2 3 4 5 6 7

Multi-Infarct Alzheimer’s disease is the most

common cause of dementia in older
and accounts for 10-20% of all cases of
progressive, or gradually worsening,
the symptoms of dementia – also
occurs quickly and often in a step-wise
Transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs,
are caused by a temporary blockage of
Diagnosis
People who show signs of dementia
CT scans and MRI scans take pictures
of sections of the brain. The pictures
people (see box). The second most dementia. It usually affects people pattern. People with multi-infarct blood flow. Symptoms of TIAs are are displayed on a computer screen to
Dementia common cause of dementia in older
adults is vascular dementia, which
between the ages of 60-75, and is more
likely to occur in men than women.
dementia may even appear to improve
for short periods of time, then decline
similar to symptoms of stroke and
include mild weakness in an arm or
and who have a history of strokes
should be evaluated for possible multi-
infarct dementia. The doctor usually
allow the doctor to see inside the brain
and check for signs of stroke, tumors,
Fact Sheet affects the blood vessels in the brain.
Multi-infarct dementia is caused by
again after having more strokes. leg, slurred speech, and dizziness.
Symptoms generally do not last for
will ask the patient and the family or other sources of brain injury.
Specialists called radiologists and
about the person’s diet, medications,
Multi-infarct dementia is the most a series of strokes that disrupt blood Symptoms more than 20 minutes. A recent history sleep patterns, personal habits, past neurologists interpret these scans. In

S
erious forgetfulness, mood
common form of vascular dementia, flow and damage or destroy brain Sudden onset of any of the following of TIAs greatly increases a person’s strokes, and other risk factors (such as addition, the doctor may send the
swings, and other behavioral
tissue. A stroke occurs when blood symptoms may be a sign of multi- chance of suffering permanent brain high blood pressure, diabetes, high patient to a psychologist or psychiatrist
changes are not a normal part of
cannot get to part of the brain. Strokes infarct dementia: damage from a stroke. Prompt medical cholesterol, and heart disease). The to assess reasoning, learning ability,
aging. They may be caused by poor What is Alzheimer’s disease? can be caused when a blood clot or • confusion and problems with recent attention is required to determine what doctor also may ask about recent memory, and attention span.
diet, lack of sleep, or too many
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects fatty deposit (called plaque) blocks the memory may be causing the blockage in blood illnesses or stressful events, like the
medicines, for example. Feelings of
approximately 4 million people in vessels that supply blood to the brain. • wandering or getting lost in familiar flow and to start proper treatment (such death of someone close or problems at Sometimes multi-infarct dementia
loneliness, boredom, or depression also
the U.S. Abnormal proteins collect A stroke also can happen when a blood places as aspirin or warfarin). home or work, which may account for is difficult to distinguish from AD
can cause forgetfulness. These
in the brain and appear to cause loss vessel in the brain bursts. • moving with rapid, shuffling steps the symptoms. To look for signs of because their symptoms can be very
problems are serious and should be
of nerve cells in the areas vital to • loss of bladder or bowel control If you believe someone is having stroke, the doctor will check for similar. It is possible for a person to
treated. Often they can be reversed.
memory and thinking. Some of the main causes of strokes • laughing or crying inappropriately a stroke – if a person experiences weakness or numbness in the arms and have both diseases, making it hard for
Alzheimer’s disease develops are: • difficulty following instructions sudden weakness or numbness on one legs, difficulty with speech, or the doctor to diagnose either.
Sometimes, however, mental
slowly. At first, people with AD • untreated high blood pressure • problems handling money or both sides of the body, or difficulty dizziness. To check for other health
changes are caused by diseases that
may have trouble remembering (hypertension) speaking, seeing, or walking – call problems that could cause symptoms of Treatment
permanently damage brain cells. The
recent events, or the names of • diabetes Multi-infarct dementia is often the 911 immediately. If the physician dementia, the doctor may order office While no treatment can reverse brain
term dementia describes a medical
familiar people or things. Skills are • high cholesterol result of a series of small strokes. Some believes the symptoms are caused by a or laboratory tests. These tests may damage that has already been caused by
condition that is caused by changes in
lost continuously and gradually, • heart disease of these small strokes produce no blocked blood vessel, treatment with a include a blood pressure reading, an a stroke, treatment to prevent further
the normal activity of very sensitive
though some people decline faster obvious symptoms and are noticed only “clot buster,” such as t-PA (tissue electroencephalogram (EEG), a test of strokes is very important. For example,
brain cells. These changes in the way
than others. As the disease goes on, Of these, the most important risk on brain imaging studies, so they are plasminogen activator), within 3 hours thyroid function, or blood tests. high blood pressure, the primary risk
the brain works can affect memory,
symptoms become more easily factor for multi-infarct dementia is high sometimes called “silent strokes.” A can reopen the vessel and may reduce factor for multi-infarct dementia, and
speech, and the ability to carry out
noticed and serious enough to cause blood pressure. person may have several small strokes the severity of the stroke. The doctor also may ask for x-rays diabetes are treatable. To prevent more
daily activities.
people with AD or their family before noticing serious changes in or special tests such as a computerized strokes, doctors may prescribe
Alzheimer’s Disease Education & members to seek medical help. Because strokes occur suddenly, loss memory or other signs of multi-infarct tomography (CT) scan or a magnetic medicines to control high blood
Referral (ADEAR) Center
of thinking and remembering skills – dementia. resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Both pressure, high cholesterol, heart
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 2 3 4 5 6 7

