Is It Alzheimers or Dementia?

This video will help you understand the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, but not all people with dementia have Alzheimer's.
Having said that, Alzheimer's is the most common kind of dementia. It is the deposition of protein that causes people to be less aware, less engaged, making their brain work less well.

There are many different types of dementia, including vascular dementia, frontotemporal degeneration, Lewy body disease and more. Dementia can be difficult to diagnose because there are no definitive tests for it--a diagnosis often comes from a process of elimination as well as observation over time.

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If this is the first time you watch my videos, I am Dr Liz and I am a board-certified geriatric specialist. Over the years I have worked with thousands of families from all over the country to help elders through the aging process. Families are typically in crisis and don’t know where to turn when loved ones have dementia, Alzheimer’s, medication problems, or any complications from aging. I feel we must take away medications that “zombify” our elders and adjust meds to get our loved ones back to the happy, productive people they once were. Do you have questions or concerns? Don’t panic. Dr Liz Geriatrics is your resource for everything and anything you need to know about aging. I am so glad you stopped by and remember we are here to help.