What is the difference between dementia and alzheimer's?

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often used interchangeably as many people believe that one means the other. In fact, the distinction between the two diseases often causes confusion on the behalf of patients, families and caregivers. read more

Many people think dementia and Alzheimer’s are the same, but that’s not necessarily true. Learn when a dementia diagnosis means it’s Alzheimer’s and when it doesn’t. read more

Dementia is a group of symptoms and an umbrella term used to describe symptoms that impact memory, day-to-day life, and communication. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Read the differences and overlap between the two. read more