Because Alzheimer’s is just one of several diseases that cause dementia, the key distinction lies in their scope.

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are frequently confused. However, a psychologist has now explored both terms to clearly ...

In a February 2019 study highlighted in Neurology, researchers reported that staying both physically and mentally active in ...

Dementia refers to a group of brain disorders that make it hard to remember, think clearly, make decisions, or even control your emotions. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those disorders, but ...

A psychologist has delved into the key stages of dementia and how you might identify them in yourself or loved ones. Her ...

Limiting sweetened candy doesn't guarantee that you won't get dementia, but it is a positive step forward. Along with ...

More than 7 million people in the United States live with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD). Some risk factors ...

Despite concerns raised by clinicians and ethicists, direct-to-consumer testing for Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers is here, ...

Alzheimer’s and dementia are related, but the terms mean different things. Dementia isn’t a specific disease. It’s a general term that describes conditions with symptoms that include ...

"You have frontotemporal dementia, you have Lewy Body dementia, the Korsakoff's dementia. So, there are lots of different ...

NHS figures suggest that over 944,000 people in the UK currently have dementia, including one in every 11 over 65 years old ...

While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s ...