Post-Stroke Dementia
Features and Frequency
Post-stroke dementia refers to a decline in memory and other cognitive functions after a stroke, causing difficulties with activities of daily living, to the point where normal daily life becomes nearly impossible.
Prevalence rate
12~32%3 months to 1 year after stroke
The prevalence rate of dementia between 3 months and 1 year after stroke is 12–32%.
Prevalence rate by age
Aged 55–64 years: 19%
Aged 75–85 years: 32%
The older the person, the higher the prevalence rate of post-stroke dementia.