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Tracy Body Dimentia(dementia)
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Doctor's Answer
by HFHS MD-JM, May 19, 2000 12:00AM
Gloria,
I have never heard of Tracy body dementia. Maybe you mean Lewy body disease?? Dementia is a disorder characterized by cognitive impairment and memory problems that results in a decline of ones ability to function. Behavioral aspects such as depression, anxiety, agitation and confusion may be improved with medication and behavior modification. It is always important to look for an underlying cause that is treatable and may somtimes reverse or stabilize the dementia. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimers disease which is always progressive. Please discuss this issue further with your mothers physician to clarify your concerns.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
I have never heard of Tracy body dementia. Maybe you mean Lewy body disease?? Dementia is a disorder characterized by cognitive impairment and memory problems that results in a decline of ones ability to function. Behavioral aspects such as depression, anxiety, agitation and confusion may be improved with medication and behavior modification. It is always important to look for an underlying cause that is treatable and may somtimes reverse or stabilize the dementia. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimers disease which is always progressive. Please discuss this issue further with your mothers physician to clarify your concerns.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD-JM
