Selects: How Dementia Works

# Dementia: A Comprehensive Breakdown

In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive deep into dementia, exploring what it actually is, how it differs from normal aging, and the various diseases that cause it. They break down the major types including Alzheimer's, vascular dementia from strokes, Lewy body disease, and frontotemporal dementia, explaining how each uniquely affects the brain and behavior. The hosts also cover the serious complications that come with dementia, from medication management to safety concerns, the emotional toll on caregivers, and the tools doctors use to diagnose it like the surprisingly revealing clock-drawing test.