Multi-Infarct Alzheimer’s disease is the most

common cause of dementia in older
and accounts for 10-20% of all cases of
progressive, or gradually worsening,
the symptoms of dementia – also
occurs quickly and often in a step-wise
Transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs,
are caused by a temporary blockage of
Diagnosis
People who show signs of dementia
CT scans and MRI scans take pictures
of sections of the brain. The pictures
people (see box). The second most dementia. It usually affects people pattern. People with multi-infarct blood flow. Symptoms of TIAs are are displayed on a computer screen to
Dementia common cause of dementia in older
adults is vascular dementia, which
between the ages of 60-75, and is more
likely to occur in men than women.
dementia may even appear to improve
for short periods of time, then decline
similar to symptoms of stroke and
include mild weakness in an arm or
and who have a history of strokes
should be evaluated for possible multi-
infarct dementia. The doctor usually
allow the doctor to see inside the brain
and check for signs of stroke, tumors,
Fact Sheet affects the blood vessels in the brain.
Multi-infarct dementia is caused by
again after having more strokes. leg, slurred speech, and dizziness.
Symptoms generally do not last for
will ask the patient and the family or other sources of brain injury.
Specialists called radiologists and
about the person’s diet, medications,
Multi-infarct dementia is the most a series of strokes that disrupt blood Symptoms more than 20 minutes. A recent history sleep patterns, personal habits, past neurologists interpret these scans. In

S
erious forgetfulness, mood
common form of vascular dementia, flow and damage or destroy brain Sudden onset of any of the following of TIAs greatly increases a person’s strokes, and other risk factors (such as addition, the doctor may send the
swings, and other behavioral
tissue. A stroke occurs when blood symptoms may be a sign of multi- chance of suffering permanent brain high blood pressure, diabetes, high patient to a psychologist or psychiatrist
changes are not a normal part of
cannot get to part of the brain. Strokes infarct dementia: damage from a stroke. Prompt medical cholesterol, and heart disease). The to assess reasoning, learning ability,
aging. They may be caused by poor What is Alzheimer’s disease? can be caused when a blood clot or • confusion and problems with recent attention is required to determine what doctor also may ask about recent memory, and attention span.
diet, lack of sleep, or too many
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects fatty deposit (called plaque) blocks the memory may be causing the blockage in blood illnesses or stressful events, like the
medicines, for example. Feelings of
approximately 4 million people in vessels that supply blood to the brain. • wandering or getting lost in familiar flow and to start proper treatment (such death of someone close or problems at Sometimes multi-infarct dementia
loneliness, boredom, or depression also
the U.S. Abnormal proteins collect A stroke also can happen when a blood places as aspirin or warfarin). home or work, which may account for is difficult to distinguish from AD
can cause forgetfulness. These
in the brain and appear to cause loss vessel in the brain bursts. • moving with rapid, shuffling steps the symptoms. To look for signs of because their symptoms can be very
problems are serious and should be
of nerve cells in the areas vital to • loss of bladder or bowel control If you believe someone is having stroke, the doctor will check for similar. It is possible for a person to
treated. Often they can be reversed.
memory and thinking. Some of the main causes of strokes • laughing or crying inappropriately a stroke – if a person experiences weakness or numbness in the arms and have both diseases, making it hard for
Alzheimer’s disease develops are: • difficulty following instructions sudden weakness or numbness on one legs, difficulty with speech, or the doctor to diagnose either.
Sometimes, however, mental
slowly. At first, people with AD • untreated high blood pressure • problems handling money or both sides of the body, or difficulty dizziness. To check for other health
changes are caused by diseases that
may have trouble remembering (hypertension) speaking, seeing, or walking – call problems that could cause symptoms of Treatment
permanently damage brain cells. The
recent events, or the names of • diabetes Multi-infarct dementia is often the 911 immediately. If the physician dementia, the doctor may order office While no treatment can reverse brain
term dementia describes a medical
familiar people or things. Skills are • high cholesterol result of a series of small strokes. Some believes the symptoms are caused by a or laboratory tests. These tests may damage that has already been caused by
condition that is caused by changes in
lost continuously and gradually, • heart disease of these small strokes produce no blocked blood vessel, treatment with a include a blood pressure reading, an a stroke, treatment to prevent further
the normal activity of very sensitive
though some people decline faster obvious symptoms and are noticed only “clot buster,” such as t-PA (tissue electroencephalogram (EEG), a test of strokes is very important. For example,
brain cells. These changes in the way
than others. As the disease goes on, Of these, the most important risk on brain imaging studies, so they are plasminogen activator), within 3 hours thyroid function, or blood tests. high blood pressure, the primary risk
the brain works can affect memory,
symptoms become more easily factor for multi-infarct dementia is high sometimes called “silent strokes.” A can reopen the vessel and may reduce factor for multi-infarct dementia, and
speech, and the ability to carry out
noticed and serious enough to cause blood pressure. person may have several small strokes the severity of the stroke. The doctor also may ask for x-rays diabetes are treatable. To prevent more
daily activities.
people with AD or their family before noticing serious changes in or special tests such as a computerized strokes, doctors may prescribe
Alzheimer’s Disease Education & members to seek medical help. Because strokes occur suddenly, loss memory or other signs of multi-infarct tomography (CT) scan or a magnetic medicines to control high blood
Referral (ADEAR) Center
of thinking and remembering skills – dementia. resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Both pressure, high cholesterol, heart
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 2 3 4 5 6 7

