AD is not dementia

It's a specific cause of dementia.

Dementia is not the same as AD. Dementia is a broad term, describing a decline in cognition that has significant impact on everyday activities. Dementia has different causes, some of which are reversible.

It is important to distinguish AD from dementia.

AD is a disease and only one possible cause of dementia.

AD is a disease

Early diagnosis is important.

It can therefore be specifically diagnosed or ruled out. Excluding AD as a diagnosis can be very helpful.

AD clinically starts with only subtle cognitive deficits and can develop to dementia within years. As with most diseases, early diagnosis is important.

The earlier it´s diagnosed, the more options you have.

AD can be treated

Patients can get help.

Even without disease modifying treatment available yet, there is a number of therapeutic measures available to help patients. It is also important to remember the impact on families and carergivers, who also benefit from treatment.

Changes in lifestyle can possibly lengthen the period of time before AD becomes detrimental.