World Alzheimer’s Day 2025 – September 21st 2025

Knowledge Bites Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s? Dementia A general term for a significant decline in cognitive abilities (memory, thinking, reasoning) severe enough to interfere with daily activities.  Dementia can be caused by many conditions, such as stroke (vascular dementia), brain injuries, infections, or Alzheimer’s disease.  Symptoms vary depending on the cause but can include problems with memory, language, concentration,…

Signs of Dementia

1. Memory Loss That Disrupts Daily Life 2. Difficulty Planning or Solving Problems 3. Challenges Completing Familiar Tasks 4. Confusion with Time or Place 5. Trouble Understanding Visual Images and Spatial Relationships 6. New Problems with Words in Speaking or Writing 7. Misplacing Things and Losing the Ability to Retrace Steps 8. Decreased or Poor Judgment 9. Withdrawal from Work…