The Dementia Society offers essential support, resources, and guidance for people living with dementia, as well as their families and caregivers. What Is Dementia? Dementia is a collection of symptoms resulting from certain brain disorders in which two or more functions are significantly impaired, such as memory and language skills. Experts believe that many factors contribute to Dementia, and it often presents as a combination of progressive symptoms affecting personality, behavior, memory, language, mood, and motor skills. DONATE Learn More What Dementia Is Not Dementia is not a specific disease; it is a syndrome . Rather, it describes a wide range of medical conditions that affect the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Huntington’s disease, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and more. Dementia is not characterized by memory loss alone. While it is one of the common symptoms of Dementia, memory loss by itself does not indicate Dementia. Healthcare providers may diagnose Dementia if two or more brain functions are significantly impaired without loss of consciousness, and if there is a decline in cognitive performance over time. Dementia is not widely considered a “normal” part of aging. While mild changes in cognition are common as people mature, Dementia can cause a severe disruption in daily life and functioning. While certain conditions can masquerade as Dementia and may be treatable, the pathologies that cause Dementia are not considered curable. While no cure exists for Dementia today, several symptom management techniques are available for consideration, including medications, non-medical therapies, and even alternative medicine. Types of Dementia As referenced in this useful Dementia help infographic , the major types of Dementia include: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) – A progressive brain disorder that typically begins slowly, destroys short-term memory and other mental functions Vascular Dementia (multi-infarct) – The loss of cognitive function caused by multiple mini-strokes Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) – A progressive condition that is sometimes accompanied by hallucinations that may cause a decline in reasoning, mobility (slight tremors, falls), and function due to damaging microscopic deposits on the brain. Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) – An umbrella term for brain disorders that affect the nerve cells in the frontal and/or prefrontal lobes, causing the lobes to shrink, which most affects executive functions like decision making. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – A disruption of brain function usually caused by a violent blow, bump, or jolt of the head (concussion). Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) – A neurological disorder caused by a deficiency in thiamin (vitamin B1). Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease – A rapidly degenerative brain disorder, experts believe, caused by an abnormal isoform of a cellular glycoprotein called prion protein. Huntington’s disease – A rare and inherited condition that causes a breakdown of the brain’s nerve cells, triggering movement, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – A brain and spinal cord disease where the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves, disrupting communication between the brain and body. AIDS Dementia complex – A loss of mental skills in people with late-stage AIDS affecting thinking, reasoning, learning, understanding, and moving. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) – A neurodegenerative disease thought to be caused by repeated concussions Contact Us to Learn More The First Stages of Dementia While initial Dementia symptoms are unique to each person, a few of the early signs can include: Short term memory loss Normal daily activities become difficult May lose the ability to solve problems May be unable to control emotions Personality changes Agitation Desires to "go home" or leave their house May see things that aren’t there Repeating questions Inability to retrace steps Frequently misplacing items Forgetting the functions of everyday items Difficulty remembering the names of objects or close relatives As the condition progresses, people living with Dementia may experience personality changes and behavioral challenges, such as delusions and hallucinations. For additional Dementia help, consult your doctor or medical specialist to understand symptoms and behaviors unique to one's specific situation. How to Help Someone With Dementia If you’re helping to care for a person living with Dementia, there are many tips and resources to guide your journey. The following are a few helpful suggestions for how to care for someone with Dementia: Learn post-diagnosis steps. Reference the practical steps we outlined in this infographic on Dementia help after diagnosis, including getting a written diagnosis, considering a second opinion, and creating a plan of care. Make it legal. If you are responsible for a loved one’s care, ensure you have the proper legal rights to do so by becoming the designated Power of Attorney (POA), conservator, or guardian. Educate yourself on the diagnosis. Learn as much