At 70 years of age Zaire is happily retired and enjoys spending time painting,boating,and being with his wife,grown children,and grandchildren.He is concerned about his health,because several times over the past few months he has been unable to complete certain mundane tasks without assistance.He has periods of confusion and is having more trouble creating paintings that convey what he wants them to.He is aware that his memory is impaired,because his grandchildren often tell him they played some game he doesn't remember.Zaire is probably developing
A) amnesia.
B) psychosis.
C) crystallized dysfunction.
D) dementia.

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Zaire's symptoms of confusion, impaired memory, difficulty with tasks, and difficulty with artistic expression indicate he is likely developing dementia. Dementia is a broad term for the decline in cognitive abilities, including memory, language, problem-solving, and other mental abilities, that can interfere with daily activities.

At 70 Years of Age Zaire Is Happily Retired and Enjoys