What is dementia? | What Is Explainers

Dementia is an extremely difficult condition for both those diagnosed with it and their families. It’s generally associated with impaired cognitive ability and Alzheimer’s disease, but what exactly does the condition entail?
In this crash course, we explain all the things you need to know when it comes to dementia.
What is dementia? What are the signs and symptoms? What are the different types of dementia? How does Alzheimer’s disease relate to dementia? How do you get dementia? How does it affect your brain? How do you prevent the disease? And who is most susceptible to it?
All these questions and more will be answered in this episode of TVO’s What Is Explainers.
0:00 Introduction & Fear of Aging
0:22 What is Dementia?
0:48 Types of Dementia
1:29 Reversible vs. Permanent Dementia
1:51 Risk Factors for Dementia
2:08 Preventing Dementia
2:23 Personal Story: Dealing with Alzheimer’s
2:57 Final Thoughts & Takeaways
Produced by Ariana Longley
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