Dementia is a decline in cognitive functions that can affect somebody’s daily living habits in varying degrees. One of the most prevalent symptom is memory retention and learning impairments. There are three types of memory systems that dementia can wreak havoc upon throughout its progression. One is episodic memory and it deals with short term recollection. Another type is semantic memory which is basic knowledge such as road signs. Furthermore, recognizing how to perform task sequences, such as getting ready for the day, would be procedural memory. Episodic memory impairments is one of the first signs that dementia is present in any given person. As the disease progresses, the latter memory types performances worsens. Since it occurs
