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Lewy body dementias
“Lewy body dementias” is an umbrella term describing two forms of dementia: dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia.
Lewy body dementias cause changes in your thinking, movement, behaviour and bodily functions.
There is no known cure for the Lewy body dementias yet, but the conditions are manageable and some symptoms can be treated. Support is available.
- Organisation:
- Dementia Australia
- Topic:
- Dementia
- Target audience:
- General, Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- August 2024
- Last reviewed:
- September 2025
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