- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
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Caregiving
- Coping with Emotional Changes
- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
- Creating a Daily Routine
- Exercise
- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
- Mental Exercises
- Respite Care
- Talking to Children about Alzheimer's
- Talking to Friends about Alzheimer's
- Telling Someone They Have Alzheimer's
- Transition to Assisted Living
- Transition to Nursing Home
- Work
- Related Conditions
- Resources
What Disease Causes Dementia?
Memory impairment, as well as problems with language, decision-making ability, judgment, and personality, are necessary features for the diagnosis.
Alternative Names
Senile dementia - Alzheimer's type (SDAT); SDAT
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Age and family history are risk factors...
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From Our Experts
Diseases That Can Be Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Disease makes up 65% of all dementias, but there are many other diseases that cause dementia which can mistakenly be diagnosed... Read more »
How Does Dementia Due to Head Injury Differ from Alzheimer's Disease?
A number of medical conditions can cause dementia. Some are reversible while others can lead to more permanent states of dementia.... Read more »
World Alzheimer’s Day: Truly a Global Issue
This Sunday, September 21, is World Alzheimer's Day. There are many U.S. Alzheimer's agencies that are sponsoring walks, strolls, food... Read more »
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: What it is and how it Differs from...
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, very rapid progressive form of dementia. Unlike Alzheimer's where causes have been identified... Read more »
The Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
One question I am frequently asked is "What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease?" On one level, the answer to this... Read more »
From Our Sources
Memory loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Memory loss (amnesia) is unusual forgetfulness. It may refer to not being able to remember new events, not being able to recall one or more memories... Read more »
Dementia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Dementia is a permanent decline in cognitive function and memory from a previous level of function.Dementia is a brain disorder with permanent loss... Read more »
Dementia often missed as cause of death
Many health officials fail to cite dementia as a cause of death, a new study has found. Researchers examined the medical records and death... Read more »
Is dementia always a sign of Alzheimer's disease?
Are all dementias necessarily Alzheimer's disease? Dr. Michael Rayel addresses patient concerns about memory loss, pointing out that Alzheimer's... Read more »
Dementia due to metabolic causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dementia is a loss of brain function over weeks, months, or years that occurs with certain diseases. It affects memory, thinking, language, judgment,... Read more »
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