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Dementia
The terms ‘ dementia ’ and ‘ Alzheimers ’ are different things . Dementia is an umbrella term for mental decline , while Alzheimer ’ s disease is the most common cause of dementia .
An emotionally devastating disease for the family of a loved one who has it , Alzheimer ' s disease is caused by a build-up of the proteins amyloid and tau . This creates a concentration around brain cells , preventing them from working at full capacity . Research into how this can be prevented continues . healthcareglobal . com 111