Multi-Infarct Alzheimer’s disease is the most

common cause of dementia in older
and accounts for 10-20% of all cases of
progressive, or gradually worsening,
the symptoms of dementia – also
occurs quickly and often in a step-wise
Transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs,
are caused by a temporary blockage of
Diagnosis
People who show signs of dementia
CT scans and MRI scans take pictures
of sections of the brain. The pictures
people (see box). The second most dementia. It usually affects people pattern. People with multi-infarct blood flow. Symptoms of TIAs are are displayed on a computer screen to
Dementia common cause of dementia in older
adults is vascular dementia, which
between the ages of 60-75, and is more
likely to occur in men than women.
dementia may even appear to improve
for short periods of time, then decline
similar to symptoms of stroke and
include mild weakness in an arm or
and who have a history of strokes
should be evaluated for possible multi-
infarct dementia. The doctor usually
allow the doctor to see inside the brain
and check for signs of stroke, tumors,
Fact Sheet affects the blood vessels in the brain.
Multi-infarct dementia is caused by
again after having more strokes. leg, slurred speech, and dizziness.
Symptoms generally do not last for
will ask the patient and the family or other sources of brain injury.
Specialists called radiologists and
about the person’s diet, medications,
Multi-infarct dementia is the most a series of strokes that disrupt blood Symptoms more than 20 minutes. A recent history sleep patterns, personal habits, past neurologists interpret these scans. In

