Jeff Bezos’ mother dies from the deceased of Lewy’s body: what to know about the state
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Jacklyn “Jackie” Gise Bezos, Jeff Bezos’ mother, died last week at 78 years after fighting the dementia of Lewy’s body (LBD).
The founder of Amazon announced the death of Jacklyn Bezos on Instagram, remembering her as a young mother who “jumped on the work of love me with ferocity”.
“She always gave much more than she had ever asked,” he wrote in legend.
Jackie Bezos was diagnosed with LBD in 2020, according to her son, who noted that she “had struggled with the same dignity and the same courage that shaped all aspects of her life”.
Jeff Bezos detailed that after a “long fight” with neurological disorder, his mother died surrounded by “so many of us who loved him”.
“We were all fortunate to be in his life,” he said. “I keep it safe in my heart forever.”
What is dementia of Lewy’s body?
The National Institute of Aging (NIA) describes LBD as a complex and difficult “progressive cerebral disorder”.
The abnormal protein deposits called Lewy body affect chemicals in the brain, which can cause problems of reflection, movement, behavior, mood and other functions.
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The first LBD symptoms may include changes in mood, vision and body functions such as heart rate and digestion, Nia and Mayo Clinic reported.
It can also cause sleep problems, such as disorders such as insomnia and agitated legs syndrome.
Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, and his mother, Jackie Bezos, attend the celebration of Amazon’s Emmy at the Sunset Tower Hotel in 2016 in West Hollywood, California. (Todd Williamson / Getty images for Amazon Studios)
Cognitive symptoms of LBD may include changes in thought capacities, drowsiness, attention problems and visual hallucinations, according to the sources above.
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LBD patients can also undergo changes in mood and behavior such as depression, anxiety, agitation, delusions or paranoia.
These symptoms can often be confused with Alzheimer’s disease.
Men are slightly more affected by dementia of Lewy’s body than women, according to statistics. (istock)
Physical symptoms may include slowness, muscular rigidity or stiffness, mixtures during walking, tremors or tremors, balance problems, leaning posture, loss of coordination, the smallest writing, reduced facial expression, difficulty swallowing and a weak voice, the Cleveland clinic listed.
Other various symptoms may occur, such as complications in blood pressure, difficulty regulating body temperature, fainting, frequent falls, constipation, urinary incontinence and bad smell.
Who is the most affected?
The LBD mainly affects people over 50 and has a slightly impact on men more than women. Those who have family history of LBD or Parkinson disease are more at risk, according to Mayo Clinic.
The condition can occur alone or with other brain disorders, as people with Lewy bodies in the brain can also have the “plates and tangles” associated with Alzheimer, the above source reports.
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As LBD is a progressive disease, symptoms start slowly and will worsen over time, covering an average of five to seven years from diagnosis to death – although the duration of the disease can range from two to 20 years.
Dementia of Lewy’s body can cause cognitive, emotional and physical symptoms. (istock)
People with symptoms can visit a primary care doctor, who will most likely refer them to a neurologist for an appropriate diagnosis, NIA noted.
Geriatric psychiatrists, neuropsychologists and geriatricians can also be able to diagnose the condition by testing and brain imagery.
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Although there is currently no remedy for LBD, research is improving, according to NIA, and some symptoms can respond to treatments.
“The progress of science can one day lead to a better diagnosis, improved care and new treatments,” said the NIA website.
