Can anyone please tell me if this is a common trait with Vascular Dementia. My partner, diagnosed nearly 4 years ago, has good days and bad days, but the bad days are very bad and when he has good days he appears almost normal. During the bad days he is seriously confused and delusional all day and then the very next day he is capable of clear reasoning and understanding, and almost his pre-dementia self. I never know which character is going to present itself each morning and how to contend with such extreme variation in his behaviour.
Good days and bad days
- Thread starter Anthoula
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Hello @Anthoula I cannot comment on Vascular Dementia but in general i think that what you describe it quite common in different types of dementia particularly as the disease progresses.
You might find the attached link useful.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
You might find the attached link useful.
Symptoms of vascular dementia
Some vascular dementia symptoms can be similar to those of other types of dementia, such as problems with memory and thinking, and changes in mood or behaviour. However, symptoms of vascular dementia may appear in different ways.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
It probably is common. I see some of this in my mum. She has been in a care home for a while now, and on a good day I still find myself feeling guilty about her being there, and questioning myself over it. But then there are days where I realise she is definitely in the right place. It's very odd isn't it?
mine was diagnosed with vascular dementia almost 4 years ago and jhe has clear days where he can manage and remember, do the things, still goes out by himself and others where i have to keep repeating things and explain everything. depends on what he has done that day and how tired he is. it seems quite extreme but i think you appreciate the good days more after a bad one.
