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What Is Vascular Dementia?
What is the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer's?
Here's a link to the Cleveland Clinic's explanation of Vascular Dementia:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/...
New Research - Jan 2025: Time To Nursing Home Admission And Death With Alzheimer's & Dementia
Below is a link to research published Jan. 8, 2025 in The BMJ (British Medical Journal). The photo below is the Visual Abstract included in the study.
For those who are interested, Fig. 3 in the study shows Median survival by type of dementia, differentiating between Alzheimer’s, Vascular Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's, and Other Dementias.
In the section titled "Clinical prognostic indicators" they discuss the "Cognitive Reserve Paradigm" that underlies… read more
Thank you for sharing @A myALZteam Member... while we only are about 1-2% of the population, it's still too many. Really crossing fingers for some big medical advancements in this disease so that… read more
What's The Difference Between Alzheimer's And Demetia?
Regarding my previous comment above: In further reading, I think the Hope study involves more than what I’ve read about. The audio treatment that I mentioned is probably just a part of this study. I… read more
Suddenly LO Is Only Awake 2 Hours A Day. Any Insight On This Development
Ive used the uti strips for years to quickly be sure and get help.
I agree w Helen its a great idea to have them on hand.
How Do You Know Which Stage Of Alzheimer's He Is In? I Have Researched Stages, But It Is Unclear..Thanks
I see people talking about stages of alzheimer's, but cannot get a clear answer..I have googled stages of alzheimer's but it is not terribly clear..thanks
In responding to the person who says her Mother, who is 88 is in Early Onset doesn't sound right to me. Early Onset as I understand it is when a person in their 50s or 60s is diagnosed with… read more
How Do You Know What Stage They Are In
You’ll know the stages as they occur. I don’t believe any person with ALZ move through the “stages” the same or at the same pace. As you read many articles they explain symptoms of the different… read more
Some Days My Partner Seems Fine. Then I Think Maybe The Doctor Was Wrong. Does Anyone Ever Feel That Way?
I had observed the signs several years before I took him for diagnosis. I was 100% sure I knew because my mother and both grandparents had dementia and I had training in dementing diseases in my job.
How Many Steps Are For Dementia. The Doctor Said 3 But It Been A One 3. Thank You
And not only are there different stages, but depending on what type of dementia and or mixed dementia they have? The behaviors are different. I found that out the hard way.
Holidays
Hi. I car for my mom who has a duel diagnosis of altzhmers and vascular dementia. We have always managed to take her on holiday with us as a family but last year she got very distressed. So am looking for suggestion on where me and my mom can go away with other carers and sufferers in a dementia friendly place
It would have to be in this country and disable your friendly too as my mom is in a wheelchair. I feel it would be a shame for her to miss out and I am hoping that there are some places… read more
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What Are Some The Other Forms Of Under That Umbrella And What Are The Differences?
I understand that Alzheimers is a form of dementia (dementia is like an umbrella of which Alzheimer under.
No, Thank you, I will get the book.
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