The Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

The Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

General

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, while Alzheimer’s is a specific disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. The Alzheimer’s Society...
Normal Aging versus Dementia

Normal Aging versus Dementia

Depression, General, Geriatric Psychiatry

According to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, if you are experiencing difficulties with memory, know that they may not be signs of dementia. It could be memory loss as a part of normal aging. What is aging? Aging is a natural process of our lives. As we age, we...
Memory, Forgetfulness, and Aging

Memory, Forgetfulness, and Aging

General

According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), many older adults worry about their memory and other thinking abilities. For example, they might be concerned about taking longer than before to learn new things, or they may sometimes forget to pay a bill. These...