WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE...

. . . between dementia and amnesia?

DEMENTIA is a group of conditions linked to a decline in the way the brain functions. It can affect memory, thinking speed, language, mood and even movement. Common types include vascular dementia, caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, and Alzheimer’s, the cause of which is not fully understood.

Amnesia is the medical term for memory loss. It can occur as part of dementia but may also be triggered by damage to the brain, stress, depression or sleeping trouble. It can also simply be a sign of ageing.