Is dementia and alzheimer's are same things?!
Question: this is two types of disease but both are mental disease.
Answers: this is two types of disease but both are mental disease.
No. Dementia is a symptom. Lots of things can cause dementia.
Alzheimers is a disease with many symptoms, dementia being one of them.
No. Short answer, dementia is a component of Alzheimer's Disease, but it's also present in many other diseases often associated with old age, and even some that can effect people of all ages.
No dementia is a word for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. It is not a specific disease. People with dementia may not be able to think well enough to do normal activities, such as getting dressed or eating. They may lose their ability to solve problems or control their emotions. Their personalities may change. They may become agitated or see things that are not there. Memory loss is a common symptom of dementia. However, memory loss by itself does not mean you have dementia. People with dementia have serious problems with two or more brain functions, such as memory and language. Many different diseases can cause dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and stroke. Drugs are available to treat some of these diseases. While these drugs cannot cure dementia or repair brain damage, they may improve symptoms or slow down the disease. Also Dimentia usually effects younger people while Alzheimer's effects older people. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. AD begins slowly. It first involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. People with AD may have trouble remembering things that happened recently or names of people they know. Over time, symptoms get worse. People may not recognize family members or have trouble speaking, reading or writing. They may forget how to brush their teeth or comb their hair. Later on, they may become anxious or aggressive, or wander away from home. Eventually, they need total care. This can cause great stress for family members who must care for them. AD usually begins after age 60. The risk goes up as you get older. Your risk is also higher if a family member has had the disease. No treatment can stop the disease. However, some drugs may help keep symptoms from getting worse for a limited time.
No.Alzheimer's is a disease that progresses and deteriorates the mind physically,and they lose the right words,and can't remember peoples names.My grandmother got dementia after a stroke.Her vocabulary was as good as ever,and she still knew who everyone was,but she was totally crazy.She thought the house was under surveillance,she saw people and animals that weren't there,yelled at the t.v since she said the people were talking to her etc.,