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What's The Difference Between Alzheimer's
and Dementia?
"What's the difference between dementia and
Alzheimer's?" It's a common question, and doctors are
some of the best at confusing us. Physicians seem to
prefer the word "dementia," possibly because
Alzheimer's has become such a loaded word.
"Dementia" somehow sounds less frightening to many
people, and now even the experts have started using
the words interchangeably.
They aren't interchangeable. Alzheimer's Disease and
dementia are two very different things.Dementia is a
symptom. Pain is a symptom, and many different injuries
and illnesses can cause pain. When you go to the
doctor because you hurt, you won't be satisfied if the
doctor diagnoses "pain" and sends you home. You want
to know what is causing the pain, and how to treat it.
and Dementia?
"What's the difference between dementia and
Alzheimer's?" It's a common question, and doctors are
some of the best at confusing us. Physicians seem to
prefer the word "dementia," possibly because
Alzheimer's has become such a loaded word.
"Dementia" somehow sounds less frightening to many
people, and now even the experts have started using
the words interchangeably.
They aren't interchangeable. Alzheimer's Disease and
dementia are two very different things.Dementia is a
symptom. Pain is a symptom, and many different injuries
and illnesses can cause pain. When you go to the
doctor because you hurt, you won't be satisfied if the
doctor diagnoses "pain" and sends you home. You want
to know what is causing the pain, and how to treat it.
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"Dementia" simply means the symptom of a deterioration of intellectual abilities resulting from an unspecified disease or
disorder of the brain.
Alzheimer's Disease is one disease/disorder that causes dementia. Many other illnesses or "syndromes" can also cause
dementia. Parkinson's Disease can cause dementia. A stroke can cause dementia. Even dehydration can cause dementia.
Many of the things that can cause dementia are treatable, even potentially curable.
If you have taken your elder to the doctor and received a diagnosis of "dementia" you haven't received a diagnosis at all.
Unless you know what is causing the dementia you can't begin to treat it's root cause.
If your physician has diagnosed "dementia" it's time for a second opinion. You are probably dealing either with a physician
who is not comfortable with the truth, or one who doesn't know how (or doesn't want to bother) to differentiate between all
the possible causes of dementia. Either way, a skilled geriatrician or a neurologist who is comfortable with seniors would be
a good place to start.
© 2006. Molly Shomer, author of "The Insider's Guide to Assisted Living" and Head Coach of The Eldercare Team. Visit
http://www.eldercareteam.com for more expert eldercare information, resources and support.
Keywords: alzheimer's, dementia, eldercare, aging parents
About the Author
Molly Shomer,
More Details about alzheimer's and dementia here. When you're struggling to find your way through the eldercare maze,
Molly Shomer can help. You'll find articles, resources, tools, support and your copy of "What You Need To Know To Plan
For Eldercare" at http://www.eldercareteam.com
disorder of the brain.
Alzheimer's Disease is one disease/disorder that causes dementia. Many other illnesses or "syndromes" can also cause
dementia. Parkinson's Disease can cause dementia. A stroke can cause dementia. Even dehydration can cause dementia.
Many of the things that can cause dementia are treatable, even potentially curable.
If you have taken your elder to the doctor and received a diagnosis of "dementia" you haven't received a diagnosis at all.
Unless you know what is causing the dementia you can't begin to treat it's root cause.
If your physician has diagnosed "dementia" it's time for a second opinion. You are probably dealing either with a physician
who is not comfortable with the truth, or one who doesn't know how (or doesn't want to bother) to differentiate between all
the possible causes of dementia. Either way, a skilled geriatrician or a neurologist who is comfortable with seniors would be
a good place to start.
© 2006. Molly Shomer, author of "The Insider's Guide to Assisted Living" and Head Coach of The Eldercare Team. Visit
http://www.eldercareteam.com for more expert eldercare information, resources and support.
Keywords: alzheimer's, dementia, eldercare, aging parents
About the Author
Molly Shomer,
More Details about alzheimer's and dementia here. When you're struggling to find your way through the eldercare maze,
Molly Shomer can help. You'll find articles, resources, tools, support and your copy of "What You Need To Know To Plan
For Eldercare" at http://www.eldercareteam.com