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Getting an Alzheimer's or another dementia diagnosis, can be life-altering. Understanding these conditions can significantly improve your quality of life and reduce the stigma around them.
In this blog post, you'll learn about these 2 terms and the difference between them. We'll provide essential information to empower individuals living with Alzheimer's or other disorders and their loved ones. Read on!
Alzheimer's disease and dementia are often interchangeable, but they're two different terms. Here's what you need to know about the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia.
There are many different types of dementia. Alzheimer's disease is the most common one, 60-80% of cases of dementia get diagnosed as Alzheimer's. Dementia is a general term for symptoms that result in a decline in cognitive abilities, and it can be caused by different diseases and conditions such as:
This one is the 2nd most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's. It occurs when the brain's blood supply is blocked or damaged, depriving brain cells of oxygen and causing these cells to die.
Frontotemporal dementia is a rare disorder that primarily affects the frontal brain lobes. These areas are responsible for personality and behavior.
Dementia with Lewy bodies is caused by abnormal 'Lewy bodies' deposits of protein, called alpha-synuclein, inside of the brain's nerve cells. The built-up mass of Lewy bodies block messages between brain cells, mainly affecting thinking and movement. This type of dementia shares many similarities with Parkinson's.
Someone can deal with more than one type of dementia. When this happens, it's known as mixed dementia.
Alzheimer's is a degenerative brain disease. Complex brain changes and cell damage causes someone to develop it.
The earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease are often mistakenly thought to be a normal part of aging. It can be hard to know the difference between a 'normal' age-related change & early Alzheimer's disease. Early signs and symptoms like difficulty remembering new information or recent events, trouble following instructions, and repeating questions are all hallmarks of Alzheimer's.
In other words, every case of Alzheimer's disease is an example of dementia, but not every type of dementia is Alzheimer's.
A dementia diagnosis can be shocking, primarily due to the stigma around these conditions. However, today we face a more supportive world. We understand better and have better tools to help us through the challenges of living with a mental condition. Services such as seniors assisted living and dementia aging care can lean a helping hand while we adjust to this new reality.
If you or a loved one received an Alzheimer's or another type of dementia diagnosis, know that you're not alone. There are plenty of resources and services available to help you live a fulfilling life. Elder Care Homecare is an agency specializing in senior assisted living with dementia.
Our caregivers are highly trained, experienced, and dedicated to providing the best possible Alzheimer's elder care for your loved one. At Elder Care Homecare, we focus on helping seniors with dementia. We provide in-home care, respite care, and 24/hour live-in care for those who need it. Our services help your loved ones maintain their independence for as long as possible.
Elder Care Homecare looks after seniors and individuals with disabilities through dependable companion care and in-home care services.
We service Westchester County, Long Island and the entire New York City metro area including Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx, and Manhattan.
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