11/03/2025
Here are 5 major differences between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia👇
✅ Dementia is a general term for a decline in cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is not a specific disease but rather a syndrome caused by various conditions.
Alzheimer’s disease is a specific type of dementia and the most common cause, accounting for 60-80% of dementia cases.
✅ Dementia can result from multiple causes, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.
Alzheimer’s disease is primarily caused by the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain, leading to nerve cell damage and memory loss.
✅ Dementia can progress differently depending on the underlying cause; some types, like vascular dementia, may worsen in a stepwise fashion, while others may progress more gradually.
Alzheimer’s disease follows a specific, gradual progression, starting with memory loss and eventually leading to severe cognitive and physical impairment.
✅ Dementia symptoms vary based on the type but generally include memory loss, confusion, impaired reasoning, and difficulty with communication.
Alzheimer’s disease typically starts with short-term memory loss and progressively affects language, decision-making, personality, and motor skills.
✅ Dementia caused by reversible conditions (such as vitamin deficiencies or infections) may improve with proper treatment.
Alzheimer’s disease is currently irreversible, with treatment focused on slowing progression and managing symptoms rather than curing the disease.
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