Parkinson's

What is Lewy Body Dementia?

Class Robin Williams suffered from Lewy body dementia at the time of his death. And he wasn't alone -- some 1.4 million Americans have the disease, too. But what is it, and how can more awareness help patients and caregivers?

Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer's

Class Both Lewy body dementia (LBD) and Alzheimer's cause memory impairment, but there are some important differences. Find out more about LBD.

What Is Wearing-Off?

Class Wearing-off is when Parkinson's symptoms begin to reappear or become noticeably worse before it is time to take the next scheduled dose of medication. As wearing- off becomes more obvious, it may be harder to control the time when levodopa results in a good response ("on" time) and the time when the...

Non-Alzheimer's Causes of Dementia

Class Alzheimer's isn't the only cause of dementia. A basic overview of different kinds of dementia and how they can affect someone.