Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s – Discerning the Difference
What is dementia? What is Alzheimer’s? Are they the same or not? The confusion surrounding dementia and Alzheimer’s is not uncommon. Nestor H. Praderio, M.D. will present a clear and easy to- understand explanation of the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s.
When a diagnosis of Dementia is issued people usually assume that it is Alzheimer’s and often reference the two interchangeably. It
is widely believed that Dementia and Alzheimer’s is the same thing. They are not! While Alzheimer’s may be the most common and
widely recognized form of Dementia – it is not the only type. Dr. Praderio will clarify how dementia refers to an umbrella term of symptoms which can impact a person’s ability to function on their own. He will also outline how Dementia, in some instances may be reversed, however, Alzheimer’s is an incurabledisease.
As customary, the session will conclude with a question-and answer session with participants.
Date March 19, 2024
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Nestor H. Praderio, MD
Nestor H. Praderio, M.D. was born and raised in Argentina. He is a graduate of the University of La Plata School of Medicine and completed his residence in psychiatry at the Yale University affiliated program of Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut. His special interest is focused on Geriatric Psychiatry. He is a consultant of many nursing centers and assisted living units in South Texas.
He is also the founder and president of "Face to Face" which is a no-profit organization and Alzheimer's Support Group. All of his time dedicated to this organization is volunteered and it includes; monthly meetings in which he speaks to family, caregivers and clinicians, annual "Face to Face Festival" and a yearly Coastal Bend Walk for Memory