All 3 Uses of "dementia" in "A Stolen Life"

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dementia
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She was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with Parkinson's and low-grade dementia.†
p. 197.3 *

dementia = deterioration of mental abilities
The Parkinson's was eating her body and the dementia was eating her mind.†
p. 200.8
The advanced stages of Parkinson's and dementia were taking a toll on her.†
p. 201.6

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(1) (dementia)
the deterioration of mental abilities

Dementia is not a disease itself, but rather a group of symptoms that are caused by various diseases or conditions.
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)