Lewy Body Dementia

When people hear the term dementia, they think of Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of progressive dementia. It is not the only form of dementia. Awareness about Lewy Body Dementia is helping medical personnel and the general public begin to understand that dementia can be years in development which is why they are often overlooked. Many forms of dementia are misdiagnosed because symptoms can also mimic those of other illnesses. A Start The Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center in New York is one of a few non-profit organizations dedicated to educate people about the second most common form of progressive dementia. Support and resources are also provided at the center and on the website. The symptoms of this disease affect those who are fifty years of age or older and mimics symptoms of psychiatric disorders, fibromyalgia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. The Cause The cause of Lewy Body Dementia is a build-up of protein deposits that are naturally found in...