66.9k views
2 votes
How does alzheimers /dementia affect the brain.
and how are they the same and different

User Deedubs
by
5.2k points

2 Answers

4 votes
Dementia is a decline in mental ability that interferes with daily life

Alzheimer a brain illness that cause brain changes
User EdSF
by
4.4k points
4 votes
Alzheimer’s: neurons are injured and die throughout the brain
Dementia: damage interferes with the ability of brain cells to communicate with each other
Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia.
Alzheimer's is a specific disease Dementia is not.
User Dave Addey
by
4.4k points