as you can about the diagnosis to help you understand the person living with Dementia with compassion and empathy. These health information links and brain health resources may also help shed light. Think about the future. Determine the amount and type of long-term care your loved one will need, such as a caregiving service or assisted living facility, and begin researching the options early so that you’re prepared. Reference free online training resources. Look to Dementia help organizations such as the Dementia Society, UCLA, Morningside Ministries, and the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, which provide free online videos, education, and training for caregivers of people living with Dementia. Make the home safe. Make the home environment D ementia-friendly with simple adjustments to noise levels, lighting, color schemes, labeling, safety measures to prevent accidents, etc. Rely on routines. Develop and adhere to predictable routines to help reduce confusion and frustration. Use technology. Helpful Dementia technologies can bring joy to a person you know, living with Dementia. Browse our award-winning S.M.A.R.T. winners, including SingFit™ for music health, the SafeWander device, and Joy for All Companion Pet toys. Communicate with care. When talking to a parent or loved one living with Dementia, use their name to get their attention, offer simple phrasing with short sentences, and take care not to talk to them as if they were a child. Use patience and compassion. Be patient by allowing plenty of time to speak to avoid startling, confusing, or agitating, and avoid correcting things they may not remember correctly. Follow medical advice. Adhere to your loved one’s healthcare provider’s advice for daily exercise and activities, dental care, nutrition, bathing and skincare, and medications. Get a DSA Aware & Share card. Request a complimentary Aware & Share Card that you or your loved one can present to people in hotels, restaurants, hospitals, stores, and elsewhere to quietly request extra TLC for communicating with respect and dignity. Contact Us to Learn More Help for Caregivers of Dementia Patients When you’re caring for someone with Dementia, it’s essential to seek support to help take care of you, too. The following are just a few of the resources and suggestions that offer helpful caregiver support, programs, services, and resources. Local and national Dementia help organizations Local Area Agency on Aging chapters Dementia Society of America® Family Caregiving Alliance National Center on Caregiving Dementia Help Support Groups Support groups can help you form friendships, find advice, gain control and empowerment, and enhance your role as a caregiver. There are several in-person and online memory caregiver support groups specifically designed to connect caregivers of Dementia patients, including: Memory People Dementia Caregivers Support Group The Purple Sherpa Basecamp Dementia Caregivers Support Group Caring for a Spouse with Dementia Dementia Unplugged Dementia Help Workshops, Webinars, & Media The following in-person Dementia help seminars and online webinars provide people living with Dementia and their family and caregivers with helpful tools and information. Workshops The Dementia Action Plan - 7 Steps to Take in the Face of Dementia™ Presented by founder and nationally recognized spokesperson, Kevin Jameson, this approximately one-hour Dementia help seminar covers what you know when dealing with Dementia in the short- and long-term. It includes an outline of seven simple steps detailed in the straightforward C.Y.P.R.E.S.S. Steps™ to empower you to successfully navigate life as a caregiver/partner or person living with Dementia, no matter the challenges that may lie ahead. The Cognitive Action Plan - 10 Building Blocks to Better Brain Health™ Presented by founder and nationally recognized spokesperson, Kevin Jameson, this approximately one-hour life-changing Dementia help seminar covers interventions that may be the building blocks of better brain health. Citing international science-based studies, Kevin details and explains in lay terms his F.O.U.N.D.A.T.I.O.N. Findings™, and the positive actions you can take to increase the likelihood of mitigating the effects of aging, disease, and decades-old lifestyle choices. Media Find dozens of helpful Dementia videos available on our YouTube channel at no cost. Covering topics including Dementia & Brain Health Quickies™, Brain Health Awareness, you and your loved ones can access these Dementia help resources right now from the comfort of your home. Peruse our curated reading list of books on Dementia help that can offer hope, inspiration, and opportunities to better understand and cope. Find additional media on our website, including films and documentaries. Webinars Dementia Unplugged™ You may also find online resources such as the Dementia Unplugged webinars helpful. Developed in cooperation with Jeannine Forrest, Ph.D., R.N., these monthly educational and conversational sessions are designed to help people who live with Dementia continue to lead meaningful lives through education and support of their care-partner. Dementia Help Directories For help finding a Dementia healthcare provider, caregiver, agency, facility, or another Dementia professional, search our online directories to locate a resource near you. You can also find nursing home ratings, create a support network, age-in-place contractors, and more. We are your source for useful and reliable Dementia help and resources. 