Vascular Dementia

Researchers are also investigating whether these drugs may be used in more severe cases of Alzheimer's disease and whether they may be used in other types of dementia such as Lewy body and Vascular Dementia.

Researchers believe this is part of the reason why people with Alzheimer's disease have trouble remembering and reasoning. One of the goals of treatment for Alzheimer's disease is to increase the amount of this important chemical messenger in the brain. Currently, several medications which do this have been approved in Canada. These drugs slow the normal breakdown of this chemical in the brain and this is how scientists think they increase the levels of acetylcholine in the brain.

People with a family history of dementia are some what more at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
The stages There are three stages in Alzheimer's disease: early, middle, and late.(Sometimes these stages are also called mild, moderate and severe).

The classification for each stage depends on the type and severity of the symptoms. Knowing about these stages can help people to plan ahead and to cope with the disease as it progresses. The early stage usually lasts two to four years and is characterized by mild forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating or processing information, and minor problems communicating. Mood shifts, depression, withdrawal or restlessness are also quite common, as are mild problems with coordination. The middle stage, during which time the decline in mental and physical abilities.


A report on the state of the art of diagnosis and Vascular Dementia.
Aring for someone with Vascular Dementia Information and support with a particular problem, specific information Causes of Vascular Dementia? Vascular Dementia is due to impaired blood supply to the brain and can be divided into different types depending on the nature of the vascular disease.