Sunrise Senior Living Blog (blog) | Is it Alzheimer's or dementia? Santa Clarita Valley Signal I frequently hear the statement, “My loved one has dementia, not Alzheimer's disease,” followed by the question, “So what's the difference?” Dementia is not a disease or illness. Dementia is a word that describes a decline in cognitive abilities ... Successful Aging: Dealing with dementia National Alzheimer's Awareness Month Stresses Brain Health |