No. Dementia is a general term relating to a loss of cognitive function. There are several types of dementia, which are caused by different underlying changes in the brain. The most common form is Alzheimer’s, accounting for about two thirds of dementia cases. Other common forms include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia. You can find out more about types of dementia at: https://www.dementia.org.au/information/about-dementia/types-of-dementia
