
What is Vascular Dementia?
Vascular dementia is one of the 3 leading causes of dementia. When it appears together with Alzheimer’s, as it often does, it is called “Mixed dementia”. Learn what causes it and how to identify different types.

Vascular dementia is one of the 3 leading causes of dementia. When it appears together with Alzheimer’s, as it often does, it is called “Mixed dementia”. Learn what causes it and how to identify different types.

VIDEO + ARTICLE:
Ergothioneine (ET) from mushrooms has been associated with brain health for years. In a six-year study, seniors consuming 300 grams of mushrooms weekly had 50% less risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI, often referred to as pre-dementia). Get the facts about this correlation.

Lewy Body dementia is the 2nd most common form of dementia. See
experts at America’s top medical center, The Mayo Clinic, improving the lives of people who struggle with it.

SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.

This “Overview for Med Students” sums up 5 common types of dementia: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy body, vascular and frontotemporal dementia. Watch now.

AS MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION spreads, new research is improving our understanding of side effects. Heart cells have cannabis receptors relevant to vascular squeezing ability. Learn about marijuana’s link to vascular dementia.

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – VIDEO:
Blood moves through our body in tubes comprising “the vascular system.” See why vascular leaks or clogs trigger vascular dementia, stroke and heart attacks. Learn how to keep your vascular system clean, strong and healthy.

VIDEO + ARTICLE: It’s National Stroke Awareness Month. Experts Offer Tips on How to Recognize and Prevent Strokes & Vascular Dementia.

Many of us should take aspirin to prevent vascular dementia, strokes and heart attack. We don’t, even when we can get it naturally from food. Why are doctors ignoring U.S. guidelines? Which foods work best? Video+Article

TEEPA SNOW CARE VIDEO: Vascular dementia poses unique challenges to caregivers. Learn how vascular dementia differs from Alzheimer’s. See how to make life better, both for you and the one for whom you care.

SEMINAR VIDEO: Watch Dr. Terry Barclay share his passion: To help patients and families thrive – not just survive – when living with Alzheimer’s.

EMERGENCY INFOGRAPH: People with dementia are especially vulnerable in natural disasters and extreme weather. Share this infographic of 6 things you can do to prepare against unexpected conditions.

See Harvard Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Rudy Tanzi and Deepak Chopra explore cutting edge research and insights on sleep’s capacity to prevent Alzheimer’s.

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.
No spam, only news and updates.



We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, understand how our content is used, and support relevant advertising that helps keep Alzheimer’s Weekly free to readers. You can choose to accept, deny, or manage your preferences at any time. Declining certain cookies may affect features such as embedded videos, comments, and personalized advertising.