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Is aphasia the same as dementia?

Updated by SGH-AHPEDIA
No, aphasia and dementia are different conditions. Aphasia specifically affects language abilities due to brain damage, whilst dementia involves broader cognitive decline. However, some types of dementia can result in language difficulties similar to aphasia.

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