Difference Between Alzheimer’s & Dementia | Dr. David Greene Arizona
Dementia is the name for a group of brain disorders that make it hard to remember, think clearly, make decisions, or even control your emotions, said Dr. David Greene Arizona , founder, and CEO of R3 Stem Cell. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those disorders, but there are many different types and causes of dementia. Dementia isn’t just about simple memory mishaps -- like forgetting someone’s name or where you parked. A person with dementia has a hard time with at least two of the following: Memory Communication and speech Focus and concentration Reasoning and judgment Visual perception (can’t see the difference in colors or detect movement, or sees things that aren’t there) Alzheimer’s Disease: According to Dr. David Greene , it is the most common type of dementia. About 60% to 80% of people who have dementia have Alzheimer’s. It’s a progressive condition, which means it gets worse over time, and it usually affects people over 65 years old. It happens when proteins (called pl...