It’s natural to worry about developing dementia—particularly Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form— especially if it runs in your family. However, the most dominant risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease is age, meaning the risk increases as we get older,...
Are YOU confused? You’re not alone! As more and more people are diagnosed with brain disorders, the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s are bandied about. But what do they mean? Here’s the simple answer. Dementia isn’t a specific disease. Dementia is the overall term that...