When you start to notice possible signs of dementia in yourself or a loved one, it can be confusing and disorienting. It’s common to question whether the changes that you notice are simply due to normal aging. There are definitely some changes in our thinking abilities that happen as we age, but it takes a […]
The Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
In my clinical work, I often test people to determine whether they might be experiencing memory changes that are due to a dementia condition. The thing is, most people seem to have little idea about what dementia actually means. Even among doctors, many assume that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are the same thing. They are […]