What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
5. Mental Symptoms
Lewy body dementia will also have a profound effect on the patient’s mental condition. The patient can go through periods of taking very long naps or staring blankly into space. They can often be very drowsy and will have difficulty speaking clearly. The patient may also suffer from apathy, losing interest even in activities they used to enjoy.
The condition will also likely cause cognitive problems for the patient. Their attention span can shorten and they can also become confused more easily than usual. They can also experience memory loss, while they can also experience difficulties judging the space and distance of objects around them.
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