Des finally had an answer – a formal diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). “Until then, I had the common view of dementia, that it starts with memory loss,” says Des. “Lewy body ...

What to expect as the condition progressesMedically reviewed by Smita Patel, DOLewy body dementia (LBD) is a type of dementia ...

We all know about Alzheimer’s Disease, in fact, many of us know someone who has been impacted by it. But there is another ...

Lewy Body Dementia is progressive, and causes uncontrollable tremors, problems with memory, attention, and sleep.

The trial is currently enrolling nationwide and is focused on patients with mild to moderate Lewy Body dementia. Patients ...

Patients experience problems with thinking and memory, have visual hallucinations, and suffer movement symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease. Lewy body dementia accounts for 10% to 15% of ...

DLB is caused by the buildup of a protein called alpha-synuclein, which forms deposits called Lewy bodies inside neurons. Over time, these deposits interfere with normal cellular functions, causing a ...

Penn Medicine researchers will advance their understanding of the underlying causes of cognitive decline in individuals with ...

An Oct. 16 evening of laughter, raising awareness and community will raise funds for Lewy Body Dementia, which affects 1.4 ...