Dementia & Alzheimer's

Dementia describes a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory, reasoning, or other thinking skills. There are many types of dementia, and it is caused by many conditions. Mixed dementia is a condition in which brain changes from more than one type of dementia occur simultaneously. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of dementia cases.

Dementia is not a normal part of aging. It is caused by damage to brain cells that affects their ability to communicate, affecting thinking, behavior, and emotions.

Symptoms and signs of dementia

Short-term memory.

Keeping track of a purse or wallet.

Paying bills.

Planning and preparing meals.

Remembering appointments.

Traveling out of the neighborhood

Many conditions are progressive, meaning that dementia symptoms start slowly and get worse over time. If you or someone you know has memory problems or other changes in thinking skills.

Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's is a degenerative brain disease caused by complex brain changes following cell damage. This results in symptoms of dementia that gradually worsen over time. The most common early symptom of Alzheimer's is difficulty remembering new information as the disease usually affects the part of the brain involved in learning.

Symptoms and signs of Alzheimer’s

Memory loss that disrupts daily life

Challenges in planning or solving problems

Difficulty completing familiar tasks 

Confusion with time or place

Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships

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