Dementia is a set of symptoms that show up as cognitive changes of sufficient severity to affect your daily activities, your daily function so you can no longer do what you formerly did because of your thinking skills.
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, representing 60-80% of all diagnoses, with approximately 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older having Alzheimer's in 2024.
Other types of dementia include Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, and mixed dementia, each with unique causes affecting cognitive function in those over 65.
Dementia patients often have additional medical issues, suggesting potential complications and comorbidities needing attention alongside cognitive symptoms.
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