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Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Particularly affected areas may be memory, attention, language and problem solving, although particularly in the later stages of the condition, affected persons may be disoriented in time, place and person (not knowing who they...

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Lewy Body Dementia

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Is anyone familiar with this?
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I've never heard of it, You might want to try Ask.com
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This is just certain type of dementia, normally related to Parkinson's or with Parkinson type symptoms with a few different symptoms than other dementia's. One item I've been told with Lewy Body's is that you have to be extremely careful with anti-psychotics as they can have serious side effects, but most doctors should know this. The Alzheimer's website has some information on it and there is a website specific to this disease.

There are a few others in this group that have family members with this type. Hope that helps a little.

http://www.lbda.org/
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Hi!
My Mom was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. If you want to send me a msg, I will be happy to answer anything you need. (If I can! LOL) This disease is mind baffling to me!

Take care and have a good day.
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