What’s the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
Dementia itself is not a disease, but a set of symptoms that accompany certain diseases, like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Symptoms include difficulty remembering, learning, and communicating. It’s important to visit a doctor if you think a loved one might have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, so he or she can benefit from treatment and plan for the future.
