Actually, Alzheimers is just one of over 100 types of dementia. Each type of dementia has different causes. Alzheimer's disease does affect the majority of people living with a diagnosis of dementia.

There are four truths about dementia; At least 2 parts of the brain are dying, There is no cure, It is constantly progressing., and it is terminal. "Until there's a cure, there's care," Teepa Snow

Short term memory loss. Difficulty doing familiar tasks. Problems with word finding. Getting confused about time or places. Difficulty problem solving. Withdrawing from normal activities. As we age we do slow down but we don't lose the ability to do things.

Keep your brain healthy by learning something new.

It's important to establish a baseline of brain function while you are not experiencing difficulties. Ask your medical provider to help you with that. Second, have a good medical workup to rule out other causes of the symptoms. Many medical issues can mimic the signs of dementia. If symptoms persist, contact a neurologist for further testing.