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    • Dementia encompasses various degenerative brain disorders with overlapping symptoms.
    • Nurses are pivotal in early detection and patient empowerment for dementia care.
    • Accurate diagnosis requires up-to-date knowledge of dementia types, risk factors, and presentations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review risk factors, signs, symptoms, and diagnostic approaches for dementia.
    • To highlight the role of nurses in dementia identification and management.
    • To discuss lifestyle interventions for dementia prevention.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of dementia risk factors, clinical presentations, and diagnostic criteria.
    • Analysis of the nurse's role in early identification and patient support.
    • Exploration of preventive lifestyle factors including diet and exercise.

    Main Results:

    • Dementia presents with diverse but often similar symptoms, necessitating informed nursing assessment.
    • Identification of key risk factors aids in early detection and intervention.
    • Lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise show potential in mitigating dementia risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses require comprehensive knowledge to accurately diagnose dementia and support patients.
    • Early identification of dementia risk factors and symptoms is critical for timely intervention.
    • Preventive lifestyle choices may play a significant role in reducing dementia incidence.