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With dementia, memory and the ability to concentrate deteriorate. Those who are ill need increasing support. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. The second most common cause is circulatory disorders in the brain, which lead to vascular dementia. Alzheimer's dementia is a chronic disease that progresses over a period of several years. The progression of Alzheimer's disease cannot yet be stopped. In the case of vascular dementia, the underlying diseases that trigger it can be treated. You can find more information on the causes and treatment of dementia in the following video. More information on the topic here: https://gesund.bund.de/alzheimer-demenz This video is part of the offer on https://gesund.bund.de/