Psychology question don’t answer if you don’t know it! which of the following statements is one of the main differences between alzheimer’s disease and dementia? a. alzheimer’s disease can affect individuals as young as forty-five. b. dementia is common in individuals as young as forty-five. c. dementia is a condition that occurs most commonly in hospitals. d. dementia is the most common cause of alzheimer’s disease.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are two terms that are usually misused. Dementia is the umbrella term of all neurocognitive diseases, and Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease may occur as early as 45 years old, which is also known as early-onset dementia or early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. However, it is uncommon because these diseases have higher prevalence as age increases. Therefore, choice A is the correct statement.

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