Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a type of dementia caused by abnormal protein deposits in the brain, called Lewy bodies. The deposits cause chemical changes in the brain, leading to problems with ...

This week, autopsy results showed comedian Robin Williams had Lewy body dementia, which resembles Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. It’s difficult to deal with or to watch a loved one go ...

Lewy Body Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to both Parkinson's disease dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies -- the abnormal protein deposits in the brain that can lead to problems with ...

This form of dementia briefly gained global attention in 2014 when America’s celebrated actor, Robin Williams, tragically passed from what was later determined to be Lewy body dementia.

Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is the second-most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease; However, unlike most well-known forms of dementia, LBD isn’t characterized by memory loss.

Lewy Body Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to both Parkinson’s disease dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies — the abnormal protein deposits in the brain that can lead to problems ...

Dementia with Lewy bodies is the second-most common type of neurodegenerative dementia after Alzheimer's disease. It affects more people over the age of 60, and men more than women.

1) Lewy body dementias (LBD) are the second most common form of degenerative dementia. The only other form of degenerative dementia that is more common than LBD is Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Lewy body dementia, also known as dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), is the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer’s disease and is a broad term that includes both ...

Robert Bowles of Thomaston was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia six years ago and is using disease awareness advocacy work to keep himself engaged in life. Bowles, a retired pharmacist, is shown ...