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Alzheimer's And Dementia The Same?
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posted August 4, 2020
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Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a specific disease. Dementia is not. From the Alz.org Website

posted August 4, 2020
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Thank you!!

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