Hello @ksdrwelch I am Scott and while my wife did not have diagnosed vascular dementia, she had many of the symptoms of it due to her brain tumor.

It is good to see you found Connect and I am willing to be you will be able to find support and suggestions here. It is a great community!

I was my wife's primary caregiver for her during her 14+ year war. Do you have any specific questions you are seeking answers on?

Strength, courage, and peace

My mother had vascular dementia. When she had her first mini stroke, health professionals didn't know that these strokes tend to spread to other parts of the brain. According to my mother's primary care physician, her ongoing mini-strokes added up to Alzheimer's. Being her daughter and family caregiver became increasingly difficult.

Yes, my husband has vascular dementia with alzheimer's disease. What questions do you have?

Yes. My Mom has vascular dementia. She is into year 14. She does not have Alzheimer's but the differences are subtle. Her mother had it as well. You'll see @harriethodgson1 reply below, take out the "added up to Alzheimer's" and I could have written the exact same thing. My guess is in that case it is just the doctor trying to better explain it. How can we help @ksdrwelch? You are not losing your mind or getting dementia right now either. Even if it feels that way at times. FYI stress can cause some of the same symptoms. 🙂 Ask away.