If your loved one is living with dementia of any kind, you may be under significant stress yourself as you navigate the new and evolving challenges that come with being a care partner. Although there are many types of dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) affects approximately 1.4 million Americans. This progressive disease may manifest subtly […]
Approximately 50 million people across the globe are living with dementia, with an estimated 10 million new cases occurring each year. 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), which is a type of progressive dementia. As your loved one progresses through the Lewy Body Dementia stages, it may be helpful to seek […]
There’s no question that the novel coronavirus pandemic has had a formidable impact across the globe. We’re all struggling with the implications of this highly contagious virus and what it means for our way of life. For the approximately 50 million people living with dementia, the effects of COVID-19 are likely to be even more […]
Dementia affects numerous aspects of an individual’s life, and later stages of the progressive disease may impact speech. Difficulty processing language is a common symptom of many types of dementia, including Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). As your loved one progresses through the stages of dementia, you may notice signs such as struggling to recall words, […]
Although sundowning is a common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, those with Lewy Body Dementia may also experience this occurrence. Lewy Body Dementia symptoms progress in stages that gradually become more severe. In some cases, individuals with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) may experience a group of symptoms known as sundowning. Sundowning is a state of confusion […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) affects approximately 1.4 million Americans over the age of 60. This disease causes progressive cognitive decline that can manifest in all aspects of life. While you may not recognize the earliest Lewy Body Dementia stages, mid-to-late stage LBD symptoms will make themselves known. This type of dementia often affects memory and […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) affects an estimated 1.4 million Americans over the age of 50. This progressive form of dementia is often difficult to diagnose, and may even be imperceptible to the individual with LBD or their loved ones in the early stages. However, as the disease becomes apparent and continues to progress, appropriate and […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) primarily affects individuals over the age of 60. This disease is progressive, but a Lewy Body Dementia prognosis may be improved or more easily managed if the condition is caught in the earliest stages. Since LBD comes with a host of symptoms that are similar to other diseases, such as Parkinson’s, […]
Beloved comedian and actor Robin Williams’ suicide in 2014 shocked the world–and left his widow, Susan Schneider Williams, looking for answers. It wasn’t until three months after his death that the autopsy report revealed the presence of Lewy bodies throughout his brain. Like many of the 1.4 million Americans with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Robin […]
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is the second most prevalent form of progressive dementia. Although LBD affects approximately 1.4 million Americans, this disease is often misdiagnosed or entirely unrecognized in the earliest stages. Lewy Body Dementia symptoms can be difficult to detect, and many of the first signs are similar to other conditions, which is why […]
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