Massachusetts General Hospital's Mind, Mood, & Memory (MMM)
Volume 17 • Number 1 • January 2021
Is It Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia? And What Is the Difference?
The terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” are used interchangeably so often that the average person may be inclined to think they mean the same thing. But these terms have different meanings, and understanding that distinction is important if you or a loved one start to experience changes in thinking and …
Issue Highlights
- Having Stressful Dreams about Covid-19? You're not Alone
- Newsbriefs: Loss of Interests & Dementia Risk; Lowering Stroke & Heart Attack Risk; Sleeping After Trauma
- A Happier, More Fulfilling Retirement Often Calls for Resilience and Flexibility
- Study Reveals Unapproved Drugs in High Doses May Be in “Brain-Boosting” Supplements
- Memory Maximizers: Staying Positive May Help Reduce Memory Decline; Get On Your Bike and Ride… for Better Memory
- Broaching the Subject of Cognitive Decline in a Way That Is Sensitive and Helpful
- Ask the Doctor: Frontotemporal Dementia; Sleep and Risks; Common Stroke Symptoms
