Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms characterized by a severe decline in memory, thinking, language, and reasoning that disrupts a person's daily life and independence. It is important to note that dementia is not a normal part of aging; while normal aging may involve occasional forgetfulness or slower processing speeds, it does not impair a person's ability to function independently. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, followed by vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.

The Global Impact Dementia is a rapidly growing global health crisis. Currently, over 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a figure projected to nearly triple to 150 million by 2050. This takes a massive economic and  ...