LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 15 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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June 15, 2026 |
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D.
Our brains help us think, learn, remember, solve problems, and connect with the people around us. As we age, it is normal to experience changes in memory and thinking, but significant memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior may be signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Many people use the terms dementia and Alzheimer's disease interchangeably, but they are not the same thing.
Dementia is not a specific disease but an umbrella term to describe a decline in memory, thinking, reasoning, or decision-making that interferes with daily activities.
Alzheimer's d...