Greek name. In Greek, the name Cyr means-lordly.The name Cyr originated as an Greek name. The name Cyr is most often used as a boy name or male name. Greek Name Meaning-lordly.
Duration and Treatment. With an average lifespan after onset of 5 to 7 years, the progress of Dementia with Lewy Bodies is relentless; however, the rate of decline varies with each person. DLB does not follow a pattern of stages as is seen in some other dementias. Death usually occurs from pneumonia or other illness.
Overall, women lived slightly longer than men after a diagnosis of dementia -- around 4.6 years vs. 4.1 years. And frailer patients died sooner than healthier ones. But being married, living at home, and even degree of mental decline were not found to have a big impact on survival.