Understanding What Exactly is Alzheimer's Disease

I was not exactly sure what the difference between Alzheimer's disease and Dementia was until I was forced to understand it because of my Mom's diagnosis. Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, and it is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60-80% of people with dementia. Another type of dementia is vascular dementia, which can affect a person after a stroke. The Alzheimer's Association website offers helpful information, but it can sometimes be overwhelming when you start digging into to find answers to your questions. I found these links helpful in learning about Alzheimer's disease.

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