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What is dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)?
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a brain disease that over time causes a loss of mental skills and other problems with the nervous system. It is linked to protein deposits called Lewy bodies in brain cells.
The dementia symptoms can include problems with attention, time management, problem solving, learning, and memory.
Someone with this condition will also have other symptoms. These may include sudden confusion; seeing things that aren't there; sleep problems; and trouble walking, tremors, or slow or stiff movement. Most symptoms get worse over time.
Although there is no cure for DLB, treatment can reduce symptoms of the disease.
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