You’re trying to understand the difference between Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia, and what it means for someone you love. Maybe a doctor mentioned Parkinson’s disease at one appointment and Lewy body dementia at another. Maybe you have been reading about one condition and keep seeing the other mentioned. Maybe the diagnosis itself is unclear […]
You can download a printable copy of this guide at Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Guide Caring for someone with Lewy body dementia (LBD) changes your life in ways you never expected. As an LBD caregiver, you’ll watch the person you’ve known for years act differently, need help with things they used to do independently, and […]
Written by M of NY, a Caregiver to her Husband: Several years ago, my husband began, some evenings, yelling and laughing, punching the air, and flailing his arms and legs around in his sleep–even once throwing himself into a corner of the nightstand. Other times, he had minor muscle jerks in his hands and legs, […]
Written by M of NY, a Caregiver to her Husband: A topic I feel is very important is the loneliness of having a life veer off course from a newly diagnosed serious illness. You have already begun to notice things you don’t understand, and this can be confusing and unsettling. Knowing you are part of […]
Incontinence with Dignity by Marilyn Stevenson Almost everyone’s biggest fear is incontinence. Here is some helpful information, if and when incontinence may occur. At first, the over-the-counter pull-up type incontinence underwear may be fine for a while. When these products stop doing the job, it’s time to move on to the medical supply products that […]
Click Here For English Version of This Page / Versión en inglés de esta página Hasta 1,4 millones de personas sufren demencia con cuerpos de Lewy Lewy Body Dementia en los Estados Unidos, pero esta enfermedad puede ser evasiva y difícil de diagnosticar. La demencia con cuerpos de Lewy (LBD) difiere de otros tipos de […]
The coronavirus pandemic has been a difficult time for all of us, but it’s been especially challenging for individuals with dementia. Many care partners have noted increased instances of disrupted routines, resulting in accompanying problems with memory, mood, and sleep. If someone you love is among the 1.4 million Americans affected by Lewy Body Dementia […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) affects approximately 1.4 million Americans, making it the second most common form of progressive dementia. This condition often includes symptoms such as visual and auditory hallucinations, cognitive fluctuations, and problems with mood and sleep. Capgras syndrome may also be present in those who have LBD, and here, we share more about […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is the second most common type of progressive dementia and approximately 1.4 million Americans have been diagnosed with this condition. Since Lewy Body Dementia symptoms are often similar to other diseases, it’s notoriously difficult to diagnose. However, receiving a timely and accurate diagnosis is essential for treating the disease appropriately. Symptoms […]
A 2018 study revealed a possible connection between participation in contact sports and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). If your loved one is progressing through the Lewy Body Dementia stages or you believe he or she may have LBD, the findings from this study may be of interest. Here, we share more about the associations between […]
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