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One 2015 study found that the one-year mortality was three to four times higher in people after their first referral to a day clinic for dementia, when compared to the general population. [21] If the person was hospitalized for dementia, the mortality was even higher than in people hospitalized for cardiovascular disease . [ 21 ]
Binswanger's disease, also known as subcortical leukoencephalopathy and subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy, [1] is a form of small-vessel vascular dementia caused by damage to the white brain matter. [2]
The prevention of dementia involves reducing the number of risk factors for the development of dementia, and is a global health priority needing a global response. [1] [2] Initiatives include the establishment of the International Research Network on Dementia Prevention (IRNDP) [3] which aims to link researchers in this field globally, and the establishment of the Global Dementia Observatory ...
Learning about the dementia stages can help caregivers track and monitor stage-related symptoms to identify a loved one’s brain-health status. The seven stages of dementia include: Stage 1: No ...
Just five minutes of light exercise a day could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, new research has found. Dementia Risk May Be Lowered By One Important Medical Device.
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Another symptom which should be monitored is Type 2 diabetes, which can lead to vascular dementia. [14] Also linked with vascular dementia issues is high cholesterol; furthermore, this risk factor is related to cognitive decline, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease. [14] It is estimated that within 20 years, worldwide prevalence will increase twofold.
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