S
erious forgetfulness, mood
common form of vascular dementia, flow and damage or destroy brain Sudden onset of any of the following of TIAs greatly increases a person’s strokes, and other risk factors (such as addition, the doctor may send the
swings, and other behavioral
tissue. A stroke occurs when blood symptoms may be a sign of multi- chance of suffering permanent brain high blood pressure, diabetes, high patient to a psychologist or psychiatrist
changes are not a normal part of
cannot get to part of the brain. Strokes infarct dementia: damage from a stroke. Prompt medical cholesterol, and heart disease). The to assess reasoning, learning ability,
aging. They may be caused by poor What is Alzheimer’s disease? can be caused when a blood clot or • confusion and problems with recent attention is required to determine what doctor also may ask about recent memory, and attention span.
diet, lack of sleep, or too many
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects fatty deposit (called plaque) blocks the memory may be causing the blockage in blood illnesses or stressful events, like the
medicines, for example. Feelings of
approximately 4 million people in vessels that supply blood to the brain. • wandering or getting lost in familiar flow and to start proper treatment (such death of someone close or problems at Sometimes multi-infarct dementia
loneliness, boredom, or depression also
the U.S. Abnormal proteins collect A stroke also can happen when a blood places as aspirin or warfarin). home or work, which may account for is difficult to distinguish from AD
can cause forgetfulness. These
in the brain and appear to cause loss vessel in the brain bursts. • moving with rapid, shuffling steps the symptoms. To look for signs of because their symptoms can be very
problems are serious and should be
of nerve cells in the areas vital to • loss of bladder or bowel control If you believe someone is having stroke, the doctor will check for similar. It is possible for a person to
treated. Often they can be reversed.
memory and thinking. Some of the main causes of strokes • laughing or crying inappropriately a stroke – if a person experiences weakness or numbness in the arms and have both diseases, making it hard for
Alzheimer’s disease develops are: • difficulty following instructions sudden weakness or numbness on one legs, difficulty with speech, or the doctor to diagnose either.
Sometimes, however, mental
slowly. At first, people with AD • untreated high blood pressure • problems handling money or both sides of the body, or difficulty dizziness. To check for other health
changes are caused by diseases that
may have trouble remembering (hypertension) speaking, seeing, or walking – call problems that could cause symptoms of Treatment
permanently damage brain cells. The
recent events, or the names of • diabetes Multi-infarct dementia is often the 911 immediately. If the physician dementia, the doctor may order office While no treatment can reverse brain
term dementia describes a medical
familiar people or things. Skills are • high cholesterol result of a series of small strokes. Some believes the symptoms are caused by a or laboratory tests. These tests may damage that has already been caused by
condition that is caused by changes in
lost continuously and gradually, • heart disease of these small strokes produce no blocked blood vessel, treatment with a include a blood pressure reading, an a stroke, treatment to prevent further
the normal activity of very sensitive
though some people decline faster obvious symptoms and are noticed only “clot buster,” such as t-PA (tissue electroencephalogram (EEG), a test of strokes is very important. For example,
brain cells. These changes in the way
than others. As the disease goes on, Of these, the most important risk on brain imaging studies, so they are plasminogen activator), within 3 hours thyroid function, or blood tests. high blood pressure, the primary risk
the brain works can affect memory,
symptoms become more easily factor for multi-infarct dementia is high sometimes called “silent strokes.” A can reopen the vessel and may reduce factor for multi-infarct dementia, and
speech, and the ability to carry out
noticed and serious enough to cause blood pressure. person may have several small strokes the severity of the stroke. The doctor also may ask for x-rays diabetes are treatable. To prevent more
daily activities.
people with AD or their family before noticing serious changes in or special tests such as a computerized strokes, doctors may prescribe
Alzheimer’s Disease Education & members to seek medical help. Because strokes occur suddenly, loss memory or other signs of multi-infarct tomography (CT) scan or a magnetic medicines to control high blood
Referral (ADEAR) Center
of thinking and remembering skills – dementia. resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Both pressure, high cholesterol, heart
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 2 3 4 5 6 7

Multi-Infarct Alzheimer’s disease is the most

common cause of dementia in older
and accounts for 10-20% of all cases of
progressive, or gradually worsening,
the symptoms of dementia – also
occurs quickly and often in a step-wise
Transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs,
are caused by a temporary blockage of
Diagnosis
People who show signs of dementia
CT scans and MRI scans take pictures
of sections of the brain. The pictures
people (see box). The second most dementia. It usually affects people pattern. People with multi-infarct blood flow. Symptoms of TIAs are are displayed on a computer screen to
Dementia common cause of dementia in older
adults is vascular dementia, which
between the ages of 60-75, and is more
likely to occur in men than women.
dementia may even appear to improve
for short periods of time, then decline
similar to symptoms of stroke and
include mild weakness in an arm or
and who have a history of strokes
should be evaluated for possible multi-
infarct dementia. The doctor usually
allow the doctor to see inside the brain
and check for signs of stroke, tumors,
Fact Sheet affects the blood vessels in the brain.
Multi-infarct dementia is caused by
again after having more strokes. leg, slurred speech, and dizziness.
Symptoms generally do not last for
will ask the patient and the family or other sources of brain injury.
Specialists called radiologists and
about the person’s diet, medications,
Multi-infarct dementia is the most a series of strokes that disrupt blood Symptoms more than 20 minutes. A recent history sleep patterns, personal habits, past neurologists interpret these scans. In

