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Most people lack basic dementia knowledge
Only one in five people know that dementia is caused by brain diseases, according to research published to coincide with a campaign aimed at raising awareness about the condition
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What is dementia?
Introduction
Dementia is a term that doctors use to describe what happens when someone's brain stops working properly. People with dementia become forgetful and confused. Many of us forget things as we grow older. But for people with dementia, this forgetfulness gets very bad. They might forget how to do everyday things, such as getting dressed.

