20th July 2023

A 66-year-old woman presents with a year-long history of memory impairment, vivid dreams, and visual hallucinations.

A 66-year-old woman presents with a year-long history of memory impairment, vivid dreams, and visual hallucinations. On further questioning, you discover that the patient has also been experiencing motor symptoms of slowness, a shuffling walk and a tremor in the right hand, these symptoms started three and a half years ago.
She has a past medical history of osteoporosis only. She is a non-smoker and does not drink any alcohol.

After thorough assessment and investigation, she is diagnosed with dementia.

Which form of dementia is she most likely to have?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.