The Disappearing Mind Podcast

Beyond Alzheimer's: Understanding the 100+ Types of Dementia


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Most people are surprised to learn that Alzheimer’s disease represents just one of more than 100 types of dementia. This staggering fact is often overlooked—and yet it has profound implications for diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life.

In the second episode of our Alzheimer’s Awareness Month series, Host Dawn Platt highlights why understanding the specific type of dementia is essential, not optional. Families often assume all dementia is Alzheimer’s, but each type presents differently and requires tailored approaches to care.

Discover why one woman's misdiagnosis changed everything about her care, learn the critical differences between vascular dementia's sudden drops and Lewy body's fluctuating clarity, and understand why getting the right diagnosis could transform your loved one's treatment plan.

Whether you are walking this journey with a parent, spouse, other family member or friend, this conversation will broaden your perspective and empower you to advocate more effectively. Join the 55 million families worldwide committed to facing dementia with knowledge, clarity, and support.

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