The Different Types of Dementia

(Dementia isn't a specific disease)

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There are quite a few misconceptions concerning dementia. In fact, there are many people who think dementia and Alzheimer's are the same condition, when they are not.

Progressive Dementias

these are dementias that get worse over time and include:

Alzheimer's Disease - caused by the destruction of brain cells

Lewy Body Dementia - abnormal clumps of protein found in the brain; unique features often include fluctuations in confusion and clear thinking (lucidity), visual hallucinations and Parkinson's signs like tremor and rigidity. These people will often have a condition called REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) that involves acting out dreams, including thrashing or kicking during sleep.

Vascular Dementia -- result of damage to your brain caused by problems with the arteries serving your brain or heart; symptoms begin suddenly, such as after a stroke; often coexists with Alzheimer's. To get more: http://www.associatedcontent.com

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