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Dementia generally involves memory loss. It's often one of the early symptoms of the condition. But having memory loss alone doesn't mean you have dementia. Memory loss can have different causes.
3 Απρ 2024 · Diseases that cause damage to the brain that gets worse over time — and result in dementia — include: Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia. Vascular dementia. Frontotemporal dementia. Lewy body dementia. Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy.
8 Νοε 2024 · Over time, Alzheimer's disease leads to serious memory loss and affects a person's ability to do everyday tasks. There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. In advanced stages, loss of brain function can cause dehydration, poor nutrition or infection. These complications can result in death.
2 Δεκ 2022 · Many medical problems can cause memory loss or other dementia-like symptoms. Most of these conditions can be treated. Your health care team can screen you for conditions that cause reversible memory impairment. Certain medications or a combination of medications can cause forgetfulness or confusion.
3 Μαρ 2022 · There’s a difference, however, between normal changes in memory and memory loss associated with neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia. And some memory problems are the result of treatable conditions.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. It is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away (degenerate) and die. Nearly 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.
7 Αυγ 2024 · People with dementia can experience difficulty with memory, language and coordination. Symptoms can look subtle at first — such as forgetting a word or getting lost while driving — but dementia is progressive. Additionally, you may notice or experience agitation, anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations or other unexpected behavior.
