Q: What health conditions can lead to dementia in older adults?

A: Stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems, vitamin B12 deficiency, repeated head injuries, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease are common causes. Early treatment helps reduce risk.

Q: Is forgetfulness always a sign of dementia?

A: No. Occasional forgetfulness is normal with aging or stress. But if memory loss affects daily life, like forgetting names of close family, getting lost in familiar places, or repeating the same questions—it may signal dementia.

Q: Can dementia be prevented?

A: While it cannot always be prevented, healthy lifestyle choices, such as regular exercise, balanced diet, controlling blood pressure and diabetes, staying socially active, and keeping the mind engaged, can lower the risk.

Q: Is dementia the same as Alzheimer’s disease?

A: Not exactly. Dementia is a general term for memory loss and thinking........

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