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   What is Lewy body dementia?

   • Lewy body dementia causes a decline in mental abilities that gradually gets worse over time. People with Lewy body dementia might see things that aren't there. This is known as visual hallucinations. They also may have changes in alertness and attention. People with Lewy body dementia might experience Parkinson's disease symptoms.

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   How does Lewy body dementia affect the brain?

   • They cause damage to neurons in the areas of your brain that affect mental capabilities, behavior, movement and sleep. Lewy body dementia is a progressive disease, meaning symptoms start slowly and get worse over time. In people over the age of 65, LBD is one of the most common causes of dementia.

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   Is Lewy body dementia a 'pathologic certainty'?

   • “If we see Lewy bodies in someone’s brain during an autopsy, that’s considered a ‘pathologic certainty’ of Parkinson’s disease,” she says. As with Parkinson’s, Lewy body dementia is associated with a depletion of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. These are: Dopamine: This neurotransmitter helps transmit signals that control muscle movement.

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   How common is Lewy body dementia?

   • Lewy body dementia is one of the most common types of progressive dementia. Researchers estimate that as many as 1.4 million people live with this condition in the United States. What are the symptoms of Lewy body dementia?

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   Jun 2, 2023 · Lewy body dementia is a type of dementia that affects thinking, memory and movement. It is caused by protein deposits in the brain and can lead to hallucinations, parkinsonian signs, sleep problems and depression.

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   Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disease that affects thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. Learn about the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of LBD from the National Institute on Aging.

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   Jan 24, 2024 · Learn about Lewy body dementia, a common type of dementia that affects memory, movement, thinking, mood, and behavior. Find out the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options for this condition.

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   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:

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   Jun 2, 2023 · Learn about the symptoms, causes and diagnosis of Lewy body dementia, a brain disorder that affects thinking, alertness and movement. Find out how to treat the symptoms and get support from Mayo Clinic experts.

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   Apr 1, 2024 · Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disorder that affects thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. Learn about the causes, signs, types, diagnosis, and treatment of LBD, and how to cope with the disease and its challenges.

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   Aug 18, 2022 · 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.