Newswise — LOS ANGELES (Oct. 27, 2020) — Lewy body dementia, also known as dementia with Lewy bodies, is a relatively frequent but often misunderstood form of dementia, which can cause loss of memory, language and problem-solving ability.
The condition affects approximately 1.4 million people in the U.S. and is the second-most common cause of progressive dementia, after Alzheimer’s disease. In recognition of October as Lewy body dementia awareness month, Cedars-Sinai’s Newsroom asked expert Michele Tagliati, MD, director of the Movement Disorders Program, to explain.
Newsroom: What is Lewy body dementia?
Tagliati: Dementia with Lewy bodies is a condition caused by decay of tissues in the brain. It’s similar to other forms of dementia, like Alzheimer’s disease, in that it’s characterized by a decline in cognitive abilities across more than one area of cognition. As…
