Active lifestyles and medical advances are helping Americans live longer lives and decreasing the mortality rate associated with major diseases such as stroke and HIV. The flipside of this extended lifespan is that the number of adults living with Lewy Body Dementia and other forms of dementia are increasing every year. As dementia becomes more […]
Lewy Body Dementia is a complex disease that usually affects several different body systems. For this reason, treatment often involves the work of more than one physician or specialist, depending on how the disease presents itself. Occupational therapy and physical therapy are commonly used in conjunction with other treatments and have the potential to significantly […]
It isn’t unusual for caregiving to take a serious toll emotionally, physically and financially. The person you’re caring for is going to have good days and bad, and so will you. As you gain more experience, you’ll learn how to navigate handling someone with LBD, and how to avoid potential triggers and difficult situations. Get […]
Driving is a hallmark of independence that many older people hate to relinquish. For many adults, it marks the end of an era; a period in which they were self-sufficient and autonomous. It’s also a major milestone in a person’s life as it may signify a shift in interpersonal relationships. A daughter may now […]
Art therapy and sensory stimulation are quickly gaining traction in the Lewy Body Dementia community for their ability to stimulate memory, language and cognition in seniors with LBD – even in advanced cases. Understanding Art Therapy and Sensory Stimulation Sensory stimulation uses everyday objects, including art tools, to stimulate one or more of the five […]
Raising awareness, building a strong community for people with Lewy Body Dementia and their caregivers and fundraising for LBD research form the backbone of our operations here at the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center of New York. We’re very excited (albeit busy!) right now because, on July 20th, we’ll get to do just that and […]
Lewy Body Dementia is a progressive dementia that affects about 1.4 million Americans and 11 million people worldwide. Even though it’s relatively common, millions of people have never heard of it. Many of us at the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center have had family members and other loved ones who suffered from LBD, so we […]
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 […]
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