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  Did you know that a stroke doesn’t just affect movement or speech—it can also impact memory and thinking? Many people don’t realize that a stroke can significantly increase the risk of dementia, sometimes years later. Brain cells are damaged when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, leading to cognitive decline. This is why vascular dementia, a common type of dementia, often occurs after a stroke. But here’s the good news—understanding this connection means we can take steps to reduce the risk and improve brain health. Think of the brain like a network of roads—when a stroke causes a “roadblock,” signals can’t get through as smoothly. Over time, these disruptions can make it harder to remember things, process information, or make decisions. But with the right care, lifestyle changes, and early intervention, it’s possible to slow down or even prevent dementia from developing after a stroke. That’s why dementia care is so important providing the right support at the right time ...

Consuming nutritious foods is indispensable for humans at every stage of life. Forgetting daily routines, people, things, and life events are witnessed in seniors with dementia. Forgetting to eat and drink is no surprise in dementia seniors. Maintaining optimal nutrition status by promoting a healthy diet for dementia patients is crucial. There are several fences that block achieving nutritional adequacy in seniors.     Hindering Factors The causes of stunting successful nutritional status in seniors with dementia are many. Poor nutrition sparks behavioral changes, malnutrition, and worsening of the condition. The common causative factors are discussed below. ●      Forgetfulness: The primary symptom of dementia- forgetfulness, makes seniors forget to eat and drink adequately. ●      Blurred recognition: The senior may be unable to recognize the food plated for them due to their clinical state and may refuse to consume the food....