Introduction The word dementia is a collective term for different subtypes of diseases that affect different cognitive processes of sick patients. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and usually occurs after the age of 60. For this reason, it is not possible to speak directly of dementia vs. Alzheimer’s disease, as Alzheimer’s … Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
Diagnostics In order to be able to diagnose dementia medically, it is particularly important that the patient comes to the doctor with at least one close relative. The patients themselves often do not notice their cognitive impairment at all. However, close relatives who have known the patient for a very long time can often report … Diagnostics | Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
Therapy Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s – what is the therapy? Dementia can nowadays be treated with drugs. The drugs used are also known as antidementia drugs. They increase certain signal substances in the brain, which are typically decreased in dementia patients. However, the effectiveness of the drugs is controversial. Some patients seem to benefit from them, … Therapy | Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s
