Latest Facts of Lewy Body Dementia? Symptoms and Treatments Explained (easy to understand)

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In this video, you will learn what Lewy body dementia is and the symptoms and treatments. You will also find out tips to take care of a person with Lewy body dementia.

What Is Lewy Body Dementia

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain illness caused by abnormal deposits of the protein alpha-synuclein. These deposits are known as Lewy bodies. They alter brain chemistry which can result in issues with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood.

It is the second most common cause of dementia behind Alzheimer's disease.

What are the signs and symptoms of Lewy body dementia you should look for?

The most common symptoms include changes in cognition, movement, sleep, and behavior.
What are the treatments for Lewy body dementia and how do we care for the patient?

Although LBD cannot be prevented or cured at present, some symptoms may respond to treatment for a time.

Medication, physical and other types of therapy, and counseling may all be part of an LBD treatment plan.

To make daily care easier, upgrading the home's safety and installation of special equipment may be necessary.

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[katheyjberry]

Excellent video. Thank you for getting this information out. My husband passed away from lewy body dementia, shortly after he was diagnosed.

[sudhakarogale]

You have covered so well about LBD and gave concise important and useful information

[amvazzy]

While I find the information provided here accurate and immensely helpful, I am completely appalled and disappointed by the graphics and trippy background music. This style of presentation does nothing to diminish stigma and fear related to this and other degenerative brain illnesses.

[sudhakarogale]

I am very much delighted to to know about LBD

[gregorycarlson]

My two Neurologists are pretty sure I have LBD. I’m going through a bunch more cognitive tests in July. For those of you for whom prayer is a part of your life, please remember me. I’m a retired Pastor and Police Chaplain. I’m 72 years old. Thanks .

[sudhakarogale]

Journey through LBD is precise very informative and useful

[patricasmith]

LBD is horrible. My mother law had it. My father law had it. My husband their son had it. They all died. it is awful. My husband had all those symptoms.
It's horrible.

[sudhakarogale]

Thanks for concise precise important information about LBD

[cilla]

I think my mother had this but listening to the symptoms, it seems to include every symptom known to man.

[maggiefisher]

its very dont want to be around and this music is how it feels in your head

[lwujrxe]

Husband with severe symptoms taken off meds slowly improved most effective

[dksallak]

I think the info was good but why such weird music and background? Also, why use so many young people to make your point? You stated that mostly after age 50 is when this disease occurs..

[davemattia]

This is a cheap video that should NOT be representative as an informed source for learning about, or understanding Lewy Body Dementia. Where are the fact checkers for this?