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Is crying a lot a symptom of dementia? Understanding emotional changes

According to a 2019 review, approximately 7.7% of people with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) can develop Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA), a condition causing uncontrolled crying or laughing that may not reflect their actual mood. Knowing if **is crying a lot a symptom of dementia?** is crucial, as emotional changes are a common but often misunderstood aspect of the disease.