How do Alzheimer and Dementia's early signs differ?

Answer 1

Alzheimer's is one of many types of dementia.

The term dementia describes a group of symptoms that are caused by changes in brain function. Dementia symptoms may include: * becoming lost in familiar places * being unable to follow directions * asking the same questions repeatedly * neglecting personal safety, hygiene, and nutrition * getting disoriented about time, people, and places Many different medical conditions may cause symptoms that seem like Alzheimer's, but are not.

Answer 2

Dementia is the collective name of the symptoms, whereas Alzheimer's is the name of the disease itself. There is more detailed information at the following link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-disease-and-dementia/AZ00053

Answer 3

Dementia has many different forms, and Alzheimer's is one of them. With Alzheimer's a person ends up losing their mind over a period of time. With the other forms of Dementia they will just forget things but then remember them.

Answer 4

I considered the information on the internet. The difference is that dementia is the actual symptom that you would experience and Alzheimer's causes dementia. I would also think that the signs of both would differ in seriousness and amount. You'd probably be worse in dementia than Alzheimer's.

Answer 5

Thanks for the infirmation.