Which demographic is most commonly affected by Lewy body dementia?

Which demographic is most commonly affected by Lewy body dementia?

• A. Women under 60
• B. Children
• C. Women over 80
• D. Men and those above age 65

Answer: (D)

Lewy body dementia tends to occur in older adults, with onset often in the mid-to-late 60s and beyond. It affects both men and women, with a slight tendency toward men. Because of the age factor plus the gender distribution, the group most commonly affected is those who are 65 and older, including men. This makes categories that focus on young ages, children, or only women (even if very elderly) less accurate descriptions of who is most typically affected.

Lewy body dementia tends to occur in older adults, with onset often in the mid-to-late 60s and beyond. It affects both men and women, with a slight tendency toward men. Because of the age factor plus the gender distribution, the group most commonly affected is those who are 65 and older, including men. This makes categories that focus on young ages, children, or only women (even if very elderly) less accurate descriptions of who is most typically affected.