An introduction to vascular dementia
- Author:
- ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's Society
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is damaged by specific diseases. These diseases include Alzheimer's disease and Vascular dementia. Someone with dementia may have difficulties remembering, solving problems or concentrating. Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by problems in the supply of blood to the brain. This information booklet is designed to help anyone who works with and supports people with Vascular dementia to understand the condition. It explains the causes, symptoms and treatments available. Contents include chapters on: what is dementia; what is vascular dementia and; diagnosing vascular dementia; factors that may cause vascular dementia; treatment; support; guidance for health professionals; and useful organisations
- Subject terms:
- medical treatment, older people, dementia;
- Location(s):
- United Kingdom
- ISBN print:
- 978 1 906647 05 6