Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors
People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive biological brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to …
What Is Dementia? Symptoms, Types, and Diagnosis
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent that it interferes with a person's daily life and activities. Some people with dementia …
Dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. In people who have dementia, the symptoms interfere with their daily lives. Dementia …
Understanding and supporting a person with dementia
Gaining a better understanding of what it is like to live with dementia can help you support someone with the condition to live well. We cover topics such as identity, changes in …
What is Dementia? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment | alz.org
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other thinking abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. Learn early signs, symptoms and more. Alzheimer's is a type of …
What Is Dementia? - Alzheimers.gov
2024年7月9日 · Dementia is the result of changes in certain brain regions that cause neurons (nerve cells) and their connections to stop working properly. Researchers have connected …
Dementia: Stages, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - WebMD
2024年7月4日 · Dementia is a neuro-cognitive disorder that can be loosely explained as a loss of thinking ability and logical reasoning. This guide explains different forms of dementia.
Understanding Different Types of Dementia - National Institute on Aging
2023年9月25日 · Learn more about the types of dementia and other conditions that can cause dementia. View an infographic on four different types of dementia, including what's happening …
What Is Dementia? Symptoms, Types, and More - Healthline
2024年12月3日 · Dementia is a loss of cognitive functioning, including memory, language, and reasoning. Learn more about dementia and how it differs from forgetfulness.
Alzheimer's and dementia | National Institute on Aging
Alzheimer’s disease is the mostly commonly diagnosed form of dementia in older adults. Learn more about the disease, including diagnosis and treatment, and find tips and resources for …