S
erious forgetfulness, mood
common form of vascular dementia, flow and damage or destroy brain Sudden onset of any of the following of TIAs greatly increases a person’s strokes, and other risk factors (such as addition, the doctor may send the
swings, and other behavioral
tissue. A stroke occurs when blood symptoms may be a sign of multi- chance of suffering permanent brain high blood pressure, diabetes, high patient to a psychologist or psychiatrist
changes are not a normal part of
cannot get to part of the brain. Strokes infarct dementia: damage from a stroke. Prompt medical cholesterol, and heart disease). The to assess reasoning, learning ability,
aging. They may be caused by poor What is Alzheimer’s disease? can be caused when a blood clot or • confusion and problems with recent attention is required to determine what doctor also may ask about recent memory, and attention span.
diet, lack of sleep, or too many
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects fatty deposit (called plaque) blocks the memory may be causing the blockage in blood illnesses or stressful events, like the
medicines, for example. Feelings of
approximately 4 million people in vessels that supply blood to the brain. • wandering or getting lost in familiar flow and to start proper treatment (such death of someone close or problems at Sometimes multi-infarct dementia
loneliness, boredom, or depression also
the U.S. Abnormal proteins collect A stroke also can happen when a blood places as aspirin or warfarin). home or work, which may account for is difficult to distinguish from AD
can cause forgetfulness. These
in the brain and appear to cause loss vessel in the brain bursts. • moving with rapid, shuffling steps the symptoms. To look for signs of because their symptoms can be very
problems are serious and should be
of nerve cells in the areas vital to • loss of bladder or bowel control If you believe someone is having stroke, the doctor will check for similar. It is possible for a person to
treated. Often they can be reversed.
memory and thinking. Some of the main causes of strokes • laughing or crying inappropriately a stroke – if a person experiences weakness or numbness in the arms and have both diseases, making it hard for
Alzheimer’s disease develops are: • difficulty following instructions sudden weakness or numbness on one legs, difficulty with speech, or the doctor to diagnose either.
Sometimes, however, mental
slowly. At first, people with AD • untreated high blood pressure • problems handling money or both sides of the body, or difficulty dizziness. To check for other health
changes are caused by diseases that
may have trouble remembering (hypertension) speaking, seeing, or walking – call problems that could cause symptoms of Treatment
permanently damage brain cells. The
recent events, or the names of • diabetes Multi-infarct dementia is often the 911 immediately. If the physician dementia, the doctor may order office While no treatment can reverse brain
term dementia describes a medical
familiar people or things. Skills are • high cholesterol result of a series of small strokes. Some believes the symptoms are caused by a or laboratory tests. These tests may damage that has already been caused by
condition that is caused by changes in
lost continuously and gradually, • heart disease of these small strokes produce no blocked blood vessel, treatment with a include a blood pressure reading, an a stroke, treatment to prevent further
the normal activity of very sensitive
though some people decline faster obvious symptoms and are noticed only “clot buster,” such as t-PA (tissue electroencephalogram (EEG), a test of strokes is very important. For example,
brain cells. These changes in the way
than others. As the disease goes on, Of these, the most important risk on brain imaging studies, so they are plasminogen activator), within 3 hours thyroid function, or blood tests. high blood pressure, the primary risk
the brain works can affect memory,
symptoms become more easily factor for multi-infarct dementia is high sometimes called “silent strokes.” A can reopen the vessel and may reduce factor for multi-infarct dementia, and
speech, and the ability to carry out
noticed and serious enough to cause blood pressure. person may have several small strokes the severity of the stroke. The doctor also may ask for x-rays diabetes are treatable. To prevent more
daily activities.
people with AD or their family before noticing serious changes in or special tests such as a computerized strokes, doctors may prescribe
Alzheimer’s Disease Education & members to seek medical help. Because strokes occur suddenly, loss memory or other signs of multi-infarct tomography (CT) scan or a magnetic medicines to control high blood
Referral (ADEAR) Center
of thinking and remembering skills – dementia. resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Both pressure, high cholesterol, heart
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disease, and diabetes. They will counsel treatments work for patients with multi- doctor regularly. Health problems such support groups for families are and Depression: A Serious But • National Diabetes Information • National Institute of Neurological
patients about good health habits such infarct dementia. Scientists are also as high blood pressure, diabetes, high available from: Treatable Illness are available by Clearinghouse Disorders and Stroke
as exercising, avoiding smoking and studying drugs that can improve blood cholesterol, and heart disease should be contacting: Information about controlling diabetes Information about stroke and current
drinking alcohol, and eating a low-fat flow to the brain, such as anti-platelet carefully monitored. If a person has 225 North Michigan Avenue is available from: research on stroke-related conditions is
diet. and anti-coagulant medications; drugs additional medical conditions, such as Suite 1700 P.O. Box 8250 available from:
to treat symptoms of dementia, depression, mental health experts may Chicago, Illinois 60601 Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250 1 Information Way
To reduce symptoms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease medica- be consulted as well. 1-800-272-3900 1-800-438-4380 Bethesda, MD 20892-3560 P.O. Box 5801
doctors may change or stop medica- tions; as well as drugs to reduce the risk www.alz.org www.alzheimers.org (please use full, 9-digit zip code) Bethesda, MD 20824
tions that can cause confusion, such as of TIAs and stroke, such as cholesterol- Help for home caregivers is e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] 1-800-860-8747 1-800-352-9424
sedatives, antihistamines, strong lowering statins and blood pressure available from a variety of sources, www.niddk.nih.gov/health/diabetes/ www.ninds.nih.gov
painkillers, and other medications. medications. including nurses, family doctors, social • Alzheimer’s Disease Education • American Stroke Association ndic.htm
