---
url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/dementia'
title: Dementia
author:
  name: 'Laura Banks'
  url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/user/98'
date: '2018-11-09T17:18:43+00:00'
updated: '2023-02-02T16:40:57+00:00'
type: topic
summary: 'Along with problems with memory, language, and decision-making abilities, dementia can increase irritability, depression, and anxiety, changes in personality and behavior.'
tags:
  - Health
published: true
---
 Dementia is a decline in memory and other mental abilities. Along with problems with memory, language, and decision-making abilities, dementia can cause other symptoms. These include changes in mood, such as increased irritability, depression, and anxiety. They also include changes in personality and behavior.



 



 

 [Basic Facts

 ](/a-z-topic/dementia/basic-facts) 

 

 [Causes

 ](/a-z-topic/dementia/causes) 

 

 [Symptoms

 ](/a-z-topic/dementia/symptoms) 

 

 [Diagnosis & Tests

 ](/a-z-topic/dementia/tests) 

 

 [Care & Treatment

 ](/a-z-topic/dementia/care-treatment) 

 

 [Lifestyle & Management

 ](/a-z-topic/dementia/lifestyle)