What Are Alzheimer's & Dementia?
Alzheimer's and dementia affect a growing number of adults. The costs associated with treating these conditions continue to grow and more and more people are diagnosed.
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Alzheimer's Explained
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Alzheimer's is a progressive brain disease that gradually destroys brain cells. This leads to the inability to function independently. Alzheimer's is the leading cause of dementia.
Dementia Explained
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Dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms that may appear in certain conditions or diseases. Symptoms include memory loss, personality changes, confusion, language problems, impaired judgment and problem-solving skills.
Types of Dementia
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Dementia caused by diseases such as Alzheimer's is irreversible. Dementia caused by conditions such as depression, medication interactions, malnutrition and hormone or thyroid imbalance is reversible with treatment.
Famous Ties
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Famous people who have suffered from Alzheimer's disease include Ronald Reagan and Charlton Heston.
Misconceptions
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Many people use the term Alzheimer's and dementia interchangeably, but they are not the same thing.
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