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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which people have memory or other thinking problems that do not normally disrupt activities of daily living. MCI Not necessarily "Dementia" in the strictest sense of the word, but a condition that commonly leads to Dementia, and therefore there should be a high level of concern. "Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which people have memory or other thinking problems greater than normal for their age and education, but their symptoms are not as severe as those seen in people with Alzheimer’s disease. More older people with MCI, compared with those without MCI, go on to develop Alzheimer’s. Studies are underway to learn why some people with MCI progress to Alzheimer’s and others do not. The problems associated with MCI may also be caused by certain medications, cerebrovascular disease (which affects blood vessels that supply the brain), and other factors. Some of the problems brought on by these conditions can be managed or reversed. The type of MCI with memory loss as the main symptom is called amnestic MCI. In another type, non-amnestic MCI, the main symptom is an impaired thinking skill other than memory loss, such as trouble planning and organizing or poor judgment." Source: click here . Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here

A leading volunteer-driven organization raising nationwide awareness for all causes of Dementia, including Alzheimer's (AD), Vascular Dementia, and more. Who Are We? Our all-volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Council members use the power of technology and virtual offices to help us make a real-world difference. Dementia Society of America® proudly serves individuals and families across the country who are facing the challenges of over two hundred Dementia-related disorders. Through vital resources, educational outreach, groundbreaking research, and critical programs for caregivers and those diagnosed, we strive to bring hope, understanding, and meaningful support to every community. The Dementia Society encourages life-enrichment achievements through its Ginny Gives® Awards Program, which focuses on music and singing, dance and movement, the visual arts, touch, and sensory stimulation. The Dementia CARER®, Dementia SMART®, and Dementia QUEST® Programs recognize those who serve the Dementia community through meaningful care, innovation, and research, respectively. Lastly, the Society often provides the first significant infusion of funding for certain early-stage seed investments in advanced research centered on the causes of and interventions for Dementia, as well as overall brain health-related science. See the Scientific Review Committee members here . LEADERSHIP, ADVISORY COUNCIL, ADVOCATES & SUPPORT TEAM Members Kevin Jameson Salaried CEO | Volunteer Board Member & Chairman | View Bio → Jeff Moyers CFP Volunteer | Board Member & Treasurer | View Bio → Michael Fossel MD PhD Volunteer | Advisory Council, Medical | View Bio → Lauren Schwabish MS CCC-SLP Volunteer, Advisory Council, Speech Pathology | View Bio → Arun Rao MD Volunteer | Advisory Council, Geriatric Medicine | View Bio → Ann Redfield RN MSN Volunteer | Programs | Executive Vice President Emeritus | View Bio → Lilly Roth Volunteer | Board Member & Secretary | View Bio → Michael Trayford DACNB Volunteer | Advisory Council, Medical | View Bio → Minjung Shim PhD BC-BMT Volunteer | Advisory Council, Movement Therapy | View Bio → Kimberly Dolan MT-BC Volunteer | Advisory Council, Music Therapy | View Bio → Blaine Greenfield Volunteer | Board Member, Sr VP & Compliance Officer | View Bio → Vanessa Adams Volunteer | Board Member & Caregiver Advocate | View Bio → Rachel Wiley MS OTR L CDP Volunteer | Advisory Council, Occupational Therapy | View Bio → Samir Patel MD Volunteer | Advisory Council, Geriatric Psychiatry | View Bio → Gary Kozick LCSW Volunteer | Advisory Council - Care Management | View Bio → SUPPORT TEAM Carly McElroy Employee | Operations | View Bio → Jeannine Forrest PhD RN Independent Contractor | Care Coach | View Bio → Robin Kaufold Employee | Programs | View Bio → Tami Anastasia MA Independent Contractor | Care Coach | View Bio → Jean Whaley PhD Volunteer | Programs | View Bio → We thank our past Volunteer Board & Advisory Council Members... Barbara Marte Nathan Schulhof Jeff Dershin Eric Hopkins Tony Martin Gary Howard NREMT Sandra DeHaven Natalie Kaye Hayley Francis Cann BMT H Branch Coslett MD Thomas Atkins Partial list of our Partners and Sponsors; please click here . Partial list of our Press Releases; please click here . Access our completed 2024 IRS Form W-9 (version) here . Access our IRS determination letter; please click here . To access our sales tax exemption certificate, please click here . Download our current bylaws here . Our NAICS Code #813212: Voluntary Health Organization IRS 990s: 2013 ; 2014 ; 2015 ; 2016 ; 2017 ; 2018 ; 2019 ; 2020 ; 2021 ; 2022; 2023; 2024 ; 2025 ; 2026; 2027; 2028; 2029; 2030

