Dementia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBOverview. Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. In people who have dementia, the symptoms interfere with their daily lives. Dementia isn't one specific disease.
Dementia - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBMar 15, 2023 — Key facts. Currently more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries. Every year, there are nearly 10 million new cases. Dementia results from a variety of diseases and injuries that affect the brain. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of …
What Is Dementia? Symptoms, Types, and Diagnosis
WEBDementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning skills. It is not a normal part of aging. Read about the different types of dementia and how it is diagnosed.
What is Dementia? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment | alz.org
WEBDementia symptoms trigger a decline in thinking skills, also known as cognitive abilities, severe enough to impair daily life and independent function. They also affect behavior, feelings and relationships.
About Dementia | Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia | CDC
WEBAug 17, 2024 — Dementia is a condition that makes someone unable to remember, think clearly, or make decisions while doing everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Learn about the different types of dementia. Overview. Dementia is not a specific disease.
Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures - Alzheimer's Association …
WEBQuick facts. Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. Alzheimer's disease was the fifth-leading cause of death among people age 65 and older in 2021.
Dementia: Symptoms, Types, Causes, Treatment & Risk Factors
WEBMar 12, 2022 — Dementia is a description of the state of a person’s mental function and not a specific disease. Dementia is an “umbrella category” describing mental decline that’s severe enough to interfere with daily living. There are many underlying causes of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
Alzheimer's disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 10, 2024 — Alzheimer's disease causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to eventually die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia — a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behavior and social skills. These changes affect …
Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet | National Institute on Aging
WEBOn this page: How does Alzheimer's disease affect the brain? Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Stages of Alzheimer's disease. What causes Alzheimer’s disease? How is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed? How is Alzheimer’s disease treated? Support for families and Alzheimer's disease caregivers.
What Is Dementia: Symptoms, Types, Diagnosis, and More - Healthline
WEBJun 29, 2023 — Research. Outlook. Dementia is a neurodegenerative disease that has several different forms, symptoms, and causes. There’s currently no cure, but researchers are looking into effective treatments...