Alzheimer's versus dementia
You are absolutely correct that Alzheimer's is just one form of dementia and there are many others. The earliest content created for this website focused first on Alzheimer's simply because of its dominance. We're developing more information to address dementia generally, as well as using broader and more inclusive terms to refer to advice that could apply to any kind of dementia. Thanks for sharing this important distinction.
For starters, how about listing all the different kinds of Dementia and include some of the major differences. My father has Lewy body type Dementia, with sun downers syndrome and he can't tell the difference between reality and his dreams. Respectfully, Lancer, Tucson, AZ
So how do you tell what form of dementia you've got? Mom's got dementia and I've heard both vascular and Alzheimers from doctors for a few years, but never both from the same doctor!
Maggieclarke, I'm not sure how everybody else finds out but the official diagnosis for my Dad came from a Geriatric Psychiatrist they are the real pro's at what's going on inside the heads of people with Dementia, so at least now we know. Before the Psychiatrist's diagnosis, some people thought my Dad had Parkinsons because he shakes a little but when we gave him the standard meds for Parkinsons, he had a bad reaction to it, now we have him on the right meds and things are so much better, Dad is 86 yrs old. Good Luck, Lancer
