Hello, I'm new to this so hope I am in the right place.
Can any one help (don't know if this should be two threads so if I'm wrong sorry)
I have been persueded to take Mum for memory assessment and the first thing the lady there told Mum was that she had either altzheimers or vascular dementia. I was a little taken aback as she had not had a conversation with Mum at that point- could she tell from the blood test?
My second more general question is what is the difference between the terms dementia and altzheimers as both are bandied about and I'm confused?
Apologies for poor spelling, thanks in advance
Can any one help (don't know if this should be two threads so if I'm wrong sorry)
I have been persueded to take Mum for memory assessment and the first thing the lady there told Mum was that she had either altzheimers or vascular dementia. I was a little taken aback as she had not had a conversation with Mum at that point- could she tell from the blood test?
My second more general question is what is the difference between the terms dementia and altzheimers as both are bandied about and I'm confused?
Apologies for poor spelling, thanks in advance