Vascular Dementia Prevention and Support

Hello fellow classmates this is your last chance to view my blog. I hope that you will find my final blog to be as informative as those before. There are ways that one can prevent themselves from vascular dementia. The best way to prevent vascular dementia is to lower the risk of a stroke. Studies have shown that the rate of prevalence for vascular dementia is 9 times higher following a stroke than the rate of prevalence in control group. There are ways you can reduce your risk of high blood pressure, stroke, and vascular dementia.
Make a commitment to a healthier lifestyle
Stop smoking, exercise regularly, and eating a healthy diet (limiting your intake of alcohol, salt and saturated fat) is a great way to reduce your risk of heart disease and many other diseases. Stress is a major contributor to high blood pressure and heart disease, therefore, it is helpful to learn how to manage your stress through relaxation techinques or meditation. Try to get your blood pressure checked at least once a year, aas well as your body fat levels measured periodically, especially if you are 65 or have a history of heart disease.
Ask your physicians about medications
Medications can control high blood pressure and heart disease. Blood thinners, for example, are commonly used to correct an irregular heart beat. Inmore advanced cases of arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, surgery may be necessary to restore the blood flow to the brain.

Education, lifestyle changes, and adequate medical advice are the best safeguards. Know the warning signs and start making the necessary life adjustments. The most important thing is to begin! Seek support and encouragement from friends, family, support groups, and health care experts. And remember that even if you have already been diagnosed with vascular dementia, it is not too late to do anything about it.
How can I help someone with vascular dementia?
Individuals with vascular dementia or any other type of dementia should be encouraged to participate in their daily routine, and engage in physical and social activities for as long as possible. Fortunately, there are support groups for caregivers, research studies evaluating medication for improving mental function, and Day Centers that provide activities activities and socialization for patients. Remeber the mind is a terrible thing to waste, so let's involve with those who suffer from this disease. It has been educational to research and learn about the different types of personalities that one encounter in late adulthood. I hope that my blogs has reached someone who may have a family memeber or a close friend that suffer from this disease. The information that I leave with you remember the stages that I informed you with. I have to leave now, so I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!

Recovery tips for Vascular Dementia

Recovery involes learning practical ways to manage memory loss. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada offers suggestions on how to better cope with memory deficits:

• Carry a notepad to write down names, dates, appointment times, and errands that need to be completed. This will take pressure off of yourself.


• Inform the people you're working with that you had a stroke and ask them to speak slowly or repeat information when necessary. That way they know what to expect and you can alleviate any misunderstandings.


• Exercise your brain! At the end of the day, you can set aside time to recall the day's events, which builds memory capacity.


• Remove distractions such as t.v. or radio when attempting to understand long messages or instructions. You can ask the person to break the message into smaller parts, and repeat what you heard back to them.


• Avoid rushing into new tasks; be deliberated and stop to think and plan before beginning.


• Be patient with yourself. Getting angry only makes it more difficult to remember. See if you can learn some relaxation techniques and use them.


• Allow those close to you to help you.