Vascular Dementia

Vascular Dementia is a common form of Dementia caused by a reduced blood flow to the brain a mini stroke where the blood supply to the brain is blocked off or lots of mini strokes these are called transient ischaemic or TIAs attacks that cause widespread damage to the brain there is no cure for this as you cant replace the brain cells that have disappeared before the diagnosis but a medicines and a health life style may slow it down . It is estimated there are 150.000 people affected in the UK. SYMPTOMS Difficulty making plans Problems with concentration Changes in behaviour Feeling disorientated and confused Difficulty walking and balance Though there is no cure eating a healthy diet Stopping smoking Cutting down on alcohol Taking medicines such as those to treat blood clots, high blood pressure and lowe cholesterol can help

Marina Barker