Question

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1. dementia is a __________ term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.
2. __________ disease is the most common cause of dementia.
3. people with dementia may experience changes in __________, making it hard to recognize familiar places or people.
4. there is currently no __________ for alzheimer’s disease.
5. __________ and support can help people with dementia manage their symptoms.

word bank: cure, alzheimer’s, general, memory, treatments

Explanation:

1.

To describe "dementia" as a general - purpose term for the given condition, the word "general" fits. It is used to mean that it is a broad - ranging term for such a mental ability decline.

Among the given word bank and in the context of dementia, "Alzheimer’s" disease is the most well - known and common cause of dementia.

People with dementia often have problems with "memory" which can lead to difficulties in recognizing familiar places or people. Memory changes are a common symptom of dementia.

Answer:

general

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