“Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease aren’t the same. Dementia is an overall term used to describe
symptoms that impact memory, performance of daily activities, and communication abilities.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease gets worse with time
and affects memory, language, and thought.” (excerpt of first 3 sentences from
https://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers-disease/difference-dementia-alzheimers)