Synonyms and Antonyms of doze. 1  1 to be in a state of sleep likes to doze through those lazy summer afternoons Synonyms catnap, sleep, nap, rest, slumber, snoozeRelated Words drop off, drowse (off), nod off; oversleep, sleep in; dream, hibernateNear Antonyms arise, arouse, awake, rise, wake.
Alzheimer's and dementia basics. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Learn more: What We Know Today and Understanding Dementia.
We hear that all the time here at the Fisher Center for Alzheimerâs Research Foundation. Itâs a common question, and doctors can sometimes contribute to the confusion. It may be that physicians prefer to use the word dementia because the term Alzheimerâs can sound more overwhelming and frightening. But, the terms Alzheimerâs disease and dementia may mean two very different things. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke defines dementia as: â¦ [A] word for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. It is not a specific disease.