Dementias of the Cerebral Cortex: Types, Symptoms, and Management - Healthline

6/13/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
by Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN
by Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN
Cortical dementias impact our brain's cerebral cortex, or its gray matter. Learn more about two dementias in this category: Alzheimer's and frontotemporal.
Dementia refers to loss of cognitive functioning severe enough to impact daily life. This occurs when brain cells stop working and die, or when neurons are impaired. Dementias impact focus, memory, a… [+9539 chars]
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