This june, during the Alzheimer’s Awareness month learn the difference : Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Disease
Dementia
Definition: An umbrella term for symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities.
Symptoms: Memory loss, impaired thinking, communication issues.
Causes: Various diseases (e.g., vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia).
Diagnosis: Based on medical history, exams, tests, and cognitive changes.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Definition: A specific, progressive brain disorder and the most common cause of dementia.
Symptoms: Starts with memory problems, progressing to severe cognitive and functional impairments.
Causes: Abnormal buildup of proteins (amyloid plaques and tau tangles) in the brain.
Diagnosis: Combines medical history, cognitive tests, neurological exams, and brain imaging.
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