Definition: A brain syndrome caused by more than one disease process.
The most common mixed dementia is a combination of vascular dementia, where blood flow to the brain is compromised by a stroke or other circulatory condition, and Alzheimer's disease.
While it's often assumed that a person's dementia has a singular cause, diagnosis is much more complex due to the high incidence of multiple medical conditions among older adults.
Also Known As: Dementia due to multiple etiologies
