Session 304

It is increasingly recognized that there is significant heterogeneity in phenotype and clinical trajectories in Alzheimer's disease as well as Lewy Body and Vascular dementia. Relatively common neurodegenerative disorder, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) presents with psychiatric features. Mood disorders are common and often precede core symptoms of LBD. Patient with LBD especially early in the course of disease are at increased risk for suicide. Psychosis is one of the most debilitating symptoms of LBD as it is an independent risk factor for nursing home placements, increased caregiver distress and mortality.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN NEUROLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY- PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS IN THE COURSE OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS Source Type: research