by Kathryn Watson | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Family Caregiver, Vascular Dementia
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect brain function. It is a progressive disorder that can affect memory, thinking, language, behavior, and emotions. Dementia is not a specific disease but rather a general term that describes a...
by Kathryn Watson | Dementia, Vascular Dementia
The signs and symptoms of vascular dementia may include memory loss, difficulty with language, difficulty with problem-solving, difficulty with planning or organizing tasks, disorientation, decreased judgment, and increased agitation. Additionally, some people may...
by Kathryn Watson | Dementia, Stroke and Dementia, Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is commonly associated with strokes that affect the left hemisphere. This affects reasoning, planning, judgment, memory, and other thought processes. Vascular dementia is caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow. It occurs from damaged...
by Kathryn Watson | Brain Awareness, Heart Health, Keeping Your Brain Healthy, Vascular Dementia
A healthy heart is conducive to brain health which helps mitigate the chances of cognitive decline and impairment. While the exact risk factors for dementia are not set in stone, certain lifestyle changes do seem to have a significant impact on the body and brain and...
by Kathryn Watson | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Vascular Dementia
Mixed dementia may sound new, but it really isn’t. It’s actually quite common. In fact, most types of dementia are mixed dementia. In most cases, mixed dementia involves a combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s can also come...
by Kathryn Watson | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Vascular Dementia
Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia are different types of dementia with several of the same characteristics, including some causes and symptoms. However, there are also several distinctions between the two. First, it is important to understand what dementia is....
