Dementia
According to the APA, dementia is a generalized, pervasive deterioration of memory and at least one other cognitive function, such as language and an executive function, due to a variety of causes. The loss of intellectual abilities is severe enough to interfere with an individual’s daily functioning and social and occupational activity.
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An 82-year-old individual reports that they occasionally forget names and have noticed it takes them longer to solve complex problems than it used to. However, they continue to live independently, manage their personal affairs, and learn new hobbies. Based on the typical patterns of cognitive functioning in later life, which statement best assesses this individual's situation?