Chuck, age 82, suffers from confusion, forgetfulness, and personality changes associated with old age. The general term that best describes Chuck's symptoms is:
A) hypertension
B) atherosclerosis
C) osteoporosis
D) dementia

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Dementia, which is sometimes referred to by the less-technical term senility, refers to the chronic confusion, forgetfulness, and accompanying personality changes that are sometimes associated with advanced age.

Chuck, Age 82, Suffers from Confusion, Forgetfulness, and Personality Changes