We say "have dementia". It's incorrect to say "have a dementia". When talking about diseases and conditions, the article "a" is generally unnecessary.
We say "have dementia". It's incorrect to say "have a dementia".
My father has dementia.
My father has a dementia.
When talking about diseases and conditions, the article "a" is generally unnecessary.
Learn how to stay independent for longer if you have dementia.
A number of conditions can happen as a result of having dementia.
Follow the same practice with other related phrases and expressions, such as "treat dementia", "cause dementia", "prevent dementia", "develop dementia", etc.
There is a range of diseases that can cause dementia.
Reading and eating healthy can help prevent dementia.
Some people have a higher risk of developing dementia.
A partial list of conditions that do not take the article a/an can be found below: