Journal of Alzheimers Disease & Parkinsonism
Open Access

Abstract

There is urgency among adults who live at the intersection of vascular dementia and young stroke. More than merely a medical diagnosis, this intersection threatens every aspect of the social and professional roles they previously assumed. Further, too few social supports are available for these premature stroke survivors and their untrained caregivers. Collectively, the voice of this emerging population has largely been muted by lack of awareness and lack of interest in this research area. But discourse is rising, and the opportunity abounds to explore this intersection on multiple dimensions to deliver quality patient-centered healthcare to facilitate effective community reintegration.

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