vascular dementia

James Richard Cornell built a $110,000 home in his backyard for his 87-year-old mother who suffers from vascular dementia. As a caregiver managing her finances and daily care, the custom residence allows the family to avoid costly nursing home expenses. He has been caring for his mother with dementia for over a decade.

The article outlines steps to take after a dementia diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of seeking support during appointments, determining the specific type of dementia, building a multidisciplinary care team, and addressing reversible causes. It also highlights community resources, financial planning, and prioritizing education and advocacy for families.

The article outlines steps to take after a dementia diagnosis, including seeking clarity on the type of dementia, building a care team with specialists, checking for reversible causes, and planning for community support and financial needs. Experts emphasize the importance of baseline testing, education, and avoiding rushed timelines to focus on learning and support.

The article outlines steps to take after a dementia diagnosis, including seeking support during medical appointments, determining the specific type of dementia, ruling out reversible causes like vitamin deficiencies, building a multidisciplinary care team, and planning for community and financial support.

A new study by the Alzheimer’s Association suggests that a person’s biological age, measured through blood metabolites, can predict dementia risk. Researchers found that a higher 'MileAge delta' (difference between metabolite-predicted age and actual age) correlates with increased risk of all-cause dementia, particularly vascular dementia. Those with both a high MileAge delta and the APOE gene had a 10-times greater dementia risk.