Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) bears resemblance to both Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. It is a rapidly progressive degenerative disorder whose features include cognitive/executive impairment, REM sleep disorder, and persistent or recurrent visual hallucinations. Cognitive symptoms tend to fluctuate a great deal, and features similar to those of Parkinson’s disease are also noted. LBD is thought to afflict approximately 1.3 million Americans. Dr. Caroil Lippa, a neurologist recognized internationally for her contributions to the neurobiology of aging and dementia, will discuss this
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