Lewy body dementia is a type of dementia caused by the buildup of proteins in the brain. It is the second most common type of dementia.
People over 60 have the highest risk of developing Lewy body dementia, and more men than women are affected.
Symptoms include:
- A decline in mental abilities that gets worse over time
- Memory loss
- Visual hallucinations
- Poor attention
- Confusion
- Sudden drops in blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Loss of bladder control
- Parkinson's disease-like symptoms, such as slow movements, trouble walking, tremors, and rigid muscles
- Bowel issues
- Falls
- REM sleep behavior disorder
- Depression
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Geriatrics
A department providing specialized geriatric medicine and elder care, including medication management and care for frality and memory issues, with coordinated support and in-home …
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Memory Disorders Clinic
A clinic within the Department of Geriatrics providing diagnosis and care for memory loss diseases, offering evaluation, treatment, and caregiver support for patients experiencing…
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Memory Disorders
A program within the Department of Neurology providing specialized memory care for Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders, including evaluating cognitive changes and sup…