Some patients also may have to be workers, and physical and occupational and Referral (ADEAR) Center (a division of the American Heart e-mail: [email protected] • National Stroke Association
treated for additional medical condi- Helping Someone With therapists. Home health care and respite The ADEAR Center is a service of the Association) Information about stroke and support
tions that can increase confusion, such Multi-Infarct Dementia or neighborhood day care services can National Institute on Aging, funded by Information about stroke and recovery, • National Heart, Lung, and Blood for stroke survivors and their families is
as heart failure, thyroid disorders, provide much-needed relief to care- the Federal Government. It offers as well as related research, programs, Health Information Center available from:
Family members and friends can help
anemia, or infections. givers. Support groups offer emotional information and publications on and events is available from: Information about preventing stroke,
someone with multi-infarct dementia
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disease, and diabetes. They will counsel treatments work for patients with multi- doctor regularly. Health problems such support groups for families are and Depression: A Serious But • National Diabetes Information • National Institute of Neurological
patients about good health habits such infarct dementia. Scientists are also as high blood pressure, diabetes, high available from: Treatable Illness are available by Clearinghouse Disorders and Stroke
as exercising, avoiding smoking and studying drugs that can improve blood cholesterol, and heart disease should be contacting: Information about controlling diabetes Information about stroke and current
drinking alcohol, and eating a low-fat flow to the brain, such as anti-platelet carefully monitored. If a person has 225 North Michigan Avenue is available from: research on stroke-related conditions is
diet. and anti-coagulant medications; drugs additional medical conditions, such as Suite 1700 P.O. Box 8250 available from:
to treat symptoms of dementia, depression, mental health experts may Chicago, Illinois 60601 Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250 1 Information Way
To reduce symptoms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease medica- be consulted as well. 1-800-272-3900 1-800-438-4380 Bethesda, MD 20892-3560 P.O. Box 5801
doctors may change or stop medica- tions; as well as drugs to reduce the risk www.alz.org www.alzheimers.org (please use full, 9-digit zip code) Bethesda, MD 20824
tions that can cause confusion, such as of TIAs and stroke, such as cholesterol- Help for home caregivers is e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] 1-800-860-8747 1-800-352-9424
sedatives, antihistamines, strong lowering statins and blood pressure available from a variety of sources, www.niddk.nih.gov/health/diabetes/ www.ninds.nih.gov
painkillers, and other medications. medications. including nurses, family doctors, social • Alzheimer’s Disease Education • American Stroke Association ndic.htm
Some patients also may have to be workers, and physical and occupational and Referral (ADEAR) Center (a division of the American Heart e-mail: [email protected] • National Stroke Association
treated for additional medical condi- Helping Someone With therapists. Home health care and respite The ADEAR Center is a service of the Association) Information about stroke and support
tions that can increase confusion, such Multi-Infarct Dementia or neighborhood day care services can National Institute on Aging, funded by Information about stroke and recovery, • National Heart, Lung, and Blood for stroke survivors and their families is
as heart failure, thyroid disorders, provide much-needed relief to care- the Federal Government. It offers as well as related research, programs, Health Information Center available from:
Family members and friends can help
anemia, or infections. givers. Support groups offer emotional information and publications on and events is available from: Information about preventing stroke,
someone with multi-infarct dementia
support for family members caring for diagnosis, treatment, patient care, including information about risk factors 9707 E. Easter Lane
cope with mental and physical
Doctors sometimes prescribe a person with dementia. A State or caregiver needs, long-term care, 7272 Greenville Avenue such as high blood pressure, high Englewood, CO 80112
problems. They can encourage
aspirin, warfarin, or other drugs to local health department, a local education and training, and research Dallas, TX 75231 cholesterol, heart disease, and smoking, 1-800-STROKES (787-6537)
individuals to maintain their daily
prevent clots from forming in small hospital, or the patient’s doctor may be related to AD and dementia. Staff 1-888-4-STROKE (478-7653) is available from: www.stroke.org
routines and regular social and physical
blood vessels. Medications also can be able to provide telephone numbers for answer telephone and written requests www.strokeassociation.org
activities. By talking with them about
prescribed to relieve restlessness or such services. and make referrals to local and national P.O. Box 30105
events and daily experiences, family
depression or to help patients sleep resources. Additional copies of this fact • Eldercare Locator Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
members can help their loved ones use
better. For More Information sheet, the Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Information about services and 1-800-575-9355
their mental abilities as much as
The organizations listed below offer Sheet, and single copies of the National resources in your area, such as adult www.nhlbi.nih.gov
possible. Some families find it helpful
To improve blood flow or remove more information about some of the Institute on Aging Age Pages, Stroke: day care programs, transportation, and e-mail:
to use reminders such as lists, alarm U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
blockages in blood vessels, doctors topics mentioned in this fact sheet. Prevention and Treatment, Forgetful- meal services, is available from: [email protected] AND HUMAN SERVICES
clocks, and calendars to help the patient
may recommend surgical procedures, ness: It’s Not Always What You Think, Public Health Service
remember important times and dates. National Institutes of Health
such as carotid endarterectomy, • Alzheimer’s Association 1-800-677-1116
National Institute on Aging
angioplasty, or stenting. Studies are A free information packet about multi- www.eldercare.gov
A person with multi-infarct
under way to see how well these infarct dementia and information about e-mail: [email protected] NIH Publication No. 02-3433
dementia should see their primary care
July 2003

