If it’s not Alzheimer’s, what is it?

Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most common kind of dementia, it is not the only one. Other forms of dementia include: Frontotemporal disorders Lewy body dementia Vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia Mixed dementia, a combination of two or more types of dementia There are also certain medical conditions which can cause memory problems that resemble dementia. Visit our website for a full list of these conditions, which should go away with treatment. The overlap in symptoms of various dementias can make it hard to get an accurate diagnosis. But a proper diagnosis is important to get the right treatment. Seek help from a neurologist—a doctor who specializes in disorders of the brain and nervous system—or other medical specialist who knows about dementia. Learn more about Alzheimer’s and related dementias from the National Institute on Aging at NIH. Share this information with others on social media: Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but it’s not the only one. Learn about the different types of dementia and medical conditions that may resemble dementia: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/types-dementia