Vascular Dementia

Question 1

Symptoms of VaD:

Answer 1

• confusion and agitation
• recognition and use of objects is harder
• probs with language and memory
• unstable-falling
• often a neglect of one side of the body(usually left)
• mental slowing and retrieval probs
• urinary frequency and incontinence
• step like decline (can last 25-30yrs)

Question 2

What is VaD:

Answer 2

• general deterioration of intellectual functioning
• loss of oxygen to brain
• multiple small strokes in blood vessels that feed the brain
• 2nd most frequent cause of dementia
• can co-exist with AD
• blood pressure meds can lower risk of mini strokes