_______________ is a chronic, degenerative, dementing illness of the central nervous system and involves personality change, emotional instability, disorientation, memory loss, loss of verbal abilities, and an inability to care for oneself.

A) Vascular dementia
B) Alzheimer's
C) Schizophrenia
D) Cognitive disorder

Degenerative

Pertaining to a process in which something, especially tissues or organs, deteriorates over time, often leading to a decrease in function or health.

Central Nervous System

Consists of the brain and spinal cord, functioning as the primary processing center for the nervous system, coordinating sensation and movement.

Alzheimer's

A progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, leading to severe dementia.