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What did they call dementia in the 1800s? A historical perspective

During the 19th century, cognitive decline was widespread, yet medical understanding was primitive. So, what did they call dementia in the 1800s? The terminology and attitudes of the time reflected a starkly different and often cruel view of aging and mental illness, where conditions like 'senile dementia' were commonly misunderstood as an inevitable part of growing old.

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What is the psychosocial challenge for middle age according to Erik Erikson?

According to psychologist Erik Erikson, middle adulthood—typically between ages 40 and 65—is defined by the seventh stage of his theory of psychosocial development, known as 'generativity versus stagnation'. It is during this crucial period that individuals face the developmental task of contributing to the next generation versus becoming self-absorbed and unproductive.

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