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disease, and diabetes. They will counsel treatments work for patients with multi- doctor regularly. Health problems such support groups for families are and Depression: A Serious But • National Diabetes Information • National Institute of Neurological
patients about good health habits such infarct dementia. Scientists are also as high blood pressure, diabetes, high available from: Treatable Illness are available by Clearinghouse Disorders and Stroke
as exercising, avoiding smoking and studying drugs that can improve blood cholesterol, and heart disease should be contacting: Information about controlling diabetes Information about stroke and current
drinking alcohol, and eating a low-fat flow to the brain, such as anti-platelet carefully monitored. If a person has 225 North Michigan Avenue is available from: research on stroke-related conditions is
diet. and anti-coagulant medications; drugs additional medical conditions, such as Suite 1700 P.O. Box 8250 available from:
to treat symptoms of dementia, depression, mental health experts may Chicago, Illinois 60601 Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250 1 Information Way
To reduce symptoms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease medica- be consulted as well. 1-800-272-3900 1-800-438-4380 Bethesda, MD 20892-3560 P.O. Box 5801
doctors may change or stop medica- tions; as well as drugs to reduce the risk www.alz.org www.alzheimers.org (please use full, 9-digit zip code) Bethesda, MD 20824
tions that can cause confusion, such as of TIAs and stroke, such as cholesterol- Help for home caregivers is e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] 1-800-860-8747 1-800-352-9424
sedatives, antihistamines, strong lowering statins and blood pressure available from a variety of sources, www.niddk.nih.gov/health/diabetes/ www.ninds.nih.gov
painkillers, and other medications. medications. including nurses, family doctors, social • Alzheimer’s Disease Education • American Stroke Association ndic.htm
Some patients also may have to be workers, and physical and occupational and Referral (ADEAR) Center (a division of the American Heart e-mail: [email protected] • National Stroke Association
treated for additional medical condi- Helping Someone With therapists. Home health care and respite The ADEAR Center is a service of the Association) Information about stroke and support
tions that can increase confusion, such Multi-Infarct Dementia or neighborhood day care services can National Institute on Aging, funded by Information about stroke and recovery, • National Heart, Lung, and Blood for stroke survivors and their families is
as heart failure, thyroid disorders, provide much-needed relief to care- the Federal Government. It offers as well as related research, programs, Health Information Center available from:
Family members and friends can help
anemia, or infections. givers. Support groups offer emotional information and publications on and events is available from: Information about preventing stroke,
someone with multi-infarct dementia
support for family members caring for diagnosis, treatment, patient care, including information about risk factors 9707 E. Easter Lane
cope with mental and physical
Doctors sometimes prescribe a person with dementia. A State or caregiver needs, long-term care, 7272 Greenville Avenue such as high blood pressure, high Englewood, CO 80112
problems. They can encourage
aspirin, warfarin, or other drugs to local health department, a local education and training, and research Dallas, TX 75231 cholesterol, heart disease, and smoking, 1-800-STROKES (787-6537)
individuals to maintain their daily
prevent clots from forming in small hospital, or the patient’s doctor may be related to AD and dementia. Staff 1-888-4-STROKE (478-7653) is available from: www.stroke.org
routines and regular social and physical
blood vessels. Medications also can be able to provide telephone numbers for answer telephone and written requests www.strokeassociation.org
activities. By talking with them about
prescribed to relieve restlessness or such services. and make referrals to local and national P.O. Box 30105
events and daily experiences, family
depression or to help patients sleep resources. Additional copies of this fact • Eldercare Locator Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
members can help their loved ones use
better. For More Information sheet, the Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Information about services and 1-800-575-9355
their mental abilities as much as
The organizations listed below offer Sheet, and single copies of the National resources in your area, such as adult www.nhlbi.nih.gov
possible. Some families find it helpful
To improve blood flow or remove more information about some of the Institute on Aging Age Pages, Stroke: day care programs, transportation, and e-mail:
to use reminders such as lists, alarm U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
blockages in blood vessels, doctors topics mentioned in this fact sheet. Prevention and Treatment, Forgetful- meal services, is available from: [email protected] AND HUMAN SERVICES
clocks, and calendars to help the patient
may recommend surgical procedures, ness: It’s Not Always What You Think, Public Health Service
remember important times and dates. National Institutes of Health
such as carotid endarterectomy, • Alzheimer’s Association 1-800-677-1116
National Institute on Aging
angioplasty, or stenting. Studies are A free information packet about multi- www.eldercare.gov
A person with multi-infarct
under way to see how well these infarct dementia and information about e-mail: [email protected] NIH Publication No. 02-3433
dementia should see their primary care
July 2003

