<prompt> Vascular dementia is characterized byVascular dementia is characterized byMemory deficietEmotional liabilityAll  <response>: A i.e. Disorientation; B i.e. Memory deficit; C i.e. Emotional lability These all are features of dementia Dementia is characterized by multiple cognitive defects that include impairment in memory, without impairment in consciousnessQ. The cognitive functions that can be affected in dementia include general intelligence, learning memory, language, problem solving, orientation, perception, attention concentration, judgement social abilities key words : think about a very old man who is unable to learn new things, concentrate, judge solve problems with poor personal care, general intelligence, social abilities communication skills. Vascular dementia characteristically presents with - sudden onset in early age, stepwise patchy progression with focal neurological signs symptomsQ greater preservation of personality. 