James E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H. is one of the world’s leading experts in cognitive aging, dementia, and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Galvin is the Director and Founder of the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health. He is Professor of Integrated Medical Sciences and Associate Dean for Clinical Research at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida […]
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WHAT IS THE MISSION OF LBDRC.ORG?
LBDRC is working with producers Liz Goodman and David Holden of Mission Critical Health, a non-profit production company that produces evidence-based public health and medical education. The first video produced features a brief introduction to the symptoms of LBD by Dr. James Galvin (see video).
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WHAT IS THE LEWY BODY DEMENTIA RESOURCE CENTER (LBDRC)?
WHAT IS THE LEWY BODY DEMENTIA RESOURCE CENTER (LBDRC)? The Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center (LBDRC) is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to provide personalized essential resources and information to people with LBD, caregivers, and medical professionals. Founder and Executive Director, Norma Loeb, launched LBDRC in New York to provide LBD families with information […]
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WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF LEWY BODY?
WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF LEWY BODY? Visual hallucinations. They may include seeing shapes, animals or people. Movement disorders. Similar to Parkinson’s disease, slowed mobility, shuffling. Poor regulation of body functions (autonomic nervous system). Blood pressure, pulse, digestive and constipation. Cognitive problems. Similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease, such as confusion, poor attention, visual-spatial problems and […]
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WHAT IS LEWY BODY DEMENTIA?
WHAT IS LEWY BODY DEMENTIA? The National Institute on Aging (NIH) describes LBD as “a disease associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain. These deposits, called Lewy bodies, affect chemicals in the brain whose changes, in turn, can lead to problems with thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. Lewy bodies affect […]
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Second Leading Cause of Dementia Commonly Misdiagnosed
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) was publicized in 2014 when beloved actor/comedian Robin Williams was diagnosed with LBD following an autopsy. Before his death, Mr. Williams had been diagnosed and treated for Parkinson’s disease. The Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center (LBDRC) announced today the expansion of its resources to the State of Florida and the launch of an awareness video campaign (see […]
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Caregiver Awareness: Be Observant!
When helping with showers or bathing: look for signs of bedsores, rashes, discoloration,swelling or edema. These can be indications of other medical problems. Look for dehydration: Pinch the skin on the arm above the wrist. If it doesn’t bounce back, it is a sign of dehydration. Reflux: When eating, keep the person in an upright […]
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Robin Williams documentary Come Inside My Mind coming to HBO in July
Robin Williams’ life and legacy will be examined in HBO’s upcoming documentary about the comedy legend who also suffered from Lewy Body Dementia. Don’t miss it in July! The subscription network announced Wednesday it has set the Sundance-debuting project for a summer release on July 16, six months after the film held its world premiere […]
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Geriatrician: The Best Primary Doctors for the Elderly
It’s important to get the best medical care possible at every stage in our lives, which is why many seniors switch from a family physician to a geriatric specialist or geriatrician as they age. Family doctors are a popular choice for many people because they’re […]
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Three tricks of the trade for dementia caregivers
1. Get an accurate diagnosis. There are over 100 different types of dementia. Memory loss, particularly when it interferes with one’s ability to manage every day affairs, should not be brushed off as normal aging. Make sure to only compare the person as they are now, to the way they have always been and not to […]
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