- Dementia may refer to a cluster of symptoms centered around an inability to remember, think clearly, make decisions, and/or carry out daily activities.
- Dementia is not a normal part of aging.
- Alzheimer’s disease may refer to an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys individuals’ memories, thinking skills, and abilities to carry out daily activities.
- Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging.
- Cognitive impairment may refer to a mental state characterized by memory problems, learning problems, concentration problems, and poor decision making.
- Cognitive impairment can range from mild to severe.
- Delirium may refer to a rapid change in cognition and functioning that is related to chemical changes in the body.
