Dementia V.S. Alzheimers
Don't know the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia? Don't worry, this blog covers everything you need to know by explaining everything you need to know.
Yojith Kumar Miryala
6/17/20261 min read
Dementia Vs Alzheimers
Dementia and Alzheimer's are both used as terms to usually describe someone whose brain is experiencing problems with daily function, memory, or thinking. But what's the difference between these two? Dementia is an umbrella term or a term that describes the symptoms of various cognitive diseases. Many different diseases can cause dementia, such as Frontotemperal degeneration, Lewy body disease, and Vascular disease.
Okay, so what is alzheimers then? Out of all the diseases, Alzheimer's is the most common disease that can cause Dementia by causing 60% to 80% of all dementia patients. It is also a brain disease that is caused by Cell Damage that affects complex brain changes. One common tell of Alzheimer's is trouble remembering things because usually the part of the brain that remembers things is targeted first. Although most people know that the risk for alzheimers increases with age, that doesn't mean it is a normal part of aging to have Alzheimers. Although it is more common with peo
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How it matters?
Why does the difference between these 2 terms matter, though? Understanding the difference between these 2 terms could allow you to better understand a diagnosis and the questions to ask your doctor. Since other diseases can cause dementia symptoms and, treatments can vary from one person to another. Some common signs you can use to tell are frequently forgetting things, difficulty completing routine tasks, trouble finding the right words, or even changes in mood or personality.
While there is no cure for alzhemiers disease, some things you can do to improve quality of life or brain function are staying physically active or even doing brain-stimulating activities like puzzles, matching games, or just other ideas like that to keep the brain active, which is exactly what our goal is with our activity kits.
