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# Can someone have more than one type of dementia?

 
 
 

Yes. Mixed dementia occurs when two or more types are present, often Alzheimer’s combined with vascular dementia. Symptoms can overlap, requiring [personalised care](https://www.thegoodplace.care/care-in-your-own-home) and monitoring to manage the individual’s daily needs effectively.
 
 

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