Alternative Names & Classifications:
Dementia With Lewy Bodies (CLINICAL)
Description
Lewy Body Dementia is caused by abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain, which affect chemicals whose changes, in turn, can lead to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. It bridges the gap between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, sharing clinical features of both. It typically affects individuals over the age of 50.