Does vascular dementia cause confusion?
Does vascular dementia cause confusion?
Over time a person with vascular dementia is likely to develop more severe confusion or disorientation, and further problems with reasoning and communication.
What are the symptoms of late stage vascular dementia?
These include:
- speech limited to single words or phrases that may not make sense,
- needing help with most everyday activities,
- eating less and having difficulties swallowing,
- bowel and bladder incontinence,
- being unable to walk or stand, problems sitting up and controlling the head, and becoming bed-bound.
When was my dad diagnosed with vascular dementia?
My Dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s about two and a half years ago, we noticed him getting worse about 6 months ago then in late November my brother came across him quite by chance out at midnight with a mop bucket full of overnight items!
Can you have vascular dementia without Alzheimer’s?
Vascular dementia without Alzheimer’s appears to be nearly impossible to predict or stage. The brain is affected in all different places, as it varies from person to person. It does not seem that it degenerates the system overall as Alzheimer’s does, either–it is not technically terminal.
What are the signs and symptoms of vascular dementia?
Symptoms can include problems with memory and concentration, confusion, changes in personality and behavior, loss of speech and language skills, and sometimes physical symptoms such as weakness or tremors. Vascular dementia tends to progress over time.
How long does it take to die from vascular dementia?
The brain is affected in all different places, as it varies from person to person. It does not seem that it degenerates the system overall as Alzheimer’s does, either–it is not technically terminal. A majority of people pass within 5-7 years of diagnosis, but seemingly it is often from stroke or heart attack.
Vascular dementia without Alzheimer’s appears to be nearly impossible to predict or stage. The brain is affected in all different places, as it varies from person to person. It does not seem that it degenerates the system overall as Alzheimer’s does, either–it is not technically terminal.
My Dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s about two and a half years ago, we noticed him getting worse about 6 months ago then in late November my brother came across him quite by chance out at midnight with a mop bucket full of overnight items!
Who is most at risk for vascular dementia?
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia and is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain – usually from a stroke or a series of strokes. This type of dementia usually affects people aged 60 to 75 and is more common in men than women.
The brain is affected in all different places, as it varies from person to person. It does not seem that it degenerates the system overall as Alzheimer’s does, either–it is not technically terminal. A majority of people pass within 5-7 years of diagnosis, but seemingly it is often from stroke or heart attack.