Lewy Body Dementia Is Little Known, Often Misdiagnosed

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  • Lewy body dementia
    People who are diagnosed with Lewy body dementia have a gradual decline in the ability to think. They also have at least two of the following: Varying alertness and thinking function.
    04/19/2024 - 1:18 am | View Website
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    Lewy body dementia symptoms can include: Visual hallucinations. Seeing things that aren't there, known as hallucinations, might be one of the first symptoms of Lewy body dementia. This symptom often occurs regularly. People with Lewy body dementia might see shapes, animals or people that aren't there.
    04/18/2024 - 5:51 am | View Website
  • Lewy Body Dementia | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and ...
    Last reviewed on January 19, 2024. Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a disease associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain. The deposits, called Lewy bodies, affect chemicals in the brain whose changes can lead to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood.
    04/18/2024 - 3:06 am | View Website
  • Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) | Johns Hopkins Medicine
    Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a form of progressive dementia that affects a person’s ability to think, reason, and process information. Diagnosing Lewy body dementia can be challenging; an estimated 1.4 million Americans are living with the disease. LBD has three features that distinguish it from other forms of dementia:
    04/18/2024 - 2:02 am | View Website
  • Lewy Body Dementia (LBD): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
    Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a common type of dementia that happens when clumps of proteins called Lewy bodies build up in your brain. They damage parts of your brain that affect cognition, behavior, movement and sleep. LBD is a progressive condition, meaning it gets worse over time.
    04/17/2024 - 10:06 pm | View Website
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