Caring for someone with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), can be challenging as the individual progresses through each stage of the disease. Those with progressive […]
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Four Little-Known Facts About Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) affects approximately 1.4 million Americans. Although LBD is the second-most common type of progressive dementia, this condition still isn’t well understood and can be difficult to […]
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What to Expect From Socializing in Fall/Winter 2020-2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes for all of us. Due to the rising number of cases combined with colder temperatures, we may need to abide by more stringent […]
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What You Need to Know About Rock Steady Boxing
Approximately 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. This degenerative movement disorder causes muscle rigidity and gait changes, often along with speech, mood, and sleep disorders. Lewy Body […]
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The Power of Sensory Stimulation for Those with Dementia
Many individuals living with dementia, including Lewy Body disease, can benefit from sensory stimulation. Sensory stimulation is an important therapy, as it’s highly effective at helping people of all ages […]
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Dance for PD: A Wonderful Program for People
with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia
Of the 50 million people living with dementia worldwide, approximately 1.4 million individuals in the United States are diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). This disease is the second most […]
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The Importance of Self-Care For Dementia Care Partners
If you’re a care partner to one of the approximately 50 million people living with dementia, it’s crucial to practice self-care to avoid physical and emotional burnout. Most care partners […]
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How to Prepare a Home For Dementia Caregiving
If your loved one has been diagnosed with a type of progressive dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy Body Dementia, you may be thinking about how you’ll prepare to […]
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The Early Warning Signs of Dementia
Dementia affects millions of individuals worldwide, with approximately 10 million new cases diagnosed each year. Although there are many types of dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is one of the […]
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Communication Strategies For Dementia Care Partners
Many of the 50 million people living with dementia currently experience or will eventually develop difficulty communicating thoughts and emotions. Those with progressive dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy […]
*Disclaimer* The information on this website and on our Helpline is provided as a resource for LBD caregivers, but it is not intended as an endorsement of any one product or provider, medication or medical procedure, and is not meant as a substitute for any medical or other professional advice.