Prognosis of vascular dementia
What is the life expectancy of someone with severe vascular dementia?
According to the Alzheimer's Society, the average life span for a patient with vascular dementia is around five years after symptoms begin manifesting.
What are the early signs of vascular dementia?
The main early symptoms of vascular dementia are often not forgetfulness but rather: difficulties with planning or organising, following steps (eg cooking a meal) or making decisions slower speed of thought problems concentrating, including short periods of confusion.
What is the final stage of vascular dementia?
End Stage Of Dementia. The end stage of dementia is the most difficult stage for those suffering from the disease, and also for family members, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Victims lose what is left of their intellectual and physical capabilities and become completely dependent on others.
What is the lifespan of vascular dementia?
Individuals should work with their physicians to develop the best treatment plan for their symptoms and circumstances. Like other types of dementia, vascular dementia shortens lifespan. Some data suggest that those who develop dementia following a stroke survive three years, on average.
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Vascular dementia Previously known as multi-infarct or post-stroke dementia, vascular dementia (VD) is rarely the primary cause of dementia (5-10% of cases) and frequently overlaps with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The clinical manifestations of VD are diverse and may be divided into cortical and subcortical syndromes (Staekenborg, et al., 2008).
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