I read this on the Alzheimer's site
Vascular disease
the brain relies on a network of vessels to bring it oxygen-bearing blood. If the oxygen supply to the brain fails, brain cells are likely to die and this can cause the symptoms of vascular dementia. These symptoms can occur suddenly, either following a stroke, or over time through a series of small strokes
jenniferpastroke related dementia may not be, particularly in an individual where the damage has been caused by a specific stroke event. In the latter case, theoretically, no more strokes would mean no more damage.
So then even one stroke can damage the oxygen suppy to the brain and the damage has been done so they have VD .
Most forms of dementia cannot be cured, although research is continuing into developing drugs, vaccines and treatments.
Drugs have been developed that can temporarily alleviate some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in the early to middle stages. These drugs act in the brain to maintain supplies of an important chemical called acetylcholine.
These drugs are:
Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride)
Exelon (rivastigmine)
Reminyl (galantamine).
Just that my father had a stroke few years later another stroke during the time in-between stroke he was showing sigh of dementia.
Just that I thought that in those days that one stroke does not affect the brain, but it did as I have read from the AZ site.
Sorry if I drive you all crazy ,but to me it sounds like
Dementia is entwined with Alzheimer's disease just my point of View .
• Alzheimer's disease Become confused, and frequently forget the names of people, places, appointments and recent events.
• Experience mood swings. They may feel sad or angry. They may feel scared and frustrated by their increasing memory loss.
• Become more withdrawn due either to a loss of confidence or to communication problems.
Alzheimer's disease, first described by the German neurologist Alois Alzheimer, is a physical disease affecting the brain. During the course of the disease 'plaques' and 'tangles' develop in the structure of the brain, leading to the death of brain cells.
• VD Loss of memory - for example, forgetting the way home from the shops, or being unable to remember names and places.
• Mood changes - particularly as parts of the brain that control emotion are affected by disease. People with dementia may also feel sad, frightened or angry about what is happening to them.
• Communication problems - a decline in the ability to talk, read and write.
The term 'dementia' is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific diseases and conditions. These include Alzheimer's disease and stroke.
Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. How fast dementia progresses depends on the individual. Each person is unique and will experience dementia in their own way.