Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Lewy Body Dementia


Lewy body dementia is a type of dementia caused by the buildup of proteins in the brain. It is the second most common type of dementia.

People over 60 have the highest risk of developing Lewy body dementia, and more men than women are affected.

Symptoms include:

  • A decline in mental abilities that gets worse over time
  • Memory loss
  • Visual hallucinations
  • Poor attention
  • Confusion
  • Sudden drops in blood pressure
  • Dizziness
  • Loss of bladder control
  • Parkinson's disease-like symptoms, such as slow movements, trouble walking, tremors, and rigid muscles
  • Bowel issues
  • Falls
  • REM sleep behavior disorder
  • Depression

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Geriatrics

At BMC, the Geriatrics Program is devoted to the unique healthcare needs of those 70 and older whether they are mobile, homebound, or in a nursing home. We work in a coordinated, …
Geriatrics
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Memory Disorders Clinic

Difficulty remembering new information, finding words or solving everyday problems can be upsetting for elderly and aging patients: from those faced with the first signs of memory…
Memory Disorders Clinic
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Memory Disorders

Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders of thinking and memory are different for each individual. Our multidisciplinary program specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and indiv…
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Memory Disorders