Try: Vascular dementia is one of the most common forms of dementia ranking only second to alzheimer’s disease vascular dementia is caused by chronic reduced blood flow to the brain, usually as the result of a stroke or series of strokes in many cases the strokes are so small that you may not notice any symptoms in the Care recipient (cr) but over time the damage adds up potentially leading to memory loss confusion and other signs of dementia vascular dementia represents a challenge for crs and their caregivers but with an understanding of the condition and a willingness to make important lifestyle changes it may be possible to prevent further blockages and compensate for brain damage that has already occurred vascular dementia refers to a subtle progressive decline in memory and cognitive functioning it occurs when the blood supply carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is interrupted by a blocked or diseased vascular system if blood supply is blocked for longer than a few seconds brain cells can die causing damage to the brain depending on the cr and the severity of the stroke or strokes vascular dementia may come on gradually or suddenly currently there is no known cure but the good news is that making certain lifestyle changes and using practical strategies may help prevent strokes compensate for cognitive loses and slow its development note if the cr shows signs of vascular dementia consult a doctor immediately information references helpguide org
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