Key Differences Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Dementia is a broad term for a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life. It can affect up to 20% of people, and currently about 50 million individuals worldwide live with some form of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent type, responsible for roughly 70% of all dementia cases. While the terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. Here we break down the primary distinctions.