Where does one get the truth about Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of Dementia? Right here. We have collected definitions we believe will be helpful to you. Definitions Important Notice: Dementia Society of America (DSA) does not provide medical advice. The contents are for informational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Anchor 1 Where does one get the truth about Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of Dementia? Right here. We have collected definitions we believe will be helpful to you. We also offer a variety of presentations and programs to help people living with these conditions and their families and caregivers. You don’t have to make this journey alone. We can help. Access additional Dementia resources here. 1:40 Minutes 4:00 Minutes DEFINITIONS A broad factual definition of Dementia from the U.S. Government: "Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a descriptive term for a collection of symptoms that can be caused by a number of disorders that affect the brain. People with dementia have significantly impaired intellectual functioning that interferes with normal activities and relationships. They also lose their ability to solve problems and maintain emotional control, and they may experience personality changes and behavioral problems, such as agitation, delusions, and hallucinations. While memory loss is a common symptom of dementia, memory loss by itself does not mean that a person has dementia. Doctors diagnose dementia only if two or more brain functions - such as memory and language skills -- are significantly impaired without loss of consciousness. Some of the diseases that can cause symptoms of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease (AD), vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Huntington’s disease, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Doctors have identified other conditions that can cause dementia or dementia-like symptoms including reactions to medications, metabolic problems and endocrine abnormalities, nutritional deficiencies, infections, poisoning, brain tumors, anoxia, or hypoxia (conditions in which the brain’s oxygen supply is either reduced or cut off entirely), and heart and lung problems. Although it is common in very elderly individuals, dementia is not a normal part of the aging process"* Moreover, recent studies have found that newer brain scans may point to other causes of Dementia in approximately one-third of presumed AD cases, thereby helping avoid an Alzheimer’s disease misdiagnosis, which may lead to better treatment and care.** A fundamental concept to grasp is that the symptoms of Dementia often go beyond memory loss. They can include significant shifts in mood, more falls, disturbed gait (how we walk), and more. In addition, hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia are not uncommon. *Sources- 2015, United States National Institutes of Health: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Additional Sources- Read updated information from NIH; click here . Mayo Clinic has an excellent brief definition; click here . The National Institute on Aging maintains an excellent site; click here . World Health Organization, click here . **Source- 2019, click here. Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Education | Click Here

Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome are different conditions. Both are due to brain damage caused by a lack of vitamin B1. To learn more, contact us. WKS "Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome are different conditions. Both are due to brain damage caused by a lack of vitamin B1. Lack of vitamin B1 is common in people with alcoholism. It is also common in persons whose bodies do not absorb food properly, as sometimes occurs with a chronic illness or after obesity surgery. Korsakoff syndrome, or Korsakoff psychosis, tends to develop as Wernicke symptoms go away . Wernicke encephalopathy causes brain damage in lower parts of the brain called the thalamus and hypothalamus. Korsakoff psychosis results from permanent damage to areas of the brain involved with memory. Symptoms of Wernicke encephalopathy [Dementia] include: Confusion and loss of mental activity that can progress to coma and death ; loss of muscle coordination that can cause leg tremor; vision changes such as abnormal eye movements; double vision; eyelid drooping; alcohol withdrawal; inability to form new memories; loss of memory can be severe; making up stories; seeing or hearing things that are not really there. Other conditions that may cause vitamin B1 deficiency include: AIDS, cancers that have spread throughout the body, extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, heart failure, long periods of intravenous (IV) therapy without receiving thiamine supplements, long-term dialysis, very high thyroid hormone levels." Source: click here . Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here

