About Alzheimer's Disease: Lewy Body Dementia

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease This week's newsletter focuses on a type of dementia that, while not as common as Alzheimer's disease, causes more than its fair share of distress and frustration for patients, caregivers, and professionals alike. Sometimes called Dementia With Lewy Bodies, this type of dementia is characterized by daily ups and downs in levels of confusion, visual hallucinations, and gait problems. Overview of Lewy Body Dementia This is article provides a general overview of Lewy Body Dementia, including how common it is, what the causes might be, and how it was first recognized. Defining Lewy Bodies Adding to the complicated nature of this diagnosis, lewy bodies are also found in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease as well as some people with Alzheimer's disease. Other Types of Dementia Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia are the two most common types of dementia, but there are literally over 100 causes of dementia. This article summarizes some of the other more common types of dementia. Lewy Body Dementia Association Whether you've been recently diagnosed, you're a caregiver, a healthcare professional, or you're looking for more information, the Lewy Body Dementia Association is a terrific resource to turn to. Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimers Dementia Parkinsons Disease LEWY Body Dementia Parkinsons Treatment Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement