term used to describe any significant global deterioration in intellectual abilities in older adults is _______.

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Dementia is the term used to describe significant global deterioration in intellectual abilities in older adults, including memory loss, impaired thinking and judgment, and personality changes. Alzheimer's disease is a specific type of dementia, while depression and Parkinson's disease do not necessarily cause significant deterioration in intellectual abilities.

Term Used to Describe Any Significant Global Deterioration in Intellectual