Alzheimers is a diagnosis all it’s own, although a type of Dementia. There are several types of dementia. You might want to contact the Alzheimers association to find out the stages and what happens. Here is some online info:
https://alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/stages
Dementias:
https://www.agingcare.com/Articles/different-forms-of-dementia-138582.htm
Hope this info will help you come to grips with any diagnosis in this area. Be sure to ask doctor about other organizations that can help you understand this type of diagnosis. I have had family members with dementia, it is not easy, and harder on caretaker than patient.
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Thank you for the second link. Having seen many types of dementia in people, this article is accurate, easy to read and very helpful both for clinicians and families coping with this illness.
Thank you very much!
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Those plaques can be partially removed by going longer without eating. Try to shoot for at least 12 hours without eating. This is more easily done overnight.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sleep-brain-alzheimers-plaques-protein