DEMENTIA DEFINED

More than just memory

Dementia isn’t one disease — but a broad term, much like cancer. Just as cancer can take many forms that affect different parts of the body, dementia includes diseases and conditions that impact different areas of the brain.

Dementia = a general term to describe the symptoms

ALZ = the disease
FTD
= the disease
LBD
= the disease
Dementia Umbrella

What can lead to dementia?

“Curiosity can change lives — discover how understanding dementia starts with you.”
Below is not an all-inclusive list but instead 6 more common diseases

Defend Their Dignity

Dementia is often misunderstood; which can lead to frustration, disconnection, and a lack of empathy with our loved ones. In order to advocate for their thoughts, we must first understand their thoughts.

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