What is Lewy body dementia?

The deaths of famous actors and media moguls such as Sir Patrick Stewart, Robin Williams and Ted Turner have put the spotlight on the condition called Lewy body dementia. Read more trending news Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s, the Mayo Clinic saysThe Lewy Body Dementia Association said that more than 1 million people have the disease, but few people may know about it and its symptoms. Protein deposits called Lewy bodies, or abnormal protein deposits, collect in the nerve cells in the brain and affect thinking, memory and movement, according to the Mayo Clinic. The term Lewy body dementia is an umbrella term for all diseases that have Lewy bodies, the LBDA said. LBD’s most common symptoms include:Impaired thinking, memory, or ability to understand visual information.Issues with cognition, attention or alertness.Problems with movementVisual hallucinations.Sleep disordersBehavioral and mood issuesChanges in automatic body functions, s