The Doctor Visit by Pamela Rosenblum Once a person has been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia (LBD), it is important to establish a good […]
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Incontinence with Dignity
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 […]
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Decision Fatigue
“The Numbness you feel at
the end of an overloaded day.”
Being a caregiver for a loved one suffering from Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a challenge. Caregivers expect a lot from themselves. (They often have no choice.) They are often […]
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Excellent Advice for Healthy Meals
Noting that tastes, likes and dislikes change and diminish appetites of many Lewy Body patients leaves the caregiver in a quandary. What should the goals be to slow the inevitable […]
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How Antipsychotics Affect People With Lewy Body Dementia
If your loved one is among the 1.4 million Americans living with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), you may be surprised to learn that many common antipsychotic medications can cause severe […]
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Activities to Sharpen Your Mind During Quarantine
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 […]
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What You Need to Know About Capgras Syndrome
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, […]
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Sleep Disorders Associated with Lewy Body Dementia
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 […]
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Possible Link Between Contact Sports and Lewy Body Dementia
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 […]
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How COVID-19 Is Affecting Those With Dementia
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, those with dementia may be having a particularly hard time coping with the many changes to daily life. If your loved one is among […]
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