business and economic issues submitted to The Hill: Tariffs may be worth it, but Trump must level with the public about the coming pain Ignore Democrats’ hysteria: Trumponomics is working You’re all caught up.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That, too, was shoved aside, as was a midnight madness event.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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While flooding the zone with executive orders and breaking news in the form of planned chaos, there is generally a method to the madness.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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His ouster, along with the accompanying instability and popular discontent that lingered after him, helped pave the way for Ansar Allah's advances, ultimately seizing the capital in 2015.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Supporting the development of housing that pairs units with on-site services addressing the root causes of homelessness, including mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and economic instability.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Dementia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dementia. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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