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Lewy body dementia (LBD), also known as dementia with Lewy bodies, is the second most cause of progressive dementia in the U.S., following Alzheimer’s disease. Lewy body dementia is characterized by progressive decline in mental abilities such as memory, change in alertness and attention. There are two types of Lewy body dementia, viz . dementia with Lewy body and Parkinson’s disease dementia. Lewy body dementia is a progressive disease, i.e., symptoms start to show gradually and worsen with age. Progression of Lewy body dementia differs from person to person depending on age, overall health, extent of symptoms, etc. Common symptoms of Lewy body dementia include visual hallucinations, sleep difficulties, cognitive problems, poor regulation of body function, depression, apathy, etc. Typical chances of survival of patient with Lewy body dementia can be 5-7 years after the onset of symptoms. However, early diagnosis and immediate treatment may lengthen this time to 20 years. Currentl...

Lewy body dementia (LBD), also known as dementia with Lewy bodies, is the second most cause of progressive dementia in the U.S., following Alzheimer’s disease. Lewy body dementia is characterized by progressive decline in mental abilities such as memory, change in alertness and attention. There are two types of Lewy body dementia,  viz . dementia with Lewy body and Parkinson’s disease dementia. Lewy body dementia is a progressive disease, i.e., symptoms start to show gradually and worsen with age. Progression of Lewy body dementia differs from person to person depending on age, overall health, extent of symptoms, etc. Common symptoms of Lewy body dementia include visual hallucinations, sleep difficulties, cognitive problems, poor regulation of body function, depression, apathy, etc. Typical chances of survival of patient with Lewy body dementia can be 5-7 years after the onset of symptoms. However, early diagnosis and immediate treatment may lengthen this time to 20 years. Curr...