Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Archive

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Dementia is not a specific disease. It is an overall term that describes a decline in mental ability that interferes with daily life. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. The number of people living with Alzheimer’s is projected to double from 6.9 million in 2020 to nearly 14 million people by 2060. Alzheimer’s is a top 10 leading cause of death in the United States.