We have reached an exciting point in dementia research. Not long ago, most people assumed that dementia was the natural result of aging, and only a few pioneers were interested in studying it. In the past forty years, that situation has changed. It is now known that: Dementia is not the natural result of aging. Dementia is caused by specific, identifiable diseases. Different protein abnormalities are the causes of each of the neurodegenerative dementias. Diagnosis is important to identify treatable conditions and guide treatment. A proper evaluation is important in the management of diseases
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