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What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?

Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a group of diseases characterized by progressive worsening of cognitive function (memory,...

How quickly does dementia progress?

The progression rate for dementia can vary widely. In general, Alzheimer's disease tends to develop slowly and gradually worsens over...

Timely diagnosis of dementia

What are the potential benefits of a timely diagnosis of dementia? Early diagnosis of dementia is important as: 1. Memory loss and...

What are the diagnostic criteria for dementia?

Dementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by a group of neurological disorders affecting the brain function. Dementia...

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