Some of the best resources for Lewy Body Dementia programming and activities are located right in your backyard! New York is home to a vast network of arts and cultural institutions, holistic care providers, and social service groups that offer a wide range of activities to help caregivers and people with LBD enjoy a high […]

Music is similar to the sense of smell as it has the ability to unlock memories long forgotten. This same phenomenon of music holds true for people with Lewy Body Dementia, Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, especially as the disease progresses. A BMC Geriatrics study found that music therapy is a practical and acceptable […]

Lewy Body Dementia can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms can easily be missed or attributed to another condition, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or a mental illness. This is especially true in the early stages of the disease when only one or two symptoms are present and appear to have no connection. By raising […]

It’s difficult to believe that several years ago I never heard of Lewy Body Dementia. It is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s. Although I worked for many years as an RN, I never once came across this diagnosis. Its very important, in my opinion to get the correct diagnosis for your […]

Mantras are a lot like New Year’s Resolutions. You have to practice them daily if you want to create a major change in your life. You can’t hit the gym once in a blue moon and expect dramatic results. Likewise, you can’t reinforce positive thinking once in awhile and expect a huge shift in your […]