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The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer's type dementia, there are other types such as Lewy Body and Vascular
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Does Alzheimer's disease cause dementia or is it a form of dementia?
Alzheimer's is a form of dementia that specifically results in memory loss. If you'd like more information on the symptoms of dementia, as well as some options for those with dementia, please visit the link in the related links.
How may multi-infarct dementia be said to be a common disorder?
Multi-infarct dementia is the second most common cause of dementia in older people after Alzheimer's disease, accounting for up to 20% of all progressively worsening dementias.
Is dementia age-specific?
Dementia, for the most part, is age-related. It typically affects those aged 65+. There is something, though, known as early onset Alzheimer's, a form of dementia. This form refers to dementia that refers to a person who may be as young as in their 50's being affected.
Dealing with Dementia?
Dementia is classified as a loss of brain function that happens with certain diseases. It hampers thinking, memory, language, behavior and judgment. There are several types of dementia that are degenerative and cannot be reversed. The most common kind of dementia is Alzheimer's Disease. In elderly adults, the most common cause of dementia is lewy body disease. Those with this condition have out of the ordinary protein structures in particular locations in the mind. Dementia can also be caused by several small strokes, also known as vascular dementia.
What is alzaimer disses?
That would be spelled Alzheimer's Disease.It is the most common cause of dementia.
What is worse Dementia or Alzheimer's?
Alzhiemers is a form of dementia it is progressive and fatal. There are many types of dementia.
Is dementia and alzheimers the same?
Not exactly. Alzheimer's is one form of Dementia, but there are others.
What is is vascular dementia?
Vascular dementia is caused by vascular leasons in the brain. It is the second most common type of demintia next to alzhiemers and is commonly seen with a secondary diagnosis of alzhiemers.
What is the most common disability in the elderly?
As far as I've seen it's dementia/Alzheimer's or anxiety issues.
What are the most common neurological disorders?
The most common neurological disorders are Alzheimer's, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Dementia, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Huntington's, Multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's.
Is alzheimers common?
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, or loss of intellectual function, among people aged 65 and older.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Serious Treatment?
Common causes of memory loss, Alzheimer's and dementia
