lewy body dementia

Question 1

what is the life expectancy after onset of lewy body dementia

Answer 1

7 years

Question 2

presentation of lewy body dementia

Answer 2

Characterised by visual hallucination Parkinson-like movement.
progressive cognitive impairment

Question 3

describe the cognitive impairment in patients with lewy body dementia

Answer 3

early impairments in attention and executive function rather than just memory loss
cognition may be fluctuating, in contrast to other forms of dementia
usually develops before parkinsonism

Question 4

management of lewy body dementia

Answer 4

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors may help improve hallucinations, confusion and sleepiness in some people
Memantine is used for moderate or severe dementia with Lewy bodies

Question 5

which drugs should generally be avoided in lewy body dementia

Answer 5

anti psychotics