Vascular dementia

• 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; edited 2025

  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. This resource contains information about the impact dementia may have on a person, the treatment, support and services they may need. It is available to read online, download as a pdf, listen to an audio version or request a print copy.

• 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
• The year my family unravelled by Cynthia Dearborn

  Publication Date: 2023

  Cynthia Dearborn is struggling to convince her father, who has vascular dementia, to move into an aged care facility. He won't budge. Further complicating matters is the fact that Cynthia lives in Sydney, and her father in Seattle. Truth be told, it suits her to live halfway around the world from her family. Cynthia's attempts to get her father and stepmother into care, and to protect them from themselves and each other, drive this compelling memoir. But braided in is a deeply moving and surprising backstory about Cynthia's tumultuous childhood and the difficult relationships she had with both parents.
• 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.