Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1559 of 1700

After Alzheimer's disease, which dementia is next most common?

  1. Vascular dementia
  2. Lewy body dementia
  3. Frontotemporal dementia
  4. Alzheimer's disease
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Correct answer: Vascular dementia

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type. Vascular dementia is second, followed by frontotemporal and Lewy body dementia.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026