It's not as simple as just diagnosing one or the other.
, and more. At its worst, dementia can cause a person to forget who their loved ones are and make them completely unable to care for themselves.The cause of the dementia—whether it be Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or something else—will not only affect how the symptoms present themselves, but also “treatment, outcome, planning, and implications for the family members,” Addison-Brown says.
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that causes brain cells to waste away and die, slowly destroying memory and thinking skills. A person living with Alzheimer’s will likely show typical dementia symptoms like a decline in memory, social abilities, and everyday function, in addition to confusion, wandering, aggressiveness, loss of inhibitions, changes in sleeping habits, distrust in others, and social withdrawal.
The exact cause of Alzheimer’s itself isn’t completely understood. Researchers believe it’s the result of a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors that affect the brain over time and cause specific proteins to malfunction. There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, but there are options to help manage the symptoms, such as antipsychotic and memory loss medication.
That might leave you wondering: Are some types of dementia more or less serious than others? Unfortunately, Addison-Brown says they’re all serious in their own ways. Alzheimer’s isn’t any more or less distressing than other types, such as Parkinson’s or vascular disease. There isn’t one cause of dementia that’s necessarily less aggressive than any of the others. Of course, every case of dementia is different and will progress at different speeds, but all cases need serious attention and care.
If there’s a chance you or someone you know could be struggling with dementia, it’s crucial to see a doctor as soon as possible. Early treatment may be able to slow the process and help the patient go about their normal life for as long as they can. Be aware of early symptoms, and make proper care a priority.
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