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disease, and diabetes. They will counsel treatments work for patients with multi- doctor regularly. Health problems such support groups for families are and Depression: A Serious But • National Diabetes Information • National Institute of Neurological
patients about good health habits such infarct dementia. Scientists are also as high blood pressure, diabetes, high available from: Treatable Illness are available by Clearinghouse Disorders and Stroke
as exercising, avoiding smoking and studying drugs that can improve blood cholesterol, and heart disease should be contacting: Information about controlling diabetes Information about stroke and current
drinking alcohol, and eating a low-fat flow to the brain, such as anti-platelet carefully monitored. If a person has 225 North Michigan Avenue is available from: research on stroke-related conditions is
diet. and anti-coagulant medications; drugs additional medical conditions, such as Suite 1700 P.O. Box 8250 available from:
to treat symptoms of dementia, depression, mental health experts may Chicago, Illinois 60601 Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250 1 Information Way
To reduce symptoms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease medica- be consulted as well. 1-800-272-3900 1-800-438-4380 Bethesda, MD 20892-3560 P.O. Box 5801
doctors may change or stop medica- tions; as well as drugs to reduce the risk www.alz.org www.alzheimers.org (please use full, 9-digit zip code) Bethesda, MD 20824
tions that can cause confusion, such as of TIAs and stroke, such as cholesterol- Help for home caregivers is e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] 1-800-860-8747 1-800-352-9424
sedatives, antihistamines, strong lowering statins and blood pressure available from a variety of sources, www.niddk.nih.gov/health/diabetes/ www.ninds.nih.gov
painkillers, and other medications. medications. including nurses, family doctors, social • Alzheimer’s Disease Education • American Stroke Association ndic.htm
Some patients also may have to be workers, and physical and occupational and Referral (ADEAR) Center (a division of the American Heart e-mail: [email protected] • National Stroke Association
treated for additional medical condi- Helping Someone With therapists. Home health care and respite The ADEAR Center is a service of the Association) Information about stroke and support
tions that can increase confusion, such Multi-Infarct Dementia or neighborhood day care services can National Institute on Aging, funded by Information about stroke and recovery, • National Heart, Lung, and Blood for stroke survivors and their families is
as heart failure, thyroid disorders, provide much-needed relief to care- the Federal Government. It offers as well as related research, programs, Health Information Center available from:
Family members and friends can help
anemia, or infections. givers. Support groups offer emotional information and publications on and events is available from: Information about preventing stroke,
someone with multi-infarct dementia
support for family members caring for diagnosis, treatment, patient care, including information about risk factors 9707 E. Easter Lane
cope with mental and physical
Doctors sometimes prescribe a person with dementia. A State or caregiver needs, long-term care, 7272 Greenville Avenue such as high blood pressure, high Englewood, CO 80112
problems. They can encourage
aspirin, warfarin, or other drugs to local health department, a local education and training, and research Dallas, TX 75231 cholesterol, heart disease, and smoking, 1-800-STROKES (787-6537)
individuals to maintain their daily
prevent clots from forming in small hospital, or the patient’s doctor may be related to AD and dementia. Staff 1-888-4-STROKE (478-7653) is available from: www.stroke.org
routines and regular social and physical
blood vessels. Medications also can be able to provide telephone numbers for answer telephone and written requests www.strokeassociation.org
activities. By talking with them about
prescribed to relieve restlessness or such services. and make referrals to local and national P.O. Box 30105
events and daily experiences, family
depression or to help patients sleep resources. Additional copies of this fact • Eldercare Locator Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
members can help their loved ones use
better. For More Information sheet, the Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Information about services and 1-800-575-9355
their mental abilities as much as
The organizations listed below offer Sheet, and single copies of the National resources in your area, such as adult www.nhlbi.nih.gov
possible. Some families find it helpful
To improve blood flow or remove more information about some of the Institute on Aging Age Pages, Stroke: day care programs, transportation, and e-mail:
to use reminders such as lists, alarm U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
blockages in blood vessels, doctors topics mentioned in this fact sheet. Prevention and Treatment, Forgetful- meal services, is available from: [email protected] AND HUMAN SERVICES
clocks, and calendars to help the patient
may recommend surgical procedures, ness: It’s Not Always What You Think, Public Health Service
remember important times and dates. National Institutes of Health
such as carotid endarterectomy, • Alzheimer’s Association 1-800-677-1116
National Institute on Aging
angioplasty, or stenting. Studies are A free information packet about multi- www.eldercare.gov
A person with multi-infarct
under way to see how well these infarct dementia and information about e-mail: [email protected] NIH Publication No. 02-3433
dementia should see their primary care
July 2003

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