Dementia is a neuro-cognitive disorder which results from the gradual death of brain cells. Common symptoms include issues with memory, thinking, and reasoning (especially in the areas of learning, language, and the ability to make sound decisions). These symptoms are often severe enough to interfere with daily life over an extended period of time.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is estimated that over 75% of people with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease. Other forms of dementia include:
—Vascular dementia, usually caused by a series of small strokes
—Lew Body dementia, the second most common form of dementia
—Frontotemporal dementia, which primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain that control personality, language, and behavior
Each of these forms of dementia has their own specific set of symptoms.