Lewy Body Dementia

Lewy body dementia is a common cause of dementia in the elderly.

Core symptoms of Lewy body dementia include:

Progressive changes in cognition including problems with attention and executive function. Prominent memory impairment may not be evident in the early stages.
Fluctuating cognition with pronounced variations in attention and alertness
Parkinson's-like symptoms
Recurrent visual hallucinations, typically well formed and detailed

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Helpful Resources: www.lewybodydementia.org and www.alzheimer.ca