Question

1. which of the following best describes the meaning of dementia? an overall term that covers a wide range of specific medical conditions caused by abnormal brain changes an overall term that describes the normal aging process for older adults a condition that describes normal conditions of aging a group of symptoms that describes the normal aging process 5. which of the following symptoms is common during the late stage of alzheimers disease? hoarding or rummaging through items hand wringing or tissue shredding mild memory loss loss of awareness to their surroundings

Explanation:

Dementia is an umbrella - term for various medical conditions due to abnormal brain changes. In late - stage Alzheimer's, loss of awareness of surroundings is common as the brain's functions severely deteriorate.

Answer:

1. An overall term that covers a wide range of specific medical conditions caused by abnormal brain changes
2. Loss of awareness to their surroundings