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Alzheimer's Disease Vs. Dementia

What is Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease as a result of damaged brain cells

What is Dementia?

Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning caused by damage in the brain cells. Dementia can affect communication skills, behaviors, and feelings.

Difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia

  • Alzheimer’s is a brain disease, while Dementia is a general term

  • Alzheimer’s is one of the causes of Dementia

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