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Explore Dementia Unplugged, an initiative by the Dementia Society of America. Enhance understanding and support for dementia, offering resources and insights. Dementia Unplugged Join our host, Tami, in a lively and informative national Zoom call most Mondays at 7 PM ET. This Dementia Unplugged program, Ask The Expert™ , is appropriate for all care partners and all types and stages of Dementia, as well as specific individuals (those living with MCI or very early-stage Dementia). You'll be able to ask basic questions, get real-world answers, and take the next best step(s) in your journey. Not a "support group" exactly, and not limited to just one type of Dementia. Instead, this is a supportive, helpful conversation around the fundamental challenges and opportunities of coping with all of the symptoms of Dementia. "Ask The Expert" aims to maximize the chance for positive movement forward as a caregiver and self-care. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ASK THE EXPERT™ Download a handout for Ask The Expert. Please click here . More Supportive Programs... Iowa State University's Powerful Tools for Caregivers: a 6-week worksho p on stress management. Please click here . Support groups on Facebook? Please click here . Are you looking for our other Dementia Unplugged™ programs? Click on the link(s) below to open up the specific playlists on our YouTube channel. ARTFul Insights™ Dementia Foundations™ Care Conversations™

Our dementia education programs support those living with dementia and their caregivers. Contact us today to access resources and assistance. Programs Our Dementia education and information programs follow our mission. Those that we serve are very much in need and may be... Living with a form of Dementia, or Acting as caregivers / care partners; Isolated from friends and family; Have spent down their life savings; Now be on medical subsidies; As you can see it is vital to share Dementia information to address the myriad of issues faced every day. One of our larger efforts addresses the biggest need- tackling taboos, stigmas, fears of the unknown, and a general lack of knowledge about the basics of Dementia; all of which may hold back individuals, families, and our communities, from improving the lives of those living with Dementia. We invite your questions. Please contact us at 1-800-DEMENTIA (1-800-336-3684) or talk to us on social media. Discover More | Click Below Educate Provide Recognize People living with Dementia may long to hear the music they enjoy; yearn to express, however best they can, their feelings through the powerful medium of art; feel the touch of a warm loving hand, or watch (and join in if able) graceful dancers as they sway and swing to the beat. Dementia Society of America (DSA) strives to provide the highest quality programs, performers, and professionals. Our programs are underwritten through the concern and generosity of supporters like you, from across the country. It's important to recognize the efforts of others to enhance the lives of those living with Dementia and/or their caregivers. Maybe it's the occasional concert that residents throw together for the enjoyment of all. Maybe it's an inventor or upstart entrepreneur who creates the next "app" or safety system, that will connect and protect those affected. We want to make a difference, today! If you've read this far, you probably do too. Why not join with us ?

Vascular Dementia is caused by a series of small strokes and is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's in people 65+. To learn more. Vascular DONATE "Multi-infarct Dementia [also commonly referred to as 'Vascular Dementia'] is caused by a series of small strokes. Multi-infarct Dementia (MID) is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease in people over age 65. MID usually affects people between the ages of 55 and 75. More men than women have MID. A stroke is an interruption in or blockage of the blood supply to any part of the brain . A stroke is also called an infarct. Multi-infarct means that more than one area in the brain has been injured due to a lack of blood. The brain cannot get oxygen if blood flow is stopped for longer than a few seconds. Brain cells can die, causing permanent damage. There may be no stroke symptoms when these strokes affect a small area . These are called silent strokes. Over time, as more areas of the brain are damaged, the symptoms of MID appear. Not all strokes are silent. Larger strokes that affect strength, sensation, or other brain and nervous system (neurologic) functions can also lead to MID. Risk factors for MID include diabetes, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure (hypertension), smoking, and stroke." Lastly, White Matter Disease (WMD) is a Dementia subtype within the context of cardiovascular conditions that may produce changes in cognition similar to those seen in Vascular Dementia. An MRI scan is typically employed to help identify and distinguish the disorder. Vascular Dementia Source: click here . White Matter Disease Resource: click here . Resource: U.S. government website on vascular/Dementia risks. Video: University of California, Los Angeles Video When stroke becomes Dementia | Dr Amy Brodtmann: The Florey, Parkville, Victoria, Australia Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here