as in schizophrenia
a serious mental disorder that prevents one from living a safe and normal life
doctors were able to treat the patient's dementia with drugs and thus allow him to function on his own
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Recent Examples of dementia
The neuroprotective compounds in coffee are also being studied for their ability to lower the risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions like dementia, Altzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
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Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The center was also accused of failing to ensure that all workers have at least eight hours of dementia-specific training within a month of being hired.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 5 Feb. 2026
Nancy does not suffer from cognitive issues, which allowed authorities to rule out the potential of this being a case of someone with dementia wandering off.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
About 42% of people with CAA were diagnosed with dementia within five years, compared to only 10% of those without it — roughly a fourfold difference.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The center was also accused of failing to ensure that all workers have at least eight hours of dementia-specific training within a month of being hired.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 5 Feb. 2026
Nancy does not suffer from cognitive issues, which allowed authorities to rule out the potential of this being a case of someone with dementia wandering off.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
About 42% of people with CAA were diagnosed with dementia within five years, compared to only 10% of those without it — roughly a fourfold difference.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dementia
Noun
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The current edition, DSM-5-TR, contains more than 300 distinct mental disorders such as schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder and alcohol use disorder.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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But providers might not have enough information available to make a correct diagnosis; an emergency room doctor treating someone experiencing a psychotic episode likely doesn’t have the capacity to know if their diagnosis should be schizophrenia, bipolar I or something else.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The insanity of the transfer portal.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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Here’s a few facts about those involved in the insanity.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Emily Mendenhall traces the medical myths, gender bias, and neurological truths behind hysteria, one of history’s most damaging diagnoses.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her hysteria frightens me and demands to be taken care of.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are, however, some relevant differences between the situations of our two oldest presidents, likely reflective of the differences between senility and madness.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Her characters often demonstrated how quickly and seamlessly a cyclone of cheerful mannerisms could morph into a wailing typhoon of uncorked madness.—
Merrill Markoe,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, instability behind the scenes continued with the late decision to block Fran Garcia’s potential loan to Bournemouth.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Activity rose during spurts of instability, including the recent anti-government protests — until authorities blocked internet access.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Dementia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dementia. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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