Researchers injected ethyl alcohol into 16 tarsometatarsal joints (lowest hock joint) of normal, sound horses. They injected 4 mL of either 70% or 95% ethyl alcohol.
For other uses, see Dementia (disambiguation). Dementia, also known as senility, is a broad category of brain diseases that cause a long term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember that is great enough to affect a person's daily functioning. Other common symptoms include emotional problems, problems with language, and a decrease in motivation.
Dementia is a cruel medical condition that robs its victims of their memories, faculties, and independence. This article offers an overview of dementia's causes and symptoms, and how to decide if palliative care and/or hospice is appropriate for a dementia patient.