Early Signs of Vascular Dementia

Early Signs of Vascular Dementia

The early signs of vascular dementia include;

  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Slowness of organizing thoughts or actions
  • Trouble with planning
  • Difficulty understanding

Later Signs

  • Trouble walking
  • Slowed thinking
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Memory loss
  • Depression
  • Confusion

Causes of Vascular Dementia

  • Strokes that result in blockage of brain arteries
  • Narrowed or damaged brain blood vessels
  • Brain hemorrhage

Risk Factors

  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Older Age
  • Unhealthy cholesterol levels
  • Heart attacks

How to Prevent Vascular Dementia

  • Exercise Regularly
  • Follow a low-fat diet to gain control over your cholesterol levels
  • Try cholesterol-lowering medications to prevent strokes and heart attacks
  • Quit smoking

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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