Dementia is a serious brain disease that affects memory ability to make decisions daily functioning as well as mood and behavior Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by a stroke Alzheimers is the most common form of dementia and vascular dementia is the second most common for peopl ID: 915993
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VASCULAR DEMENTIA
Slide2What is Vascular Dementia?
Dementia is a serious brain disease that affects memory, ability to make decisions, daily functioning, as well as mood and behavior. Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by a stroke. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and vascular dementia is the second most common for people age 65 and older.
Slide3What
are the Symptoms?Signs of vascular dementia can develop slowly after a small stroke or after one big stroke. There may or may not be obvious symptoms after each stroke. Vascular dementia can also occur without a stroke occurring at all.
Slide4Early symptoms may include:
Trouble doing tasks that were usually easy to doHaving trouble getting to and from familiar places Forgetting words for common objectsMisplacing items and having trouble finding them Less interest in doing things that used to be enjoyable
Slide5Later symptoms may include:
Trouble sleeping or speakingEmotional upset, anxiety, depression or agitationBecoming less social Not being able to read or write Being confused or violent
Slide6Can Vascular Dementia be Treated?
Currently, there is no cure for vascular dementia. Your doctor may give you medication to help manage some of the symptoms of vascular dementia. Your doctor may help you lower your chances of another stroke such as controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol level.
Slide7Have questions?
Ask your doctor or health care provider at your next appointment.
Created June 2020. Medically reviewed by Sharon Brangman, MD, FACP, AGSF
NIH Medline Plus. (2019). Vascular Dementia.. Retrieved from
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