Lewy Body
Lewy Body Dementia is caused by abnormal protein deposits (Lewy bodies) in the brain, leading to cognitive fluctuations, visual hallucinations, and parkinsonian motor symptoms.
Lewy Body
Lewy Body Dementia is caused by abnormal protein deposits (Lewy bodies) in the brain, leading to cognitive fluctuations, visual hallucinations, and parkinsonian motor symptoms.
Symptoms and warning signs
- Fluctuating cognition and attention
- Visual hallucinations
- Parkinsonism: tremor, rigidity, gait instability
- REM sleep behavior disorder and sensitivity to antipsychotic medications
Causes and risk factors
- Age and neurodegenerative susceptibility
- Genetic predisposition (less well-defined than Alzheimer’s)
Treatment approaches
- Medication: cholinesterase inhibitors for cognition, levodopa for motor symptoms
- Behavioral interventions: structured routines, environmental adaptations
- Caregiver education: managing hallucinations and mobility challenges
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