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By Mayo Clinic staffLewy body dementia signs and symptoms may include:
- Visual hallucinations. Seeing colors, shapes, animals or people may be one of the first symptoms of Lewy body dementia.
- Movement disorders. Parkinson's-like signs may include slowed movement, rigid muscles, tremors or a shuffling walk.
- Delusions. These may consist of false ideas about another person or situation.
- Cognitive problems. Alzheimer's-like problems may include confusion, memory loss and reduced attention spans.
- Sleep difficulties. A sleep disorder can cause you to physically act out your dreams while you're asleep.