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5:30AM | posted by Dr. Steve | April 15, 2010 | comments: 0
Alzheimer's Disease vs. Dementia
Dementia isn't one disease. It's actually a term that's used to describe a variety of symptoms involving our ability to think, remember things, process information, make judgements and use language. All of these things can also affect social interaction. There are many things that can cause dementia.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia that's why the terms are often used interchangably. Alzheimer's can progress and the symptoms can range from mild to severe. Not all dementia is caused by Alzheimer's disease. The risk of developing Alzheimer's appears to be slightly higher if a first-degree relative like a parent, sister or brother that has the disease. So there is a hereditary component.
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