What is the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
The two terms are often mixed up or used
interchangeably, which can be confusing.
To put it simply, dementia is not a disease in its own
right. Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms that commonly include
problems with memory, thinking, problem solving, language and perception.
Dementia is caused by different diseases that affect the
brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common. Some other common types of
dementia include vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are related, there
are key differences between the two.
What is dementia?
When a person receives a dementia diagnosis they should also
learn what type of dementia they have. This is not always the case, and
sometimes the term ‘dementia’ is used to describe the symptoms they may be
experiencing. These symptoms might include memory loss or difficulties with
language or concentration.
Dementia is caused by diseases which damage the brain by
causing a loss of nerve cells. Alzheimer’s disease is one specific cause of
dementia (and the most common). Some other causes of dementia include:
- Vascular dementia, where a lack of oxygen to the brain causes nerve cells to die. This can be caused by a stroke, a series of mini strokes or a disease of the small blood vessels in the brain
- Mixed dementia, where someone has more than one type of dementia and a mix of symptoms
- Dementia with Lewy bodies, where abnormal structures – Lewy bodies – form in the brain and cause the death of nerve cells
- Frontotemporal dementia, where clumps of abnormal protein form in front and side parts of the brain and cause the death of nerve cells.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a physical disease that affects the
brain. Abnormal structures called ‘plaques’ and ‘tangles’ build up inside the
brain. These disrupt how nerve cells work and communicate with each other, and
eventually cause them to die. There is also a shortage of some important
chemicals in the brain of someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Reduced levels of
these chemicals mean that messages don’t travel around as well as they should.
Alzheimer’s disease usually begins gradually with mild
memory loss, such as difficulty recalling recent events or learning new
information. Other symptoms may include difficulties finding the right words,
solving problems, making decisions, or perceiving things in three dimensions.
As Alzheimer’s progresses, problems with memory loss,
communication, reasoning and orientation become more severe. The person will
need more day-to-day support from those who care for them.
There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However,
treatments may temporarily ease some symptoms or slow down their progression in
some people.
Source: Alzheimer's Society
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