Vascular Dementia question???

My father, age 74, has recently been diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. I am wondering what the future holds. I have been reading alot about this and I am concerned for my father.

My father currently cares for a lady that herself has Alzheimers/
Dementia. She could not live on her own without my dad's help. I have also noticed that my dad doesn't talk to me about current events. He only seems to talk about things 10-15 years in the past. He also seems to be depressed most of the time. He also has "spells" almost everyday that he describes has lightheadedness. Are all these things common with Vascular Dementia? Should these be some red flags for me. He is still very capable managing his bills but I noticed that was a common problem with this disease.
What should be some warning signs for me? My mother is deceased so I am the one making the decisions about him. What are some things I can do to be proactive with this before something bad happens?
Thanks in advance
Bob

1. I found an article at the Wikipedia website that may give you some insight as to what is in store for your father. I wish you luck and pray for you to have patience because you never know when you may be the one needing care. What goes around, comes around. I hope this helps you in some way.

2. How can I help someone with vascular dementia?
Individuals with vascular dementia or any other type of dementia should be encouraged to participate in their daily routine, and engage in physical and social activities for as long as possible. Fortunately, there are support groups for caregivers, research studies evaluating medication for improving mental function, and Day Centers that provide activities and socialization for patients.

This last site has information that has the following information and ideas.
3. Caring for someone with dementia
Understanding the person you are caring for
Coping with caring
Ways of coping
Looking after yourself
Respite care
Feelings of guilt
Unusual Behaviour
Types of behaviour
Unusual behaviour
Hallucinations and delusions
Aggressive behaviour
Walking about or 'wandering'
Drugs used to relieve behavioural symptoms
Health
General health issues
Staying healthy
Dental care
Care on a general hospital ward
Pressure sores
Incontinence
Nutrition
Food and eating
Nutrition
Top tips for carers
Finger foods
Maintaining quality of life
Ways to maintain quality of life
Maintaining skills
Activities
Communication
Memory loss
Everyday care
Types of everyday care
Washing and bathing
Dressing
Relationships
Changing relationships
Grief and bereavement
Explaining to children
Dementia and the law

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