Tag: dementia types

December 5, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SENILE PSYCHOSIS (SIMPLE DETERIORATION TYPE)

Introduction and Definition of Simple Deterioration Type The concept of Senile Psychosis (Simple Deterioration Type) refers to a highly specific, yet often subtle, form of mental disorder primarily observed in the geriatric population. This diagnosis characterizes a significant and progressive decline in overall mental functioning that is directly attributable to the physiological processes associated with […]

November 28, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SUBCORTICAL DEMENTIA

Introduction and Definition of Subcortical Dementia Subcortical dementia represents a distinct classification of neurocognitive disorder characterized by primary damage or dysfunction originating in the deep structures of the brain, specifically those situated beneath the cerebral cortex. This definition immediately distinguishes it from syndromes like Alzheimer’s disease, which typically involve widespread cortical atrophy and dysfunction. The […]