What is another word for mental incapacity?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛntə͡l ɪnkəpˈasɪti] (IPA) 
Mental incapacity refers to a state where an individual is unable to make informed decisions or is unable to take care of themselves. There are different synonyms for this condition, depending on the context and severity of the person's mental incapacity. Cognitive impairment is a broad term for any decline in mental function, while cognitive decline relates to deterioration that occurs over time. Intellectual disability is used to describe a permanent condition of significant cognitive impairment that manifests in early childhood. Dementia pertains to a group of symptoms that affect memory and cognitive abilities in older adults. Mental illness is a category that encompasses a range of disorders affecting an individual's mental and emotional wellbeing.
