What does lewy body dementia mean?

Type of dementia.: Lewy bodies are a specific type of protein clumps that can accumulate in many places. When they accumulate in the brain, dementia with lewy bodies can occur. It is actually a somewhat common type of neurodegenerative dementia, second only to the more famous alzheimer's disease. If you like, you can look at: www.Lbda.Org for more information.

Associated with Park: Term is indicative of deposition of Alpha synuclein into nerve cell bodies, which can cause cognitive loss very different from alzheimer's disease. It can be seen prior to, or following parkinson's full blown disease, and although some separate this our from typical parkinson's, it is likely just a sequence variation. There is one approved fda drug, exelon, (rivastigmine) capsule or patch.

Lewy body dementia presents as fluctuating cognitive impairment, recurrent visual hallucinations, and motor features of Parkinsonism. The central feature required for diagnosis is progressive, cognitive decline that interferes with normal social or occupational functions. Cholinesterase inhibitors work best for the neurobehavioral problems, antipsychotics may exacerbate Parkinson's and confusion