Vascular dementia is second only to Alzheimer's in frequency of occurrence. Unlike Alzheimer's, vascular dementia travels a slower path. I was diagnosed with it almost six years ago (I think) at the age of 56. What is life with vascular dementia like for me now, at the age of 62? Not bad! With a change in lifestyle, the addition and/changes in some medications, and cognitive training, I have been able to live an almost-normal life.
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