There are several organisations that can provide information and support for people affected by DLB.

There is currently no cure for DLB. The person’s care and treatment should support them to live as well as possible. This should include drug and non-drug treatments.

Symptoms of DLB include having difficulties staying focused, experiencing delusions, and having problems with movement and sleep. 

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) may account for up to 20% of all recorded dementia, but it is often misdiagnosed. Read more about getting the right diagnosis for DLB, and what the process might be like.

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a type of dementia caused by Lewy bodies, which are clumps of protein in the cells of the brain. Read more about what DLB is, and who gets the condition.

The word 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that over time can affect memory, problem-solving, language and behaviour. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia.