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Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with multi infarct dementia.

20 doctors weighed in across 13 answers

Ignore: Organize your surroundings and focus on single tasks.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: Employ stroke prevention, accept limitations such as risky driving, work with neurologist.

Answered 5/27/2017

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Make sure the patient exercises for 15 to 30 minutes daily to improve circulation to the brain.

Answered 8/4/2014

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Ignore: Create a home environment with a stable and predictable daily routine; Don't smoke!

Answered 5/21/2014

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Ignore: Help the person to have grounded focus. Remind them everyday of something dear, keep them aware.

Answered 5/26/2014

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Dr. Felix Toro answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Ignore: You can stop the progression and reverse some of the deficits! Talk w your Doctor and live healthy.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Ignore: Keep blood glucose and blood pressure in a good range—not too high or too low.

Answered 8/4/2014

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Dr. Margret Rose Dellosso answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Do make a schedule, routine keeps them functioning at the highest level. Be kind to them and you.

Answered 6/19/2014

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Ignore: PATIENCE, FRIENDSHIP ,GUIDANCE are needed to deal with forgetfulness of someone sick .

Answered 6/30/2014

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Ignore: Make lists, have a structure day, live one day at a time.

Answered 7/3/2014

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Ignore: Continue to exercise, eat a healthy diet, challenge your brain, and create a network of support.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Ignore: Individualize strategies: every patient is different. Different infarcts determine different effect.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ignore: See neurologist have CT scan head be patient and kind to person having this illness.

Answered 7/29/2014

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