Question

question 24 2 pts which of the following statements about dementia is true? ch:38 it is a single disease. it involves a progressive loss of speech. it involves a progressive loss of language skills. it involves a progressive loss of brain functioning. question 25 2 pts dementia is not a normal part of aging. in fact, most older persons do not develop dementia. however, there are other changes in mental conditions that can be considered normal for aging. which of the following is a normal mental change related to aging? (select all that apply.) ch:38 changes in sleep patterns. decreased touch and pain sensitivity increased touch and pain sensitivity impaired memory

Explanation:

Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life and involves progressive loss of brain - functioning. For normal aging - related mental changes, impaired memory can be a common and normal part as the brain ages. Changes in sleep patterns are also common non - mental physical changes related to aging. Decreased touch and pain sensitivity are sensory changes, not mental ones. Increased touch and pain sensitivity is not a typical normal aging mental change.

Answer:

Question 24: It involves a progressive loss of brain functioning.
Question 25: Impaired memory