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Lewy body disease is one of the most common causes of dementia in the elderly. Dementia is the loss of mental functions severe enough to affect normal activities and relationships. Lewy body disease happens when abnormal structures, called Lewy bodies, build up in areas of the brain. The disease may cause a wide range of symptoms, including
Lewy body disease can be hard to diagnose, because Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease cause similar symptoms. Scientists think that Lewy body disease might be related to these diseases, or that they sometimes happen together.
Lewy body disease usually begins between the ages of 50 and 85. The disease gets worse over time. There is no cure. Treatment focuses on drugs to help symptoms.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Lewy Body Disease - Article discussing the disease by Tamara A. Smith, MD, and Richard A. Prayson.
Lewy Body Disease - Short FAQ regarding the disease.
Lewy Body Dementia - Diagnosis criteria and symptoms for the disease.
Pick's Disease Support Group - Lewy Body Dementia - Discussion of the characteristics of the disease.
Research: Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Disease: Important Similarities and Differences - Research at Alzheimer's Association Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter.
Alpha-synuclein in Lewy Body Disease and Alzheimer's Disease - A discussion of the pathogenesis of the disease.[PDF Format]
Lewy Body Disease Association - Patient and family support. Research and education information.