The term “dementia” comes from Latin and means “without spirit”. Over 50 different brain disorders are summarized under this heading. Dementia is therefore an umbrella term and should not be equated with Alzheimer's disease.
To be more precise: Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, accounting for around two thirds of all cases. Other forms of dementia include vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's dementia.
Although the causes and progression vary, all dementias lead to a decline in mental abilities. The risk of developing dementia increases with age. Typical symptoms of dementia include disorders of memory, language, thinking, perception, reasoning and behavior.
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The free AFI guide “Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias” provides an overview of the most common forms of dementia. The risk factors, symptoms, course of the disease as well as diagnosis and treatment are examined.
Ordering information: “Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias” can be ordered free of charge from the Alzheimer Research Initiative eV, Kreuzstr. 34, 40210 Düsseldorf; Telephone number 0211 – 86 20 66 0; website
About the Alzheimer Research Initiative eV
The Alzheimer Research Initiative eV (AFI) is a non-profit organization that carries the donation certificate from the German Donations Council eV. Since 1995, the AFI has been supporting research projects by committed Alzheimer's researchers with donations and providing free information material for the public. To date, the AFI has been able to support 312 research activities with over 12.2 million euros and distribute around 880,000 guides and brochures. Those interested and affected can obtain detailed information about Alzheimer's disease and request educational material www.alzheimer-forschung.de The website also contains information about the association's work and all donation options. The AFI's ambassador is the journalist and sports presenter Okka Gundel.
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Source: German Health Portal , Alzheimer Research
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