Dementia is a disease that affects millions of Americans. There are several types of dementia that we know of, including Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. While forms of dementia vary in symptoms and severity, the Global Deterioration Scale aids in identifying the typical progression. If you or someone you know may be in the […]
Click Here For Spanish Version of This Page / Versión en español de esta página As many as 1.4 million people suffer from Lewy Body Dementia in the United States, but this disease can be elusive and difficult to diagnose. Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) differs from other types of progressive dementia, and its symptoms can […]
We are honored to have Dr. Jessica Zwerling join our Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board. Dr. Zwerling is a neurologist and Associate Director for the Center for the Aging Brain at Montefiore Medical Center. WELCOME! Dr. Zwerling is a neurologist with board certification in neuromuscular disease and NIH T32 research/clinical fellowship training in […]
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 […]
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).
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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