Lewy body dementia | National Institute on Aging

Lewy body dementia | National Institute on Aging

Lewy body dementia (LBD) affects more than 1 million individuals in the United States and is one of the most common causes of dementia. LBD is associated with abnormal protein deposits, called Lewy bodies, in the brain and can lead to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. Visit our website to find out about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Lewy body dementia. You can also find information for caregivers and how to get involved with LBD research.