J Am Acad Nurse Prac
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J Am Acad Nurse Prac · Sep 2002
ReviewCognitive and motor symptoms in dementia: focus on dementia with Lewy bodies.
To describe the clinical syndrome called dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and highlight its common and unique characteristics with respect to diagnosis and management. ⋯ The late life intersection of cognitive and motor symptoms can present significant challenges in the primary care setting. Recognizing key features of common neurodegenerative disorders is essential to accurately diagnosing and appropriately treating the growing population of older adults who suffer from AD, PD, and DLB.