What is Lewy body dementia? Quick facts Lewy body dementia (LBD)—also sometimes known as dementia with Lewy bodies—is a form of dementia • Lewy bodies are named after characterized by abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha- Friedrich H. [...] • In a person living with Lewy body dementia, the areas of the brain What’s the difference between Lewy body that direct thinking and moving are dementia and Parkinson’s disease? affected, causing the symptoms we Lewy bodies are also found with Parkinson’s disease. [...] difference between Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s • Lewy body dementia can sometimes disease depends on the area of the brain where the Lewy co-occur with Alzheimer’s disease, bodies first appear. [...] How does Lewy body dementia affect a person? A person living with Lewy body dementia will experience a decline in thinking and memory over time. [...] This is just a very brief overview of some of the medications and therapies used in cases of Lewy body dementia.
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- This infosheet will tell you about Lewy body dementia including its symptoms how it gets identified resources to help people living with Lewy body dementia and more. 1
- What is Lewy body dementia 1
- Lewy body dementia LBD alpha- synuclein 1
- Whats the difference between Lewy body dementia and Parkinsons disease 1
- Lewy bodies are also found with The difference between Lewy body dementia and Parkinsons disease depends on the area of the brain where the Lewy bodies first appear. 1
- Parkinsons disease. 1
- When Lewy bodies first appear in the part of the brain responsible for we say Lewy body dementia. 1
- Lewy bodies are named after the scientist who first described them. 1
- Friedrich H. Lewy 1
- In a person living with Lewy body dementia the areas of the brain that direct thinking and moving are affected causing the symptoms we associate with Lewy body dementia. 1
- Lewy body dementia can sometimes co-occur with the most common form of dementia. Lewy bodies are found in up to 50 of people living with Alzheimers disease. 1
- Alzheimers disease 1
- What causes Lewy bodies to form in the brains nerve cells is currently unknownthough scientists are researching possible causes which could lead to better treatments. 1
- When Lewy bodies first appear in the part of the brain responsible for we say Parkinsons disease dementia. 1
- How does Lewy body dementia affect a person 1
- Alzheimer Society of Canada 20 Eglinton Avenue West 16 Floor Toronto Ontario M4R 1K8 National Office 1-800-616-8816 Information and Referrals 1-855-705-4636 INFO 2
- How is Lewy body dementia diagnosed 2
- What are the risk factors for Lewy body dementia 2
- Can Lewy body dementia be treated 2
- Cholinesterase inhibitors 2
- Behavioural therapeutic strategies person-centred approach 2
- This is just a very brief overview of some of the medications and therapies used in cases of Lewy body dementia. Talk to your doctor pharmacist or other specialist about what is right for you. 2
- Support is available. 2
- Contact your local Alzheimer Society for more information about Lewy body dementia and to find support. Visit alzheimer.caFind for more information. 2
- More resources 2
- Lewy Body Dementia Association lbda.org 2
