People often use "dementia" and "Alzheimer’s" interchangeably, but they aren’t the same. Dementia is a general term for cognitive decline, while Alzheimer’s is a specific disease.

Key Differences Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Which Is Worse: Dementia or Alzheimer’s?

Since Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia, the severity depends on the stage of the disease. Other forms of dementia (like vascular or Lewy body dementia) can progress differently.

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