B2 – Upper Intermediate
You would agree that you and I are guilty of forgetting things. We hate to forget and technology nowadays make reminders very handy for us. But how serious is the problem of forgetting things?
The following article talks about dementia and the dangers the new generation is facing when it comes to this mental illness.
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1509/150923-dementia.html
Discussion Questions:
1. According to the article, what is dementia?
2. What kinds of tasks do people with dementia lose their ability to do?
3. Do you think that it would be a good idea to spend more money on the research of dementia and other mental illnesses?
4. In your country, are there facilities to help people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease?