The main difference is that, unlike Alzheimer’s, dementia is not a disease; it is a group of symptoms that impact memory, ability to communicate, and performance of daily tasks. It usually starts with simple forgetfulness and can progress to an inability to care for oneself. There is more than one type of dementia, and people can suffer from multiple types simultaneously.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It gets worse with time and affects language, thought, and memory, and it’s currently incurable. No exact cause is known.
Not exactly. Alzheimer's is one form of Dementia, but there are others.
Alzheimers is a type of dementia so you can not really compare the two.However alzheimers is a very agressive disease so therefore i would consider it to be the worst of the two.
Alzheimers is a form dementia which is a degeneration of the brain. We really do not know what causes it but family history and lifestyle, such as activity and diet, may be factors.
There is no evidence that Post Polis Syndrome can cause dementia, but PPS sufferers' can develop dementia which is non-related to PPS, such as Alzheimers' Disease.
No, he does not have either one. He is perfectly sane and of excellent mind and memory.
Don't neglect the possibility of badly managed medication.
they are probably looking for alzheimers but this probably fits other diagnoses
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Alzheimer's is a form of dementia that specifically results in memory loss. If you'd like more information on the symptoms of dementia, as well as some options for those with dementia, please visit the link in the related links.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, or loss of intellectual function, among people aged 65 and older.
Alzhiemers is a form of dementia it is progressive and fatal. There are many types of dementia.