The Different Types of Dementia

  Dementias involve a progressive loss of cognitive functions (memory, attention, language…) and adaptive abilities. They can originate from different causes, generally organic. Their progression ends up causing the patient an inability to carry out the activities of daily life. However, what types of dementia exist? How do they all differ from each other? In this article, we’ll learn about the clinical-anatomical classification of dementias. Furthermore, we’ll list the dementias in each group and describe some of the most important. The most well-known types of dementia are Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s (with Alzheimer’s being the first cause of dementia), although there…