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Vascular dementia
This help sheet describes the types of vascular dementia, and their causes, diagnosis, treatment and progression.
The Dementia Guide by Dementia Australia
Publication Date: 2024
For people living with dementia, their families and carers. The Dementia Guide is an important resource for any person impacted by any form of dementia, of any age. The Guide contains information about the impact dementia may have on a person, the treatment, support and services they may need.
The 4th edition of this guide is now available to read online, download a pdf, listen to an audio version or request a print copy.

Books

I'll ken it when I see it.
Chapter 4 - People with Dementia Speak Out
Ross Campbell is a former roofer and stone-mason from Falkirk near Glasgow. He has lived with epilepsy and vascular dementia for over 20 years, and has been an active member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group
Maintain your brain by Michael Valenzuela
Publication Date: 2011
Australian expert Dr Michael Valenzuela addresses all the common (and not-so-common) questions people have about dementia, and explains complex medical discoveries in a way that is clear and easy to understand. This book includes information on Vascular dementia and associated lifestyle recommendations. His practical advice is based on years of first-hand research and experience, and covers everything from blood pressure, diet and cholesterol to mental activity and physical exercise. Featuring plenty of simple tips, summaries and even recipes, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to enjoy a healthy, active and happy life well into old age.
Mind Your Brain: The Essential Australian Guide to Dementia by Dr Kailas Roberts
Publication Date: 2021
There are steps you can take to reduce your risk of dementia, to delay its onset, and to ease the journey if the condition does occur. There are also effective interventions and treatments now available to address dementia-related symptoms. Dr Kailas Roberts who works as a specialist in memory loss and dementia uses plain and accessible language to explain how dementia affects the brain and body, what to expect in the event of a diagnosis, and how to manage each step along the way.
The 36-Hour Day (7th edition) by Nancy L. Mace; Peter V. Rabins
Publication Date: 2021
For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer's, and other dementias, the book is widely known for its authoritativeness and compassionate approach to care. Featuring everything from the causes of dementia to managing its early stages to advice on caring for those in the later stages of the disease.

Video and audio content

Websites

Coping Strategies for Vascular Dementia Caregivers (University of California San Francisco)
As a caregiver for someone living with vascular dementia (VaD), you may face challenges as you try to provide care and understand the behaviour changes of the person you are caring for. Understanding the behavior of a person with VaD can help lessen these difficulties.
What is Vascular dementia / Alzheimer's Society (UK)
Vascular Dementia (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
Symptoms, treatments, management

Journal articles

Vascular cognitive impairment: When memory loss is not the biggest challenge (2023)
Vascular cognitive impairment (Dichgans & Leys, 2017; van der Flier et al., 2018) is a term that resembles the continuum of cognitive disorder from mild cognitive changes to dementia, associated with cerebrovascular disease. This includes diagnoses such as mild cognitive impairment due to cerebrovascular pathology, cognitive impairment after stroke and vascular dementia. This article focuses on the care needs of people living with vascular cognitive impairment.
van de Schraaf, S.A., Smit, M.F., Muller, M., Hertogh, C.M., Rhodius-Meester, H.F., & Sizoo, E.M. (2023). Vascular cognitive impairment: When memory loss is not the biggest challenge. Dementia. 23(1):152-171. doi:10.1177/14713012231214299
Emerging Concepts in Vascular Dementia: A Review (2021)
Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common cause of dementia and a major health concern worldwide. A comprehensive review on VaD is warranted for better understanding and guidance for the practitioner. We provide an updated overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiological mechanisms, neuroimaging patterns as well as current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Bir, S. C., Khan, M. W., Javalkar, V., Toledo, E. G., & Kelley, R. E. (2021). Emerging Concepts in Vascular Dementia: A Review. Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association, 30(8), 105864. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.105864
Global prevention of stroke and dementia: the WSO Declaration (2020)
The primary prevention of stroke and dementia is a priority of the World Stroke Organization (WSO). In 2020, the WSO Board of Directors adopted the Declaration for world wide stroke and dementia prevention.
Brainin, M., Feigin, V. L., Norrving, B., Martins, S. C. O., Hankey, G. J., Hachinski, V., & World Stroke Organization Board of Directors (2020). Global prevention of stroke and dementia: the WSO Declaration. The Lancet. Neurology, 19(6), 487–488. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1474-4422(20)30141-1