Robin Williams and Tom Seaver Had It—What is Lewy Body Dementia?

Robin Williams and Tom Seaver Had It—What is Lewy Body Dementia?Top of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1730, Segment 1

Nov 12, 2021 • 22m

A disease called Lewy body dementia is the second-most common type of degenerative dementia after Alzheimer's. But it's a lot less well-understood. Comedian Robin Williams had it when he died. The symptoms can seem strange—things like hallucinations and paranoia, loss of smell, and even constipation. That leads to a lot of confusion for patients and doctors. University of Florida neurology professor Melissa Armstrong discusses her efforts to help patients with Lewy Body Dementia get an accurate diagnosis.

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