Signs Of Lewy Body Dementia

Memory Loss Or Confusion

As Lewy body protein deposits develop in the brain, patients start to experience memory loss or confusion. The cognitive issues tend to be similar to those experienced by patients with Alzheimer's disease. The confusion tends to vary significantly from one day to another. Affected individuals may be confused about where or who they are on one day, and the next day experience very little cognitive impairment. A patient's alertness might also vary widely. Along with the confusion, it's common for individuals to experience changes in their reasoning and thinking. In fact, studies indicate impaired judgment can be one of the earliest signs of dementia. One difference between Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer's disease is while memory loss tends to be significant, it's less prominent than with Alzheimer's disease. Other symptoms of cognitive impairment tend to be more serious.