Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are similar, but not the same thing, as they are often mistaken to be. Alzheimer's is a form of Dementia. With Dementia, there is a decline in cognitive function. This is due to death, damage or malfunction of brain cells brought on by strokes, alcohol abuse, and other conditions. Alzheimer's Disease kills and destroys brain cells. They begin to degenerate or form an abnormal tissue build up. This causes progressive memory loss and changes in behavior and personality. These conditions are a combination of genetics, lifestyle, and environment , but it is not entirely clear exactly what causes it.

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