Subcortical vascular dementia is one of the most common yet overlooked forms of dementia in adults over 65. Unlike Alzheimer’s disease, it often begins with slowed thinking, walking changes, emotional shifts, and even bladder problems long before obvious memory loss appears. In this video, you’ll learn 8 early warning signs of subcortical vascular dementia, including symptoms that families and even doctors frequently mistake for normal aging. These signs are linked to small vessel disease in the deep areas of the brain, which affects thinking speed, movement, judgment, and emotional control. Early recognition is critical. When caught early, progression can often be slowed by controlling blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and other vascular risk factors.
👉 This video is designed for educational awareness for people over 65 and their families.👉 If you recognize multiple signs, seek medical evaluation immediately. Watch until the end to learn what steps to take next and how early action can protect brain health and independence. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Dementia and related conditions must be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional using appropriate medical testing and imaging. If you or someone you care for is experiencing concerning symptoms, please consult a licensed physician or neurologist promptly.
Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.
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