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One of the most confusing things about Lewy body disease is how the different disorders in the spectrum affect how the body moves. People usually say that Parkinson's disease is a condition that gets worse over time and makes it hard to control your movements. But remember that Parkinson's is more than just a movement disease. People with Parkinson's often have problems with their autonomic systems (which control things like temperature) and have problems with how they think, feel, and act. Later-stage Parkinson's patients are more likely to experience cognitive decline and dementia. DLB symptoms include difficulty staying focused, delusions,...

The symptoms of dementia tend to worsen over time. Even though each person with dementia is different, their seven stages always happen in the same order. There are new symptoms that appear or old ones that worsen with each stage of dementia. Dementia gets worse in stages and phases, and being aware of these changes can help you decide if you need to change how you care for a loved one. In the United States, millions of people are living with dementia. Dementia comes in various forms, some of which are more known than others. While dementia comes in a...

Having Parkinson's disease can cause memory loss and cognitive problems. Sticky protein lumps called Lewy bodies can cause dementia in people with Parkinson's disease by interfering with the brain's regular activities. Another characteristic of other brain disorders, such as Alzheimer's, is Lewy bodies' presence. This article covers the types, signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of Lewy Body Parkinson's disease. And how they can lead to dementia are also discussed. What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system that mainly kills cells in the substantia nigra area of the brain. In this area, nerve cells make...

Dementia with Lewy body is a neurodegenerative disease that gets worse over time and can't be cured, but treatments can help ease the symptoms. Diagnosis Lewy body dementia is characterized by a gradual deterioration in cognitive abilities and the presence of at least two of the following symptoms; Variations in mental performance, including fluctuating alertness Visual hallucinations that keep on repeating themselves Parkinsonian symptoms Those who suffer from REM sleep behavior disorder frequently enact their dreams while sleeping Autonomic dysfunction, such as an irregular heart rate and blood pressure, poor control of body temperature, excessive sweating, and other symptoms, makes...