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1. www.alzinfo.org › dementia-vs-alzheimersDEMENTIA VS ALZHEIMER'S - Fisher Center for Alzheimer's ...

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   Dementia is a syndrome that describes a wide range of symptoms. These symptoms impact a person’s ability to perform everyday activities independently. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that is the most common cause of dementia. In Alzheimer’s, the brain may show signs of the disease before the person experiences any symptoms.

2. www.alzheimers.org.uk › blog › difference-betweenWhat is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s ...

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   Jul 17, 2017 · For most people, Alzheimer’s disease starts in and around the part of the brain involved in memory. However, in some rarer types of dementia the disease starts in a different part of the brain and so causes a different set of symptoms. This is called ‘ atypical Alzheimer’s ’. For example, posterior cortical atrophy is caused by ...

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › alzheimerAlzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 7, 2023 · Memory, thinking, judgment, language, problem-solving, personality and movement can all be affected by the disease. There are five stages associated with Alzheimer's disease. They include: Preclinical Alzheimer's disease. Mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease. Mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.

4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › alzheimers-Alzheimer's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 13, 2024 · Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behavior and social skills. These changes affect a person's ability to function. About 6.5 million people in the United States age 65 and older live with Alzheimer's disease.

5. www.alz.org › media › DocumentsUNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S AND - Alzheimer's Association ...

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   Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. It is not a normal part of aging — it’s a progressive brain disease, meaning it gets worse over time. Two abnormal brain structures called plaques and tangles are the main features of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists believe they damage and kill nerve cells.

6. www.alz.org › alzheimers-dementia › what-is-dementiaWhat is Dementia? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment | alz.org

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   Dementia symptoms trigger a decline in thinking skills, also known as cognitive abilities, severe enough to impair daily life and independent function. They also affect behavior, feelings and relationships. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60-80% of cases. Vascular dementia, which occurs because of microscopic bleeding and blood vessel blockage ...

7. www.alz.org › alzheimers-dementia › 10_signs10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's and Dementia

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   One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in the early stage, is forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events, asking the same questions over and over, and increasingly needing to rely on memory aids (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) or family members for things ...