It’s normal for the brain to lose neurons as we age. But for people with dementia, there is a much greater loss. Neurons stop working, lose connections with other brain cells, and eventually die, leading to symptoms that start gradually and worsen over time.
View this infographic to learn about four types of dementia, how they affect the brain, and what makes each one different.
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