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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think he's really in as bad of health as everyone says. At his age, he is going to have a little bit of cognitive decline. Many people his age are on blood thinners and/or have heart issues. So, for his age he's not in bad shape, but the fact remains that we should not have an almost 80 year old President. That's way too old.[/quote]

Google “symptoms of vascular dementia” and you will see it fits Trump to a T:

Vascular dementia symptoms involve problems with thinking, reasoning, planning, and memory, often appearing suddenly after a stroke or progressing in step-like declines, including confusion, slowed thinking, trouble finding words, poor judgment, mood changes (depression, agitation), and physical issues like unsteady gait or bladder problems, all due to reduced blood flow to the brain.

[b]Cognitive & Thinking Symptoms:[/b]
Slowed Thinking: Difficulty processing information quickly.
Confusion: Disorientation, especially at night.
Planning & Organizing: Trouble with complex tasks, planning, or following instructions.
[b]Memory Issues: Memory lapses, forgetting recent events or misplacing items.
Language Difficulties: Trouble finding the right words or understanding speech.[/b]
Concentration: Difficulty focusing or paying attention.

[b]Behavioral & Mood Changes:[/b]
Depression & Apathy: Lack of interest or feeling down.
[b]Agitation & Restlessness: Increased restlessness or irritability.
Personality Shifts: Anger or inappropriate behavior.[/b]
Hallucinations/Delusions: Believing things that aren't real (less common).

[b]Physical Symptoms:
Gait & Balance: Unsteady walking or poor balance.
Bladder Control: Sudden or frequent need to urinate, or incontinence.
Sleep Problems: Disrupted sleep or excessive daytime sleepiness. [/b]

Key Characteristics:
Step-wise Decline: Symptoms often worsen in steps after a stroke or mini-stroke, unlike Alzheimer's gradual decline, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Cause: Damage to brain blood vessels, often from strokes or high blood pressure. 
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Vascular dementia? I just googled the lifespan---5 years after diagnosis/onset. Here are the stages.  Which stage do you think he's in?

Vascular dementia progresses through stages, typically from mild (no noticeable decline, slight confusion, planning issues) to moderate (difficulty with complex tasks, mood changes, evident memory loss) to severe (major memory loss, communication struggles, needing help with daily care like dressing/bathing), often with sudden drops in function after strokes, but the progression varies, sometimes overlapping with Alzheimer's.
Here's a breakdown of the common stages, often described in seven steps:
Stage 1: No Cognitive Decline - No noticeable impairment, despite underlying vascular issues.
Stage 2: Very Mild Decline - Mild memory lapses, like forgetting names, often mistaken for normal aging.
Stage 3: Mild Decline - More obvious memory loss, trouble with planning, finding words, or organizing tasks, noticed by family.
Stage 4: Moderate Decline - Noticeable problems with complex tasks (finances, cooking), increased confusion, mood changes, withdrawal.
Stage 5: Moderately Severe Decline - Significant memory loss, difficulty recognizing loved ones, needing help with dressing or bathing, confusion about location.
Stage 6: Severe Decline - Extensive brain damage, severe memory loss, trouble communicating, personality changes, potential incontinence, needing constant supervision.
Stage 7: Very Severe Decline (Final Stage) - Profound physical and cognitive loss, inability to communicate or perform basic activities like walking, eating, or sitting up. [/quote]

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