Vascular dementia?

Question

how can i slow down vascular dementia,

or stop it from getting worse?

any speacial types of food,

this is for my grampa cuz its getting pretty bad for him.

i already did some research , i gotta a couple things that might help, any tips??

PEASE HELPP :(

Answer 1

Diet

    * In the Rotterdam study, an increased risk of vascular dementia was associated with total fat intake, whereas fish consumption was inversely related to dementia. Increase fish consumption.

    * Low levels of folate, vitamin B-6, and vitamin B-12 are associated with increased homocysteine levels, a risk factor for stroke.

                Increase intake of Vit B-6

http://www.emedicine.com/med/TOPIC3150.H...

Recovery tips for vascular dementia

Recovery involves learning practical ways to manage memory loss. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada offers suggestions on how to better cope with memory deficits:

    * Carry a notepad to write down names, dates, appointment times, and errands that need to be completed. This take the pressure off yourself.

    * Inform the people you’re working with that you’ve had a stroke and ask them to speak slowly or repeat information when necessary. That way they know what to expect and you can alleviate any misunderstandings.

    * Exercise your brain! At the end of the day, you can set aside time to recall the day’s events, which builds memory capacity.

    * Remove distractions such as t.v. or radio when attempting to understanding long messages or instructions,. You can ask the person to break the message into smaller parts, and repeat what you heard back to them.

    * Avoid rushing into new tasks; be deliberate and stop to think and plan before beginning.

    * Be patient with yourself. Getting angry only makes it more difficult to remember. See if you can learn some relaxation techniques and use them.

    * Allow those close to you to help you.

http://www.helpguide.org/elder/vascular_...

Treatments and drugs

There is no cure for vascular dementia and no drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat it. However, medications designed to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease also appear to help people with vascular dementia.

Cholinesterase inhibitors — such as donepezil (Aricept), galantamine (Razadyne) and rivastigmine (Exelon) — are Alzheimer's drugs that work by boosting levels of a chemical messenger involved in memory and judgment. Side effects can include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Another Alzheimer's drug, called memantine (Namenda), also has been shown to provide a modest benefit in people who have vascular dementia. Memantine works by regulating a chemical messenger involved in information processing, storage and retrieval. Side effects can include headache, constipation, confusion and dizziness.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vascula...