In a nutshell, dementia is a symptom, and Alzheimer’s disease is the cause of the symptom. When someone is told they have dementia, it means that they have significant memory problems as well as other cognitive difficulties, and that these problems are severe enough to get in the way of daily living…..
Dementia presents as a group of symptoms, and Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.
When someone is told they have Alzheimer’s or dementia, it means they have significant memory problems as well as other cognitive and behavioral issues.
By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer’s Reading Room
In a nutshell, dementia isn’t a specific disease. Instead, dementia describes a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.
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