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What Is Vascular Dementia?
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What is the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer's?

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Here's a link to the Cleveland Clinic's explanation of Vascular Dementia:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/...

What's The Difference Between Alzheimer's And Demetia?
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Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease Read Article...
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Regarding my previous comment above: In further reading, I think the Hope study involves more than what I’ve read about. The audio treatment that I mentioned is probably just a part of this study. I… read more

What Are Some The Other Forms Of Under That Umbrella And What Are The Differences?
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I understand that Alzheimers is a form of dementia (dementia is like an umbrella of which Alzheimer under.

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No, Thank you, I will get the book.

Moderately Severe Stage Of Dementia
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My 85 y/o father is now in the moderately severe stage of vascular dementia. Would someone please describe their experience in this phase? What is the approximate duration of this stage? I understand each case is different, but I now feel as though I’m flying by the seat of my pants.

Thank you!

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Carla, I am interested to know how the neurologist determined your dad is at the beginning of Alz? Did he determine by symptomology or a specific mri?

My Husband Has Levy Body And Vascular Dementia, What Are The Stages If This Disease
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I believe the Lewy Body Dementia may not prolong surviving time as long as regular ALZ.

How Do You Know Which Stage Of Alzheimer's He Is In? I Have Researched Stages, But It Is Unclear..Thanks
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I see people talking about stages of alzheimer's, but cannot get a clear answer..I have googled stages of alzheimer's but it is not terribly clear..thanks

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In responding to the person who says her Mother, who is 88 is in Early Onset doesn't sound right to me. Early Onset as I understand it is when a person in their 50s or 60s is diagnosed with… read more

Why Do They Sleep So Much?
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Hi, here is an part of an article I read which has a fuler answer to your question.

It is quite common for a person with dementia, especially in the later stages, to spend a lot of their time… read more

How Long Can An Elderly Patient Live In The Last Stage Of Alzheimer’s Disease. Also Fell And Broke A Hip. Surgically Repaired.
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He's not at that level yet! Thank you

How Does One Find Out The Type Of Alzheimer's One Has?
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I didn't know there was a way to find out the type of Alzheimer's prior to an autopsy. What has been developed to changed this for a more specific diagnosis?

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CTs are now used for diagnosis before death, and more neurologist are now willing to go with the symptoms after specific testing and based on experience (the latter is conjecture on my part)… read more

Does Anyone Else Notice A Lot Of Twitching And Jumping When Their Loved One With Dementia Is Sleeping During The Day.my
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My mums limbs twitch and jump when she is dosing during the day.

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Coul be sleep apnea...body starvd for oxygen...twitching. I have h.ad a CPAP for 10+ yrs...I wa twitching and snorting...now im not.