Vascular Dementia: What, Why, How, and the "Now What?"

Vascular Dementia: What, Why, How, and the "Now What?" By Esther Heerema, MSW Between 10-20% of people with dementia have vascular dementia. Learn all about what it is, why it develops, how it affects the brain differently than Alzheimer's and how to approach your health after this diagnosis.  The Complete Guide To Vascular Dementia  Also called vascular cognitive impairment, vascular dementia is caused by impaired blood flow to the brain. Here's why this might happen, how you can reduce your risk of developing this condition and what to expect as it progresses. READ NOW How Accurate Is the BIMS in Identifying Dementia?  If you have a family member or friend in a nursing home, chances are that they will have had the BIMS test. Here's what it measures and how accurate it is (or isn't) in identifying dementia.  READ NOW Hepatic Encephalopathy: A Reversible Cause of Memory Loss  Have you heard about this cause of memory loss? If you have problems with your liver, you should be monitoring for these signs and symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy.   READ NOW What's the Best Way to Respond to Combative Behavior in Dementia?  The most common trigger for combative behavior (such as hitting or kicking) is the provision of care to someone with dementia. Here's how to respond and prevent physical aggression.  READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT What's Discrimination in Psychology? Keep an Eye on That Freckle 4 Exercises to Correct Foot Drop and Anterior Tibialis Weakness Depression Research Paper Topics The Best Way to Respond When Your Child Swears AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.