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Dementia: A Comprehensive Guide
Description
Dementia is a general term used to describe a group of conditions that affect memory, thinking, and social abilities to the point where they interfere with a person's everyday activities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases. Other types include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.
Associated Diseases
- Alzheimer's disease
- Vascular dementia
- Lewy body dementia
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Parkinson's disease
- Huntington's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Traumatic brain injury
- Alcohol-related dementia
Did you Know ?
According to the Alzheimer's Association, over 6 million Americans are living with dementia, and this number is expected to reach 13.5 million by 2050.
