Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a complex form of dementia that shares similarities with both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. It is characterized by the accumulation of abnormal protein deposits in the brain called Lewy bodies, which can lead to a progressive decline in cognitive abilities, motor functions, and changes in behavior. DLB often presents with fluctuating cognitive symptoms, visual hallucinations, sleep disturbances, and Parkinsonism (such as tremors and rigidity). Unlike Alzheimer's, where memory loss is usually prominent early on, DLB typically involves more pronounced attention and visual-spatial impairments in its early stages. Managing DLB requires a comprehensive approach involving medication management, support for cognitive and motor symptoms, and support for caregivers due to the complex and fluctuating nature of the disease.
Jun Hua
Johns Hopkins University , United States
Nazneen N Dewji
Cenna Biosciences Inc, United States
Jacqueline London
Paris Diderot University, FranceSubmit your abstract Today
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