Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a type of dementia caused by abnormal protein deposits in the brain, called Lewy bodies. The deposits cause chemical changes in the brain, leading to problems with ...

The study, which analyzed data on 1.2 million people with dementia, found improvements in five out of eight global regions ...

Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for Lewy Body Dementia, one of the most common types of dementia.

Every time someone is diagnosed with dementia, they are filled with questions on their survival and how much more time they are left. Usually, it is a difficult question to face for healthcare ...

Vascular dementia, certain lifestyle changes can help prevent further damage. WebMD takes a look at vascular dementia, its causes, symptoms, and prognosis.

Cases of dementia are increasing due to longer life expectancy of the world population--here's what you need to know to recognize common dementia syndromes.

A dementia diagnosis for a loved one is something that causes great anxiety in families, and those feelings are often compounded by decisions surrounding nursing home care. A new study addresses life ...

Larry Lawrence, a retired social worker, now finds healing and purpose on the comedy stage -- even as he battles a progressive brain disease.

Discover essential tips for dementia caregivers, from creating supportive environments to finding emotional resilience, inspired by the documentary Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s.

Editor’s Note: The following column was originally published May 28, 2022. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase ...

The study observed that age and type of dementia play significant roles in determining life expectancy.

Among a long list of the differential diagnosis of dementia, four common diseases (Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and frontotemporal dementia should come to ...