Types of Dementia

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Progressive dementia, primary dementia, and secondary dementia are some of the possible types of dementia. This eMedTV article gives an overview of how the different types are determined and explains how some cases are treatable, while others are not.

Lewy body dementia is a form of dementia characterized by abnormal structures in the brain. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this condition, including information about symptoms associated with it and how they are treated.

Binswanger's disease is a form of dementia that occurs when atherosclerosis damages arteries in the brain. This eMedTV article describes Binswanger's disease and includes information about risk factors and symptoms associated with the condition.