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Is Alzheimer's and vascular dementia the same thing?

Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia (sometimes called vascular cognitive impairment or vascular neurocognitive disorder) are both types of dementia. They have several symptoms and characteristics that overlap, but there are also some clear differences between the two.

Does vascular dementia lead to Alzheimer's?

Vascular brain changes often coexist with changes linked to other types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. Several studies have found that vascular changes and other brain abnormalities may interact in ways that increase the likelihood of dementia diagnosis.

What are the first signs of vascular dementia?

Early signs of vascular dementia can include mild:.
slowness of thought..
difficulty with planning..
trouble with understanding..
problems with concentration..
changes to your mood or behaviour..
problems with memory and language (but these are not as common as they are in people with Alzheimer's disease).

Which is more common Alzheimer's or vascular dementia?

Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia (after Alzheimer's disease). Everyone experiences it differently. Symptoms vary depending on the person, the cause and the areas of the brain that are affected.