It’s important to look for the 10 early signs and symptoms of dementia in family members and other older adults. Spotting early symptoms may lead to an early diagnosis of dementia and increased quality of life thereafter. According to the National Institute on Aging, the most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s affects…
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Dementia is an umbrella term, defined as a disorder of mental processes caused by brain disorder or traumatic brain injury. As mental processes decline, memory is impaired, personality may change, and thinking/concentration skills deteriorate. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia — also referred to as the most common cause of dementia — but…
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The difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Dementia is a group of symptoms that describes a progressive form of memory and skills decline. Alzheimer’s is a specific disease in your brain that causes dementia symptoms. Dementia is not the same thing as preclinical Alzheimer’s, subjective cognitive impairment…
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