Understanding the Four Major Types of Dementia and Why Accurate Diagnosis Matters

Dementia is a word that often sparks fear and confusion, with many families immediately thinking of Alzheimer’s as the only form. But dementia is actually an umbrella term for several distinct diseases, each with its own causes, symptoms, treatments, and risks. In this episode of "What I'd Tell My Family," Dr. Todd Levine guides us through the essential differences between the four major types of dementia: Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and vascular dementia...