4^th Annual Dementia Congress

Vascular Dementia

An ageing population with obesity or diabetes is at a higher risk of developing vascular dementia, which results in memory loss. It causes difficulty with reasoning and judgement in the early stages. At a later stage, the memory is also affected by the disease. When conditions that affect heart health are under control, they can help slow the progression of the condition. Medications to treat Alzheimer's disease may help control cognitive symptoms.