Wandering in Dementia: Understanding When It Happens Wandering is one of the most common and challenging behaviors that people with dementia experience. If you or a loved one is dealing with dementia, understanding when wandering typically occurs can help you…
People diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease can generally expect to live between 15 and 25 years after their diagnosis. This means Parkinson’s is often considered a long-term, chronic condition rather than one that drastically shortens life expectancy immediately. The actual life…
Dementia Life Expectancy Chart by Stage Understanding how long someone might live with dementia is one of the most difficult questions families face. The answer depends heavily on which stage of the disease a person has reached. Dementia progresses through…
Life expectancy for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease varies widely but generally averages around 8 to 10 years after diagnosis. Some people may live as few as 3 years, while others can live 20 years or more, depending on factors…
Mixed dementia happens when a person has two or more types of dementia at the same time. This is different from having just one type of dementia. Instead of experiencing symptoms from a single disease affecting the brain, someone with…
Frontotemporal dementia is a type of brain disease that mainly affects the front and side parts of the brain. These areas are responsible for things like behavior, speech, and decision making. Unlike some other forms of dementia that mostly affect…
Lewy Body Dementia Explained Lewy body dementia, often called LBD, is the second most common type of dementia that people develop as they age. It’s a serious brain condition that gets worse over time and affects how people think, move,…
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by problems with blood flow to the brain. When blood vessels become damaged or blocked, the brain cells do not get enough oxygen and nutrients, which causes them to die. This damage…
A silent stroke is a type of stroke that happens without you noticing it at the time. Unlike regular strokes that come with obvious warning signs like facial drooping or arm weakness, a silent stroke sneaks up on you. You…
A mini stroke, medically known as a transient ischemic attack or TIA, is a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain. Unlike a full stroke, the blockage clears on its own before permanent damage occurs to brain tissue. However,…